I think this one is courtesy of the Green River on Thanksgiving, the last time I boated.  I'm pondering just waiting it out and seeing if it goes away in a week or so since my insurance won't cover the lab tests and they are a bit pricey.  Anyone else ever try that?  And am I the only one that has gotten this damn bug twice?

 

Oh ya, is anyone hitting the Sky tomorrow?  I might be game if my energy levels stay up.

 

Maybe it's E Coli.  Have you eaten at Taco Bell recently?

 

-Brad

Whiskey as a backup

 

I had an unpleasant run-in with that disgusting bug this summer as the heat fermented the skykomish.  I lost 10-15 lbs too and was knocked way out for a week or two. 

 

Doc tested me, confirmed it, and gave me the prescription for flagel. However I never took it since by that time I finally felt like I was on the mend.  I don't think he would have given the prescription without the test though.  Unfortunately from my understanding, the fix is about as bad as the bug.  It really nukes your interior of good and bad bugs.  Typical normal course of the bug is like 6 weeks - so if you can ride it out, try. 

 

This is gross, but don't eat any greasy stuff - the bug stops the GI from digesting the oils, and well, you'll smell the result.   

 

An old paddler girlfriend had it and tried everything to knock the bug for weeks - western med, holistic, diet stuff - nothing worked.  Finally, she got sloshed on tequila one night and the bug was done.  I swear I felt better after a stiff whiskey this summer. 

 

If you need an excuse to drink the bug away - it's the 12 bars of Xmas saturday night in Fremont!!

 

Take 10 shots and call me in the morning.

You must have begun your treatment already!

 

BTW - I find it entertaining to note that your thread title is about the best metaphorical description of the horrible christian-laced film of hypocritical and deceiving values.  It puts the right smell to that film.  And yes, you can ask, what the hell prompted me to watch it...?