Re: Scared of sick people!

[Guest guest]

Sierra,

I take 5,000 mg. of Vitamin C every day and I think I miss less work

than some of the " normal " folks! Ha! Load up on Vitamin C if it does not

interfere with your other stuff you take... just a suggestion of course.

Kay

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From: " snowdrift52003 " <snowdrift52003@...>

<Rheumatoid Arthritis >

Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 5:43 PM

Subject: Scared of sick people!

> Today a co-worker came to work newly sick with a virus. It freaked me

> out because she sat close to me at one point during the day and

> coughed several times. Her eyes were glassy and she said she felt

> terrible. I tried to keep my head turned away from her, and I held my

> breath as long as I could while she was coughing. I take my MTX

> tonight and leave tomorrow for a week's vacation. A viral infection

> could wreak havoc! Now, more than ever, I feel that people should

> stay home when they have contagious illnesses.

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> Do any of you avoid fall/winter indoor gatherings when colds and flu

> are prevalent? Any tips on protecting youself from exposure besides

> frequent handwashing?

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> Sierra

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