zebralittle52 | somebody shoot me

Just had the worst case of food poisoning in my life. The pain reminded me of childbirth. It started 24 hours ago and I'm still shaky. Needless to say, I didn't go to work yesterday.

It started around 3:30, while I was at the dentist's office. Started feeling odd, almost like a combination yeast infection and cramps, but not? The dentist got all the way through the x-rays and stating that I didn't have any cavities, but then I had to run and throw up. Needless to say, I postponed the cleaning.

Was feeling really out of it, couldn't focus, and managed to drive home. A sharp pain in my lower back started, the muscles there cramping, as well as a blocking pain in my lower stomach. Sweat was pouring off me, huge drops running in my eyes, and my mouth was a desert.

Couldn't find a comfortable position to relieve the pain in my back and stomach at the same time. I tried walking around the apartment, but the movement made me nauseous, and every time I lay down I felt like I had to go to the bathroom after maybe 10-15 minutes. Didn't really have to go, of course, but that didn't stop my body from pulling muscles trying...

Started feeling better the third time I threw up, though, so that was good.

I put icy-hot on my back to help the muscles, and took something to make me relax. The back pain stopped around 9pm, though the pain in my stomach stayed and I kept thinking I had to go to the bathroom. Couldn't focus enough to read, so the 'Net was out... ended up listening to B5 directors commentary while lying on the couch. Around 4am I think I fell asleep for good.

All I want to do is curl up in bed and rest, but I missed work yesterday and can't afford to miss today too. Nothing hurts anymore, but my back muscles are sore from all the cramping, and my arms hurt from hugging the toilet all night.

I'm never eating at that restaurant again.