I am a woman, age 57, diagnosed with colitis about a year ago. Had a severe cold, laryngitis, but was getting better. On Monday colitis hit bad. I puked almost non-stop for three days. Yesterday my knees kept buckling. Can't eat. I think I tore a muscle in my back when vomiting so strenuously severe pain across lower shoulder blade area. Now right after I swallow anything I get pain and discomfort under my ribs that lasts for a few seconds. I have no insurance and am trying to tough this out on my own. PLEASE does anyone have tips on home remedies, anything. I don't think I can take this torture another day.