I had a colonoscopy about a year ago and, like you, was VERY nervous about it. I told the Dr. that I was extremely emetophobic (had to explain what that was!) and he told me that he didn't think...

Kats-


So sorry you have had to go through all the pain with the pap and sex. It does sound a bit like endometriosis, which can be removed. I think you need to find a doctor who is willing to sit...

Amy -


Take a deep breath and try to relax. That article upset me too. I understand how you feel about worrying every night if one of the kids is going to v*. I do the same thing at my house -...

There have been alot of messages around lately about what does and does not kill norovirus. Has anyone determined whether or not Clorox Clean Up has enough bleach in it to do the trick? If not - is...

Can you imagine the positive impact this would have onquality of life, especially for an emet?! It can happen soon enough.

Barby-


I HAVE actually checked into a hotel in the past. Now - I section myself off from the rest of the family in another part of the house and pretty much don't go near any of them for 72...

Barby-


I know how you feel. I run the opposite direction when one of my boys gets sick. Luckily, my hubby is supportive of this phobia and takes over as soon as they get sick. Not being able to...

I haven't v* in 35 years (knocks wood). My phobia has actually gotten worse over the years. I can tell you what I was wearing, what day of the week it was, time of day, etc. It seems like yesterday....

SO sorry you are feeling this way. I undersand how bad/debilitating this stupid phobia can be. I just told my doctor that I get n* frequently and because of this phobia, it makes me have a full blown...

I use phenegran and it works great. It makes you pretty drowsy though.

I think given that a person is still contagious for up to 3 days after their symptoms stop combined with the virus having the ability to live on hard surfaces for 12 (some say up to 72) hours, it...

SHOPPING all the way...

I take a Tums first, then pace. If it starts getting worse, I take a Phenegran and put a cold/wet washcloth on the back of my neck and run really cold water over my wrists. For whatever reason, it...

So - just to clarify (I'm a little slow here), the GermX has an ingrediant that kills the norovirus?

Melanie -


Don't ever let anyone 'guilt' you into having sex when you don't feel like it. Just a thought - could the medication you mentioned be messing with your sex drive? I know low sex drive...

It's such a personal decision. You are in no way a bad person for not wanting kids. It would be bad if you felt pressured into having them when you didn't really want them. I never wanted kids. For...

I agree with you. According to the CDC, norovirus lives on surfaces (door handles, railings, etc.) for an extended period of time. That would indicate, for this type of virus anyway, that you don't...

They were lifesavers for my morning sickness too. I kept them after my pregnancy to wear when I fly. They work wonders there too.

I'm in the St. Louis area. When I came into work this moring, a co-worker was telling me about her nephew and brother both being up all night v* last night. UGH - is it spring yet?

UGH! Everywhere I turn this week, someone has a sv*! I literally feel like it's all around me. I know it's just a matter of time before it hits my family with two kids in school and two adults who...

I am A+ and have not v* for 33 years... (knock wood)

Ruby -


Remember, unless you are right there when they v* or touch v* then touch your face, you're fine...

GREAT stuff. But it does make youvery drowsy. I can't take one and expect to function for any longer than about a half an hour... got to lay down.

I'm glad Amber isdoing well right now in terms of this phobia. I think it bears sayingthat not everyone on this site is in that place in their lives. As a result,it may be much easier for someto see...

Well said babygap. I'm sure the information in Alvin's research was derived from published articles as well. It'sa matter of which you prefer to put your faith into. Unfortunately I think we...