There have been quite a few people at my job out sick in the past week.  There seems to be a stomach virus going around, and I HATE throwing up.  I will do whatever I can to prevent it.  The girl that sits next to me just had it and she touched my mouse today and then I used it.  What are the odds that I am going to get this bug?  How can I prevent it?  Keep in mind that I am emetophobic and hate vomiting, lol.
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After you touched the mouse with your hand, did you stick your hand in your mouth? Or did you wash your hand after? Stomach viruses are usually bacteria, that is transmitted through contact and it has to get inside your system. If you wash your hands regularly then you probably don't have to worry. Take plenty of Vitamin C and wash your hands a lot.
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If you're throwing up too, you're pregnant. See a doctor.\n\nIf you're not, it's probably soreness from working out. Go to a doctor anyway.
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Unfortunately, with the stomach flu there is not alot you can do to make a person better except time because it is usually a virus that causes it. However, keeping things clean, washed, and killing as many germs as you can...can help stop the passing it around. Wash your dishes in hot water (I would say at least over 110 degrees or more), any linens and clothes exposed to the germs that can be washed in hot water need to be washed in hot water as well. You can also add Pine Sol or Lysol (there is a concentrated version that can go in the laundry) to the load to help disinfect. Use of the antibacterial hand gels also help prevent spread of germs. When I started working in a hospital, they have antibacterial foam containers all over the walls so that we can all use it from one room to another to help prevent spread of germs. I started using the gels at home, and we have cut our sickness in HALF, and I work at a hospital now. You would think we would be sick MORE, but we are not. =)\nGood luck with your flu problem and hope you feel better soon. =)
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I used to have it a lot.  I washed my hands ALL the time and took like 3 or 4 baths a day.  Couldn't eat anything that I didn't feel was clean enough, ended up crying all the time because I thought I was going to die of some weird sickness...had it for a long time but never took any medication for it.  Eventually it went away on its own.
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hi, its good that they are keeping an eye on it. I had my appendix out 7 years ago and my appendix was leaking but I didnt know as I thought the pain was IBS. It eventually burst on the way down to theatre to remove it, luckily I didnt get peritonitis but was on an antibiotic drip and was off work for 6 weeks. Tell your friend to take painkillers but it the pain gets really bad to go hospital immediately. Always best to be on the safe side.
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WOW!!!! I should go get shamoo to puke! LOL\n\n=) SHE IS LUCKY!
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You are making yourself sick.  Stop letting other people get to you.  I had to develop an "I don't give a f***" attitude and I felt the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders.  Stop explaining yourself to people too.
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Maybe your symptoms are not related to eachother.  As for the sick feeling after eating, have your doctor do a blood test for H. pylori.  It's a bacteria that causes ulcers.  It's a really quick blood test.  My doctor did it in the office and gave me the results right then along with a round of antibiotics.  I was sick for a couple of years before changing doctors and getting the right diagnosis.  Good luck on the issue of passing out.  I also have that problem.  My doctor told me that in 65% of the cases they never find a cause.  I had an MRI to check for tumors in the brain (I have a history of cancer so that was a possibility), an EEG to test for seizures, and a carotid ultrasound to check for blockage in my arteries.  Everything came back fine.  Apparently, it is all stress induced.  I wouldn't worry about the vision problems.  Those are very common with migraines.  I get those too and you can even get silent migraines where you only experience the vision disturbances without the headache.  If you really feel like something is wrong, keep pushing your doctor for answers.  You should listen to your body.
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I hope that the answer is as simple as an inner ear infection, but the chances are it could be more serious.  My friend's son was vomiting every day at approximately the same time and after extensive tests they found a tumor in his head.  Everything has worked out fine and the little boy is doing well.  But I think that our bodies are amazing at letting us know when there is something wrong.  I am glad that she has a doctors appointment tomorrow.
