My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
better, but she still isn't right.

The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.

Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.

Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.

Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
this?

Thanks in advance,
--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

If the diarrhea is mild, you don't have to stick to the BRAT diet. As
for nausea, sucking candied ginger and fruit pops (frozen bars of fruit
juice) is what appeals to me. I also uses Knorr's vegetable boullion.
I find that the mind will tell you. Name some things, and the one that
doesn't make her groan, go with that, but start is never small sips or
nibbles.
blacksalt

If the diarrhea is mild, you don't have to stick to the BRAT diet. As
for nausea, sucking candied ginger and fruit pops (frozen bars of fruit
juice) is what appeals to me. I also uses Knorr's vegetable boullion.
I find that the mind will tell you. Name some things, and the one that
doesn't make her groan, go with that, but start is never small sips or
nibbles.
blacksalt

previously in rfc, SteveR > wrote:

> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,


I'd make a pot of plain white rice and serve it in a mug of hot canned
chicken stock or even in a cup of chicken boullion made from the cube or
chicken base. She can eat as much or as little of the soup as she wants,
and remain hydrated at the same time and there's always more where that
came from. If she starts to feel a little better you can add an egg to the
broth and rice for some protein, and if she feels even better, a squeeze of
lemon for an on the fly avgolemono.

Hope she feels better soon.

-Claudia

previously in rfc, SteveR > wrote:

> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,


I'd make a pot of plain white rice and serve it in a mug of hot canned
chicken stock or even in a cup of chicken boullion made from the cube or
chicken base. She can eat as much or as little of the soup as she wants,
and remain hydrated at the same time and there's always more where that
came from. If she starts to feel a little better you can add an egg to the
broth and rice for some protein, and if she feels even better, a squeeze of
lemon for an on the fly avgolemono.

Hope she feels better soon.

-Claudia

SteveR wrote:

>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?

white rice
cream of wheat
ramen noodles with light seasoning
toast with honey
jello

Try clear liquids like apple juice or ginger ale instead of orange
juice. Even on a good day OJ can be hard on the stomach.



Dawn

SteveR wrote:

>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?

white rice
cream of wheat
ramen noodles with light seasoning
toast with honey
jello

Try clear liquids like apple juice or ginger ale instead of orange
juice. Even on a good day OJ can be hard on the stomach.



Dawn

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.

<snip>

>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?

Fluids.. personally I find milk/dairy products difficult with a
temperature... simple things like commerical flavoured tea's, a herb
(mint/rosemary.. whatever your wife likes) infused in boiling water,
or even a piece of ginger with boiling water and a squeeze of lemon..

Food... with a temperature your not hungry... so something your can
pick at... grapes, baby veg, fish.. just very simple foods simply
cooked. Once she feels she can eat more, soups.. or even a dahl.. then
move onto a more normal diet.

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> scribbled some
thoughts:

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>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.
>
>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?
>
>Thanks in advance,


Oatmeal? Cheese to plug up the runs?

She's not pregnant is she? Irritable Bowel Syndrome? God
forbid: Cancer?

--
Sincerely, | (©) (©)
| ------ooo--(_)--ooo------
Andrew H. Carter | /// \\\
d(-_-)b |

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.
>
>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?

Hot Jell-O. Really. Drink it like you would hot cocoa.

When Crash and I had food poisoning (not from my cooking <G>), we were
supposed to follow the BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
All we had on hand was rice. I ate just plain rice, and it didn't cause
any problems.

I wish you had access to clear soups at your store. Chicken and Stars is
my favorite Sick Food.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.
>
>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?

Hot Jell-O. Really. Drink it like you would hot cocoa.

When Crash and I had food poisoning (not from my cooking <G>), we were
supposed to follow the BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
All we had on hand was rice. I ate just plain rice, and it didn't cause
any problems.

I wish you had access to clear soups at your store. Chicken and Stars is
my favorite Sick Food.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

"SteveR" wrote:
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.

<snip>

How long has it been like this? Can she drink plain water? Has she seen a
doctor?

Never mind the consommé and mashed potatoes. She just needs to keep hydrated
right now, no matter how she thinks it *tastes*.

Give her whatever will stay down (or let her get it herself), and get her an
appointment for a medical work up.

"SteveR" wrote:
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.

