Today has been the first day I have been sick in years,. I can’t remember the last time I was sick since I have retired. I eat something that didn’t agree with me. A lot of people don’t agree with me, but not usually my stomach.
It’s a hazy, hot and humid (90%+) day so laying in bed all day sounded like a good plan, especially since my bathroom is next to my bedroom. 
What is your remedy for an upset stomach?
Mine is lots of liquids, water, hot green tea with honey. Light food like eggs and toast.
How good of a patient are you. Do you follow the advice to your doctor/wife/caregiver?
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July 29, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Indian Lake Papa
Remember – I have mama! Nothing more to say – heh heh! Caregiver A++++
July 30, 2009 at 12:18 am
lovewillbringustogether
Sorry you are not feeling well Ed ( I’d offer to say a prayer for your recovery but i wouldn’t want either of us to lose our jobs!
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If my stomach upset is due to an excess of acid from too much food or poor digestion i just try to lie down and take as much fluid as feels ‘comfortable’ – either plain water or some milk to counteract the acid.
This may not be a good idea if it is due to a bug or bacteria ( milk can ‘feed the bacteria and make the illness worse).
Throwing up may help but i don’t like making myself do this intentionally.!
Your remedy sounds like a safe one to me.
If i’m in hospital i am a GREAT patient – at home, not so!
Get well soonest Friend!
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July 30, 2009 at 5:48 pm
edfromct
Love, When I am sick I will accept any help offered, even prayer.
I have an almost pathological fear of throwing up. Not sure why. Perhaps my OCD nature doesn’t want to clean up the mess.
I have been hospitalized twice for illness. I had my appendix removed when I was around 10. Spent two days getting over some shrimp, past it’s expiration date, I eat at a hotel I stayed at. I have been very lucky in not getting sick otherwise.
July 31, 2009 at 1:18 am
lovewillbringustogether
Do you attribute any of that ‘luck’ to not having been married at any time (yet) Ed?
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July 31, 2009 at 5:26 pm
edfromct
I do practise “safe sex”, if there is such a thing.
Back in my youth I was just plain lucky.
In all seriousness my lack of desire to have children is likely the primary reason none my previous relationships lead to marriage.
August 1, 2009 at 4:18 am
lovewillbringustogether
Ahhh – sort of proves my point – Kids are a Major source of illness (mental as well as physical) in the home
So i’ll take that as a ‘Yes’
Hope you are well enough now to enjoy your weekend Sir.
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July 30, 2009 at 7:57 am
Indian Lake Papa
Any better today? I had a nasty cold last week. Hope you get to feeling better.
July 30, 2009 at 5:30 pm
edfromct
Thanks Papa, I am feeling much better today.
You do have the advantage of caregiver like Mama.
Alas, the poor bachelor that I am, I have no one to hold my hand, wipe my brow, or making that cure for all illness, chicken soup.