Re: Now I know what immunosuppressant really means

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Welcome to the world of a high school teacher. Up until this year, I caught every single thing the kids had, and could almost predict when I would get what, depending on which kids I had worked with. I don't know what's different this year, but I haven't had a single thing so far(except a big fat headache from the craziness that accompanies winter break).

----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Wertz

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 9:34 AM

Subject: Now I know what "immunosuppressant" really means

I went out to work on a friend's computer on Thursday, and she didn't tell be her husband had a cold. Now I have it. I "knew" that the MTX would make me more susceptable to illness, but I didn't really realize just HOW susceptable. I have always been very resistant to the common cold. I haven't had a cold in thirty years! Now it has nailed me in three days. I have been taking Zicam. Hope it helps.Sharon

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--- In Rheumatoid Arthritis , " Hasenstab " <saludo@F...>

wrote:

> Welcome to the world of a high school teacher. Up until this year, I caught

every single thing the kids had, and could almost predict when I would get what,

depending on which kids I had worked with. I don't know what's different this

year, but I haven't had a single thing so far(except a big fat headache from the

craziness that accompanies winter break).

>

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Fortunately the Zicam seems to work the way it is advertised. In about 12 hours

the sore throat was gone, and after 24 hours I just have a little head

congestion and a very little chest congestion. Several friends swore by it and

I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying it. I started the nasal spray

as soon as my throat got scratchy. Next time, though I think I will buy the

swabs instead of the spray.

Sharon