<snip>

How long has it been like this? Can she drink plain water? Has she seen a
doctor?

Never mind the consommé and mashed potatoes. She just needs to keep hydrated
right now, no matter how she thinks it *tastes*.

Give her whatever will stay down (or let her get it herself), and get her an
appointment for a medical work up.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:


> I wish you had access to clear soups at your store. Chicken and Stars is
> my favorite Sick Food.
>
> Carol

Wonton soup is particularly good. Get it delivered
by the quart.
Goomba

"SteveR" > wrote in message
. ..
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR

Bless her heart : ( I get that fairly often, myself. Here's what my husband
does for me :

- Silk Folks' Soup -

Dissolve a couple of chicken boullion cubes in 2-3 cups of water, and boil.
In another pot, boil up about a handful of rice. ( saffron is nice ). In the
event that you have very big hands, about a half-cup. Combine. Let simmer a
while. Add a little butter, and maybe a touch of pepper. You can put in a
little minced onion and celery, too. Really does the trick, it's pleasant,
and she gets a little *oomph* from the rice. Sorry to be so technical, there
: )

Here's another thing :

- Sick Folks' Drink -

Stir a little Kayro Syrup into a nice glass of OJ. Serve over crushed ice.
It tastes good, gives her a little boost, and will keep her from becoming
dehydrated - believe me, I know! If you don't have any corn syryp, use
honey, she might even like that better.

I hope she feels better. Cheers : )

- Tess

"SteveR" > wrote in message
. ..
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR

Bless her heart : ( I get that fairly often, myself. Here's what my husband
does for me :

- Silk Folks' Soup -

Dissolve a couple of chicken boullion cubes in 2-3 cups of water, and boil.
In another pot, boil up about a handful of rice. ( saffron is nice ). In the
event that you have very big hands, about a half-cup. Combine. Let simmer a
while. Add a little butter, and maybe a touch of pepper. You can put in a
little minced onion and celery, too. Really does the trick, it's pleasant,
and she gets a little *oomph* from the rice. Sorry to be so technical, there
: )

Here's another thing :

- Sick Folks' Drink -

Stir a little Kayro Syrup into a nice glass of OJ. Serve over crushed ice.
It tastes good, gives her a little boost, and will keep her from becoming
dehydrated - believe me, I know! If you don't have any corn syryp, use
honey, she might even like that better.

I hope she feels better. Cheers : )

- Tess

Oh, and popsicles. Try popsicles. I like "Scribblers" or juice pops. Welshs
makes lovely juice pops in delicious flavours. And try toast.

Feel better again,

- Tess

Oh, and popsicles. Try popsicles. I like "Scribblers" or juice pops. Welshs
makes lovely juice pops in delicious flavours. And try toast.

Feel better again,

- Tess

-L. : wrote:

> SteveR > wrote in message >...
>
>>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>>better, but she still isn't right.
>>
>>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>>
>>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>>
>>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>>
>>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>>this?
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>
>
>
>
> Honestly, when I feel like that the only thing I can keep down is
> gingerale or my homemade "Gatorade":
>
> Lots of ice
> 16 oz distilled water
> 1 T orange juice concentrate
> pinch salt
> Mix well
>
> Stay away from meat for awhile. Rice simmered in chicken broth is a
> good stand-by. Hope she's feeling better soon. I was very sick
> recently and the only thing that tasted or sounded good (besides the
> above drinks) was Corn Chex cereal with skim milk. So that's all I
> ate for about 2 weeks. Feed her whatever she'll eat.
>
> -L.
What you need to do is take her to a professional, a.k.a. in this case,
a friggin physician.

Unless it's been a two day thing, anything more than than warrants blood
and stool tests, along with a good history and physical.

Runs can be range from a simple case of bowel upset, to the beginning of
something very serious; surgical abdomen, inflammatory bowel disease, et
cetera. A NG is not a place for your questions, if the problem has been
there for a while.

HTH,

Rich

--
"Dum Spiro, Spero."

As long as I breath, I hope.

Cicero (Ancient Rome)





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SteveR > wrote in message >...
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,



Honestly, when I feel like that the only thing I can keep down is
gingerale or my homemade "Gatorade":

Lots of ice
16 oz distilled water
1 T orange juice concentrate
pinch salt
Mix well

Stay away from meat for awhile. Rice simmered in chicken broth is a
good stand-by. Hope she's feeling better soon. I was very sick
recently and the only thing that tasted or sounded good (besides the
above drinks) was Corn Chex cereal with skim milk. So that's all I
ate for about 2 weeks. Feed her whatever she'll eat.

