I Think I'm Going to Explode

I mean it literally! For lunch today I ate a genuine Angus Burger made with textured vegetable protein out of the “twirl and hurl” at work. Three and a half hours later, I got a case of acid reflux, which is bad, as that means I’ve probably got a case of food poisoning. Now, given my body’s clockwork performance when it comes to food poisoning, that means exactly four hours after I’ve eaten whatever was bad, I should be busily talking to the dinosaurs on the big white phone, only I’m not. It’s now been roughly six hours since I had lunch and everything’s stayed down. I’ve had some nausea, but that isn’t what’s got me worried. No, what I’m freaking out about is the fact that the smell of butane is all around me and I can’t find its source, which means that in all likelihood, I’m spewing it out! Can you say SHC? I knew you could.

I’m pouring carbonated beverages down my throat in hopes that they’ll cause my stomach to disgorge its contents or settle down, I’m also going to take a shower and change clothes in case its something that I’ve gotten on me, but if I suddenly stop posting here, it’s because I’ve managed to cremate myself!

Exploding things is fun.

Eat some soda crackers. And gingerale.(drink the gingerale, don’t eat it.duh.)

Well, did you explode? And if so, did you take pictures?

Thankfully, no, and the butane smell has finally gone away. I have no idea what caused it as it hung around for awhile even after I had my shower. The best part, though, is that I didn’t even hurl! :smiley:

I suggest you don’t play with matches, stay away from any open flames, and don’t drag your feet across the carpet before you pet the cat or kiss your SO.

Spontaneous combustion can be fun, if you plan ahead for it.

The smell is added to butane for safety reasons.

On subject of OP, [ul][]add 1/2 teaspoon/full teaspoon baking powder (Arm & Hammer) []to small amount of water. Drink.[/ul] If stomach is just upset you will belch away the problem. If you are sick, it will all come up in a hurry.