Just found out - sick coworker

[sillygirl]

I was looking for a coworker to ask her a question, and I knew I had seen her earlier this morning. I went by her office and her lights were off, computer was off, etc. - definitely gone. I asked someone else if she was in and she said that she had just left because she thinks she has food poisoning. I guess her husband was up sick all night last night, and it just hit her at work this morning. I'm not sure if she has actually v*d or had d* at work yet, but I will make sure I do not use the restrooms for the rest of the day (I haven't used them yet). I am still worried about getting it though - I know some fp is contagious or maybe it is actually a sv? They ate at Old Chicago last night. Would fp hit her and her husband at different times or do you think it is a sv? I have been munching on stuff all morning, and now I am worried that maybe I touched something that she touched. I did stick my head in her office to see if she was there. I really hope no one else in the office gets this! Edited by: sillygirl

[stella9]

The only way to really know whether someone has a sv or fp is to conduct a stool culture. People can develop fp at different rates of time, but it is usually around the same time within hours of each other.


Stella

[sillygirl]

I'm starting to feel bad, but it is probably just from worrying. If it is a sv, it had a REALLY short incubation time (her husband was sick through the night and she got it this morning), so I am afraid it could hit me any time. I have been so good this winter! I haven't had anywhere near the amount of panic attacks/worrying that I usually have during sv season. I hope that doesn't mean that deep down I know I am doomed to get this one!

[marby]

Hi Sillygirl -


Really sounds more like it was whatever they ate at the restaurant last night. I don't think she'd have it yet if it were a sv*. Maybe her stomach is just stronger than his and it took a little longer for the bad food to hit her. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just keep up with the rituals and try to relax.

[sillygirl]

For the first time in a long time I am avoiding food because of my emet. I know I shouldn't, but I am dreading eating my lunch because I am afraid it will just come back later. I think my emet is also really affected by the weather. When it is warm and sunny outside, I tend not to worry as much. But when it is yucky outside like it is today (cold, rainy, snowy) I get that doomed feeling. Ugh. I hope she doesn't come back in tomorrow, even if she is feeling better in case it is a sv.