-L.

SteveR > wrote in message >...
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,



Honestly, when I feel like that the only thing I can keep down is
gingerale or my homemade "Gatorade":

Lots of ice
16 oz distilled water
1 T orange juice concentrate
pinch salt
Mix well

Stay away from meat for awhile. Rice simmered in chicken broth is a
good stand-by. Hope she's feeling better soon. I was very sick
recently and the only thing that tasted or sounded good (besides the
above drinks) was Corn Chex cereal with skim milk. So that's all I
ate for about 2 weeks. Feed her whatever she'll eat.

-L.

SteveR wrote:
>
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR
> (throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)
>
> Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
> http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Look for chicken Broth - but watch the salt.
Clear liquids in general - no OJ (too acid)
Rice
Have her take it easy!

LB

SteveR wrote:
>
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR
> (throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)
>
> Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
> http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Look for chicken Broth - but watch the salt.
Clear liquids in general - no OJ (too acid)
Rice
Have her take it easy!

LB

In article >,
SteveR > wrote:
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.

<snip>

> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?

> Thanks in advance,

She might take to a cup of veg stock. Suggest Marigold reduced salt veg stock
(purple tub) - our latest buy is labelled suitable for vegans ( we are not
vege in any sense but I use it quite a bit in cooking and enjoy a cup now
and then). Start with a scant teaspoonful in a mug of hot water.

If it's not in your usual shopping haunts try a healthfood shop.

Hope she improves soon; it's miserable to feel like that. I had a bad
stomach "upset" which stopped me going to the wedding of a close friend
earlier in the year and I can remember it very clearly. The worst "gut
problem" I think I've ever had, took about a week to recover.... Weak
Marigold and weak instant tea (yes, I do mean it) were the only things I
could face.

JAne

--

Jane Gillett : : Totnes, Devon.

In article >,
SteveR > wrote:
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.

<snip>

> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?

> Thanks in advance,

She might take to a cup of veg stock. Suggest Marigold reduced salt veg stock
(purple tub) - our latest buy is labelled suitable for vegans ( we are not
vege in any sense but I use it quite a bit in cooking and enjoy a cup now
and then). Start with a scant teaspoonful in a mug of hot water.

If it's not in your usual shopping haunts try a healthfood shop.

Hope she improves soon; it's miserable to feel like that. I had a bad
stomach "upset" which stopped me going to the wedding of a close friend
earlier in the year and I can remember it very clearly. The worst "gut
problem" I think I've ever had, took about a week to recover.... Weak
Marigold and weak instant tea (yes, I do mean it) were the only things I
could face.

JAne

--

Jane Gillett : : Totnes, Devon.

"SteveR" > wrote in message
. ..
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups I
> can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy than
> chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her words,
> "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange juice
> (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR
> (throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)
>
> Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
> http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
know but it's worth a try )

Jaqy


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"SteveR" > wrote in message
. ..
> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups I
> can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy than
> chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her words,
> "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange juice
> (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> --
> SteveR
> (throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)
>
> Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
> http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
know but it's worth a try )

Jaqy


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In message >, MC_Emily
> writes
>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>know but it's worth a try )
>
Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was
around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't
mention anything about it being flat though.
--
June Hughes

In message >, MC_Emily
> writes
>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>know but it's worth a try )
>
Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was
around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't
mention anything about it being flat though.
--
June Hughes

MC_Emily wrote:
>
> "SteveR" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> > bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> > better, but she still isn't right.
> >
> > The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups I
> > can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy than
> > chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her words,
> > "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
> >
> > Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> > batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
> >
> > Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange juice
> > (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
> >
> > Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> > heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> > this?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > --
> > SteveR
> > (throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)
> >
> > Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
> > http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/
>
> Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
> husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
> Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
> use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
> went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
> on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
> for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
> honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
> attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
> useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
> know but it's worth a try )
>
> Jaqy
>
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Flat Ginger Ale is also good.

Flat cause the fizzy stuff can upset the stomach more.

