Yep, this happened to me last year as well. - Severe diarrhea accompanied with excruciating abdominal cramps (hot knife w/ twisting, etc) - Call ambulance. T

Yep, this happened to me last year as well. - Severe diarrhea accompanied with excruciating abdominal cramps (hot knife w/ twisting, etc) - Call ambulance. Taken to Saint-Anne within 15 minutes. - Given IV fluids, pain-killers and anti-spasmatics - Released one hour later; was able to walk home (I live near Denfert-Rochereau) - Total time in care: 2 hours. Total bill: 0 (after reimbursements). Say what you will about France, but they care for their own.