Sick and pill taking time

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Registered: 06-05-2004
Sick and pill taking time
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Wed, 09-01-2004 - 3:45pm
Hi,

I just returned from a two week vacation in CA and must have picked up a bug or something because I have been somewhat sick since. I hate to have to say this but I have had diarrhea. I get 'sick' every day but late in the afternoon and since I take my pill every morning at 6:00 a.m. I'm not too worried about that because it's more than 10 hours later, but this morning I had 'it' at 8:00 a.m., exactly 2 hours after I took my pill. Does this mean that I am not protected for the next 7 days? Also, I felt the gurgling in my stomach before that, maybe 7:30 a.m. which is 1-1/2 hours after taking the pill but because I was driving to work I didn't stop until 8:00 a.m.... a very difficult task. Would that make a difference since had I been near a bathroom it would have happened at 7:30 a.m.? I am very sorry if you find this gross but I am really concerned and my concern is worse than my embarassment. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Lucy

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 1:54pm
Thanks for filling in the blank for me - that was exactly the word I was looking for. You are so right about the psychological effect of some remedies. I really believe that sometimes that works as well as physiological remedies. I always feel better when I drink Sprite when I am sick. Whether its psychological or physiological doesn't really matter. The point is to just get better.
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Registered: 06-05-2004
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 2:46pm
Thanks very much Susan for the information you provided. I too hope to feel better soon. At least I have a 3 day weekend to try to beat this thing. Take care and I appreciate your thoughts. Lucy
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Registered: 08-16-2004
Fri, 09-03-2004 - 9:14pm
Good luck!! Feel better soon!! Hugs from me!!

Susan

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