Carbon monoxide treatment
Support for recent poisoning

After being poisoned most survivors are told to "Go and get some rest." While that's good advice, more can be done to help support carbon monoxide treatment.

This video provides more information to help support carbon monoxide treatment after a recent poisoning.

Carbon monoxide treatment support for recent poisoning

Drink lots of filtered or better quality water. Room temperature or body temperature water is better as it places less strain on the body. Drink slowly over the day as it is easier for the body to process.
Avoid stress:
- Reduce or avoid heavy physical or mental workloads
- Avoid toxins where possible including household cleaners, dust, vehicular traffic, paints, cigarettes, 2nd hand smoke, hair spray, chemicals, etc.
- Avoid caffeine and stimulants
- Reduce stimulus (crowds, TV)
- Avoid drinks or foods containing artificial ingredients such as colorings, preservatives, aspartame, etc.
- Avoid junk food, candy, sweets, and be cautious with sugar intake (your body may have a harder time balancing blood sugar and this could lead to mood instability and/or fatigue)
- Reduce electromagnetic exposure (use the speaker phone for mobile or cordless phone calls)
- Eat smaller and easier to digest meals. A digestive enzyme before meals may help (most health stores have them).
Learn more about the potential symptoms and after effects of poisoning and ask people close to you to learn more. They may be able to notice things you don't.
Keep a carbon monoxide journal - until you and your family are confident you have fully recovered jot down the date, physical health, energy levels, emotions (especially frustration, anger, rage, upset, or depressive emotions), observations or comments made by others (eg. conflict or criticism), anything else that could be related.
Get plenty of rest.
For products to support recovery visit the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Store.

Much more can can be done if you feel you need it. The recovery program covers how to create a stronger environment within the body to help support recovery from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Also see: I was poisoned recently. What can I expect?

Ask for additional support

Ask people close to you to learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning, especially about the potential after effects. If they know more about what could happen, they may be able to notice things you don't. Awareness, patience, and support is valuable for everyone involved

Also see: I was poisoned in the last month. What can I expect?

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