I became suddenly ill and felt entirely too weak to drag myself to a doctor, but not desperate enough to call an ambulance. Not sure, but I suspect I had Salmonella as a result of these tomatoes.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli
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My fever and misery is now subsiding. Are there long-term risks associated with continuing to allow the problem resolve naturally? If safe enough, I'd prefer to skip the lengthy doctor visit so I can meet my deadlines at work. (I can work from home.)
The number next to the symptom indicates the order in which they were noticed. I have taken only Advil or Tylenol (to reduce fever). The liquid bowel movement volume decreased with time, but increased in frequency.
Persistent symptoms:
1. Photophobia, fatigue, and high fever (sudden onset)
3. Chills
5. Impaired agility & mental capacity
6. Mild abdominal pain (slowly increasing with time)
8. Mild nausea triggered by unpleasant smells or thoughts
First 12 hours:
4. Very frequent urination
Measurements (Temperature) - High: 102.7F Average: ~101.9F Low: 100.9F
Next 12 hours:
7. Liquid stool - normal color - Began fasting (water only)
Measurements (Temperature) - High: 102.3F Average: ~101.7F Low: 99.7F
Measurements (Blood sugar) - 84 mg/dL
Next 12 hours:
7. Very frequent liquid stool - denser sludge mixed with a thick yellow mucus.
Measurements (Temperature) - High: 102.1F Average: ~101.5F Low: 100.7F
Next 12 hours:
7. Very frequent liquid stool - denser sludge mixed with a thinner yellow mucus and large, thin flakes of ?skin?
9. Unusual white coat on tongue that returns hours after brushing
Measurements (Temperature) - High: 102.3F Average: ~101.4F Low: 99.9F
Measurements (Blood pressure) - 96/68 (Pulse rate) - 90 (high for me)
Next 12 hours:
7. Very frequent liquid stool - denser sludge mixed with a thinner greenish-yellow mucus and small bits of bright red blood
9. Unusual white coat on tongue that returns hours after brushing
Measurements (Temperature) - High: 101.4F Average: ~100.6F Low: 99.5F
Measurements (Blood sugar) - 66 mg/dL (after 36 hours of water only)
Measurements (Blood pressure) - 113/70 (Pulse rate) - 82 (high for me)
