Author Topic: poisoned (Read 2709 times)

ACE · « **on:** March 04, 2009, 09:58:04 »

I doubt it. But has anybody had adverse effects from handling lilly bulbs I potted up about 600 yesterday and I was decidely ill last night and I still can't keep anything down this morning.

I take it they were only dusted with sulpher. As they came from a reputable supplier, I would not expect any nasties on them.

My OH is alright so that takes out the dinner being off, I only thing I had different was an apple, (home grown russet).

I also worked on my own all day and did not meet anybody but the missus.

asbean · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:37:48 »

It's possible, I know lilies are lethal for cats - if they brush against the pollen and then lick it from their fur it will cause their internal organs to pack up and they'll die. So I wouldn't be surprised if you had a reaction after handling 600 of them. You're probably lucky to be still alive.

Hyacinths also exhude a chemical which is an irritant, my son worked at a bulb farm when he was 16, sorting bulbs from stones, he got a rash, and in the garden centres (well, Hilliers, anyway) they provide gloves for people handling them.

saddad · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2009, 11:01:49 »

Sorry to hear you aren't well ACE... hope it doesn't last. Might be worth contacting Toxicology in your health authority or the poisons unit (? In Birmingham I think) :-\

ACE · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:17:26 »

Missus rang the local GP. his advice was to sip water but please don't go to the hospital as they are over run with sickness and diarrhea. So it looks as if this is something I picked up at the weekend. Evidently there's a lot of it about.

saddad · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:31:56 »

If it doesn't clear up in a week go anyway... you may have picked up campylabacter... I got it in the summer... :-X

Hyacinth · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2009, 16:54:32 »

Quote from: asbean on March 04, 2009, 10:37:48

Hyacinths also exhude a chemical which is an irritant,

OI!! Watch it, Bean :o

shirlton · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2009, 17:03:01 »

Looks like I will have to wear me protective clothing when we go shopping together Hyacinth ;D

cornykev · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2009, 18:14:35 »

Tut tut Shirl. :o ;D ;D ;D

asbean · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2009, 18:31:20 »

Quote from: Hyacinth on March 04, 2009, 16:54:32

Quote from: asbean on March 04, 2009, 10:37:48

Hyacinths also exhude a chemical which is an irritant,

OI!! Watch it, Bean :o

Are there more than one of you then ??? ??? ??? ??? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Hyacinth · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2009, 18:45:10 »

Quote from: asbean on March 04, 2009, 18:31:20

Quote from: Hyacinth on March 04, 2009, 16:54:32
Quote from: asbean on March 04, 2009, 10:37:48

Hyacinths also exhude a chemical which is an irritant,

OI!! Watch it, Bean :o

Are there more than one of you then ??? ??? ??? ??? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

well. Ok....I might have put on a bit more weight this winter....but thanks M8 for tellin evryone :o :) ;D ;D ;D

debster · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2009, 19:17:42 »

Ace my sympathies are with you but my money is on the bug, working in a and e i see loads of people that come in with them, and we get loads of kids with it too, and believe me at the moment there is loads of it aroun.
i managed to get it on my weeks holiday, was ill with it before i went, free most of the time over there and then back with avengeance on sat absolutely hideous so i know how you feel
plenty of fluids as and when you can tolerate them and rest it really knocks it out of you, hope you feel better soon,
by the way despite the fact that i had it so badly hubby luckily appears to have escaped it.

manicscousers · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2009, 19:31:34 »

just started here, must've caught it at the clinic, sloping off to bed now :'(
hope you get better soon, ace :)

debster · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2009, 19:32:11 »

oh bless you hope you feel better soon :-*

Paulines7 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2009, 19:44:19 »

Get well soon Ace. :D :-*

ACE · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:15:27 »

Back to normal today. Although 6lbs lighter. Not a diet I would recommend. I have to stay out of circulation for 24 hours until I am free of contamination. Looking out at the weather, that ain't no hardship.

asbean · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2009, 11:11:01 »

Glad you're feeling better, Ace. Take care and make the most of the grotty weather :) :) :) :)

telboy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2009, 20:52:02 »

I was concerned there for a while Ace.
If you had been hospitalised, I'm sure that the nursing care would have sorted you out & that you would have been out in the spring!

I'll get my coat----------------

cornykev · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2009, 22:25:32 »

Tel u nicked my gag, I had that one lined up, don't let Ace fool u he only had a bit of man flu. ;D ;D ;D

debster · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:51:43 »

its amazing ACE i lost 6lbs too but what a diet :-X
if you had been admitted to my hospital i would have looked after you ;D

ACE · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:24:37 »

Quote from: cornykev on March 05, 2009, 22:25:32

Tel u nicked my gag, I had that one lined up, don't let Ace fool u he only had a bit of man flu. ;D ;D ;D

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*(Based on a survey of over 100,000 men.)

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Every minute in this country one man is struck down by Man-Flu. Women, all we ask is that each of you offers them a cup of tea, some kind words and your undivided attention and care. Then maybe, just maybe, we'll beat this monstrous disease together.

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Author Topic: poisoned (Read 2709 times)