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Anyone get sick a lot, when first getting clean?

I have been having trouble staying well since I got clean.  It seems like one thing after another.  Sinus infections, colds, etc.
I haven't felt well in a month or so.....Anyone else have this is the beginning?
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Sara~  ...and it shows ♥
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I take Ester C religiously along with B-6 and B-12.
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Yes!!  Extra C is great!  We don't take enough as it is!  The min. daily req. is way too low.
I  was always of the mind that vitamins are a big joke. Not the case at all!   Everything you hear is true! We need them and they do help us feel good!!  I never thought I would say that but I'm a convert!!
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I will go get some vitamins today.  I haven't been taking them like I should.  
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Are you taking any multi-vitamin supplements? A good quality multi vitamin with all the B vitamins will help, along with extra vitamin C. They really do help get rid of that run down feeling, and will help your immune system get stronger as well.  I use Ensure as well when I can't eat as well as I should.
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Your GI is all messed up. Takes time
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HA!  Yes, then there's THAT your highness!   Too wacked out to realize you're sick!!

Thankfully,that's in the past now,right??
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Just keep a lookout for pins and needles!!!
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Ha ha!  that's funny!  I've probably been just 'too high' to notice also.  

Thank you everyone!!!
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Sara: It's safe here in the bubble; nothing can get to ya!!
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I am heading for my bubble and closing the shades......
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Yes, that happened to me.  I got everything under the sun and back again!  I bet I had 5 or so stomach viruses last year.  Some of my friend did to though, so I know it wasn't just me! : )  Honestly, I think I was always just too high to notice I was sick.  Just sayin!

It's gonna get better!  You're right on schedule!
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...I live in a bubble!


I agree. It doesn't hurt to get a check up with blood work when we're first clean!
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This year has also been very bad for sinus infections.  Allergies are at an all time high.  Makes you want to live in a bubble!!

Just keep hanging tight~~
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Thank you!   That is really good to know.  I will hang in there then.      **Nancy**
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Yes alot of us have had this happen.  I think our immune system gets so worn down that we are open to all of the crap that is going around.  It will get better so dont get discouraged.  sara
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