LB

"June Hughes" > wrote in message
...
> In message >, MC_Emily
> > writes
>>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in
>>simultaneous
>>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a
>>nurse
>>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too
>>damned
>>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway,
>>I
>>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and
>>obviously
>>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild
>>upset
>>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is
>>that
>>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>>know but it's worth a try )
>>
> Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was around
> 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to the
> doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't mention
> anything about it being flat though.
> --
> June Hughes

I wonder if the idea of it being flat stops you burping and bringing acid
up?

Jaqy


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"June Hughes" > wrote in message
...
> In message >, MC_Emily
> > writes
>>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in
>>simultaneous
>>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a
>>nurse
>>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too
>>damned
>>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway,
>>I
>>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and
>>obviously
>>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild
>>upset
>>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is
>>that
>>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>>know but it's worth a try )
>>
> Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was around
> 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to the
> doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't mention
> anything about it being flat though.
> --
> June Hughes

I wonder if the idea of it being flat stops you burping and bringing acid
up?

Jaqy


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> wrote

> Flat Ginger Ale is also good.
> Flat cause the fizzy stuff can upset the stomach more.
> LB

Ah, yes, as I suggested to June.

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> wrote

> Flat Ginger Ale is also good.
> Flat cause the fizzy stuff can upset the stomach more.
> LB

Ah, yes, as I suggested to June.

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"MC_Emily" wrote
| ... She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing
| else for 24 hours. ... Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
| it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide
| anything for bacteria to live on.

It should be nearly sterile (so an alternative to boiled cooled water) and
acidic, which I think gives your stomach acid a helping hand in digesting
anything dodgy. As well as sugar it would give you caffeine, which would
perk you up a bit.

However, the acidity might be a bad thing if there is something physically
wrong with the (OP's wife's) intestine rather than food poisoning.

Owain

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:26:51 +0000, June Hughes
> wrote:

>In message >, MC_Emily
> writes
>>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>>know but it's worth a try )
>>
>Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was
>around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
>the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't
>mention anything about it being flat though.

Same here when my son was young. A locum suggested the Coke. Our usual
doctor was mystified. OTTOMH I'd have thought that the sugar in the
Coke would feed the bacteria like any other food - and be no better
than any other sugary drink. It's hard to think of anything in Coke
that can't be found elsewhere. Perhaps some doctors had a contract
with the company. Hmmm... or perhaps we misunderstood what they meant
by "coke"...
--
Phil C.

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:26:51 +0000, June Hughes
> wrote:

>In message >, MC_Emily
> writes
>>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>>know but it's worth a try )
>>
>Interesting you should say that. Many years ago, when daughter was
>around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
>the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help. He didn't
>mention anything about it being flat though.

Same here when my son was young. A locum suggested the Coke. Our usual
doctor was mystified. OTTOMH I'd have thought that the sugar in the
Coke would feed the bacteria like any other food - and be no better
than any other sugary drink. It's hard to think of anything in Coke
that can't be found elsewhere. Perhaps some doctors had a contract
with the company. Hmmm... or perhaps we misunderstood what they meant
by "coke"...
--
Phil C.

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:26:51 +0000, June Hughes
> wrote:

>Many years ago, when daughter was
>around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
>the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help.

My doctor said that regular Coca-Cola contains the same ingredient as
Emetrol, which helpful in cases of vomiting. I don't have either on hand,
or I could tell you what that ingredient is.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:26:51 +0000, June Hughes
> wrote:

>Many years ago, when daughter was
>around 5 years old, she had a sickness and runs attack and I took her to
>the doctors. He suggested Coke and it seemed to help.

My doctor said that regular Coca-Cola contains the same ingredient as
Emetrol, which helpful in cases of vomiting. I don't have either on hand,
or I could tell you what that ingredient is.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

In message >, Phil C.
> writes
>
>Same here when my son was young. A locum suggested the Coke. Our usual
>doctor was mystified. OTTOMH I'd have thought that the sugar in the
>Coke would feed the bacteria like any other food - and be no better
>than any other sugary drink. It's hard to think of anything in Coke
>that can't be found elsewhere. Perhaps some doctors had a contract
>with the company. Hmmm... or perhaps we misunderstood what they meant
>by "coke"...
I believe that in the early days it did contain cocaine , or at least
coca (sp?) leaves. May be a myth.
--
June Hughes