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It could be food poisoning.  It could be the flu.\n\nWhat many people think of as the "Stomach Flu" is actually mild food poisoning.  It doesn't always send one to the hospital.\n\nIf, after three hours of eating something your stomach decided it didn't want it anymore, chances are, it was "bad" somehow.  (Especially if you were perfectly healthy before eating.)\n\nHowever, if the symptoms persist or get worse, I'd recommend seeing a doctor.
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About Emetophobia\nEmetophobia is the irrational and overwhelming fear of vomiting. We all know that it is not a nice bodily process to go through, but for people who suffer from emetophobia it is the worst thing you or I could imagine. It is far more common than people think in fact its the sixth most common phobia in the UK. The chances are you know someone who suffers from Emetophobia, there are many signs such as, not eating out at all, and very Hygienic. A lot of emetophobes will not even read words that are associated with being sick (You may have noticed on the forum pages.) because of the feelings of panic and feelings it brings with it. \n\nA long with the actual phobia there are many other disorders and phobias that suffers can get, such as IBS, Agoraphobia among others. It is a phobia that can get worse with time, if not treated correctly (It often gets diagnosed as an eating disorder (as sufferers tend not to eat a lot), there is no magical cure for it. \n\nI have a partner who has got emetophobia and realise that it should get more publicity, I never knew it existed before Hayley & I got together and now I can think how I did not know about it. I have seen second hand what this phobia is capable of, and would do anything at all to get her through it.\nQuestions & Answers\nDo you have any questions that you would like answering? Are they related to emetophobia? If so you can post them on this area of the site and automatically be notified when someone answers your question. You can see what questions have already been asked, and maybe answer a question and help someone understand this phobia that little bit more.\nFilm List\nHave you seen a film recently, was it good/bad and did it contain any vomit scenes that may disturb others. Have you ever wanted to go and see a film, but do not know what it is like or if it contains vomit scenes? Well if so, take a look at films added by our members, and then decide if you want to see it. \nOdd Behavior\nEmetophobes can have some strange habits that make us all feel a little more at ease with the phobia. These habits may be strange to to other people who do not know about this phobia or just do not understand it. In fact everyone has a strange little habit that they do, whether it is washing your hands or something stranger, you can take a look at some of the strange behavior that our members have.\nRelated Phobias/Disorders\nEmetophobia can cause many different problems for everyone that suffers from this phobia, in fact there are so many different things that an emetophobe can suffer from, including, depression and anxiety. This area provides suffers with a list of related problems that can be associated with emetophobia, it also allows our members to add to this list. You can find out what an emetophobe has to go through, as it is not just the phobia.\nBook Reviews\nHave you read a good book recently? Was it helpful in combating this fear of vomiting Or was it just a good old fashioned read. If you have want you can review any books that you have read on this section of the site. Why not take a look at some of the books other members have reviewed.
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you could be sick.  make sure you aren't coming down with something.  i would call a parent or doctor.  i'm not sure how old you are.
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YES! it happened to my little girl. The doctor told me that the outbreak would be very mild and it was about 2 or three small spots that looked like bug bites.
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Like mentioned before, it could be a side effect from a cold medication or it could that your friend has the stomach flu.
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Well, maybe this will help you feel better. On my first day of work I woke up sick, I had a 24 hour flu bug or something. I went to work anyway though because I didn't want to miss my first day of work. During the orientation meeting I had to get up three times to throw up and the worst part was that I was pale so the people I got hired with knew exactly why I was getting up. I ended up having to go home. Luckily the bosses weren't angry, they found it funny that it happened my first day and they felt bad for me too. I was afraid I was going to get fired. I've been there two months now. \nGood luck on your new job, you can't possibly have as bad of a day as I did.
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WOw, interesting well i say the only way to fight fear is with fear its self, but in this case i dont know what fears nausea  and vomitting have :S.\nBut why do you fear them, vomitting is a natural thing! it happends when you r stomach is upset!\nI guess for vomitting i can say, dont get your tummy upset (and dont get drunk u will vomit)\nand for nausea:S\nCant help you there