Million Dollar Maalox

I wanted to titled this the Million Dollar Fart..but thought it was too racy a title! Last night after going to the dinner, I stopped met my family at a neighhood party. I picked on a few cucumbers and tomatos. I have nad NO problem with them ever..and I was just bragging about that this evening. I have had raw vegies all summer with no problems. Around 10:30pm I went to bed and almost immediately started with cramps. I thought maybe a hot bath would sooth the pain. It intensed to where I was doubled over. Labor wasn't even as painful and I am no wimp. I really got scared. I had Bob(hubby) call an ambulance. He called my friend Donna (who is a nurse) and she came down and checked my pulse (was fine) Police came first...BP was fine. Paramedics came, I wanted to go to Middlesex, but the guys thought it might be too far if this was anything serious.(I live in North Haven) So..I decided on Yale...Saturday night..urban hospital...lots of colorful characters. The pain was intense at times and then lessened, which made me think it was more a gas pain after a while. They took blood, xrays and gave me Maalox with lidocaine which numbed my tongue and lips...guess it was supposed to do that for my tummy. It was amazing..within a half hr..the pain lessened to the point it was totally tolerable. I was just so scared, thinking there was a leak or stricture. ...Glad last night is over...no more cukes for me! Joanie

So sorry to hear that Joanie, glad you are feeling better.

Glad you are feeling better! I had a similar experience(pain wise) with bread. I won't touch it anymore! Christine

Joanie, Glad it was nothing serious and that you are feeling better. I can imagine what was going through your head when you couldn't figure out what the pain was. I am glad you played it smart and called for help, just like Dr. A says, even if it turns out to be nothing, better safe than sorry. The racy title cracked me up! Terri

Hi, Joanie! I'm glad it wasn't anything more serious. Sorry you were in such pain. You said you picked on cukes and tomatoes, so how do you know that the cukes were the problem and it's not tomatoes that you need to stay clear of? Since both have seeds, could seeds be the culprit? Hope you rest better tonight, Debby

Ok Joanie, I was waiting for the big finale, where you cut a huge one in the ER. lol I am a bit disappointed, but glad you aren't in pain anymore Robin R

My family was was teasing me today...I told them how scared I was..my fried said she could read the headlines now "Woman dies of Fart Attack" Joanie

Well there is a happy ending.. I am so happy you feel better and nothing serious was actually wrong. I will keep your experience in mind after I have surgery. Thanks for passing it along..grins Pattie

Hi Joanie, Funny... You looked great at party and enjoyed yourself then ended up for emger room for that pain in your stomach!! I am glad you are fine now. Waht a good experience you went through this... Hugs Kathy K

Joanie, I so know that horrible pain! I had it after eating a bit of chinese veggies! Thought I was gonna die! I'm glad you are feeling better, but I must admit I when I read your post. JA