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Can you really get sick if you go outside with a wet head? If so, why is that?
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Posted 1/22/09 8:36 AM  |
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shellybean
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Re: Stupid question
Yes!!! Because when you are wet you lose more heat! And I guess your temp lowers. Kinda like going in 40 degrees air vs. 40 degrees water...
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| Posted 1/22/09 8:40 AM |
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Posted by shellybean
Yes!!! Because when you are wet you lose more heat! And I guess your temp lowers. Kinda like going in 40 degrees air vs. 40 degrees water...
Ah, ok, that makes sense to me now!! Sorry, lack of sleep...
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| Posted 1/22/09 8:43 AM |
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Re: Stupid question
Posted by Summersalwaysinseason
Posted by shellybean
Yes!!! Because when you are wet you lose more heat! And I guess your temp lowers. Kinda like going in 40 degrees air vs. 40 degrees water...
Ah, ok, that makes sense to me now!! Sorry, lack of sleep...
hey wait, but this doesn't answer why losing heat makes you sick? I think its b/c your immune system is in a weakened state at that point? 
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| Posted 1/22/09 8:54 AM |
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shellybean
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Re: Stupid question
I guess for the same reason the cold makes you sniffle..i dont know, good question...probably the immunse system
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:36 AM |
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I was watching the shw "the Doctors" they said it was a myth!! But what the OP says makes sense !!
Message edited 1/22/2009 10:00:34 AM.
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:38 AM |
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Re: Stupid question
Posted by DanaRenee
Posted by Summersalwaysinseason
Posted by shellybean
Yes!!! Because when you are wet you lose more heat! And I guess your temp lowers. Kinda like going in 40 degrees air vs. 40 degrees water...
Ah, ok, that makes sense to me now!! Sorry, lack of sleep...
hey wait, but this doesn't answer why losing heat makes you sick? I think its b/c your immune system is in a weakened state at that point?
ye, I believe I have heard that if your immune is down from already being exposed to germs, that is when you can get sick from going out with a wet head.
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:42 AM |
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Re: Stupid question
No. It doesn't make you sick unless your immune system is already weakened.
Would I do it? No I don't even let DS go to bed with a wet head, I *know* it won't make him sick, but I'm nuts
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:45 AM |
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Octobermom
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Re: Stupid question
I go out with a wet head all the time --- hasn't gotten me sick yet!
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:57 AM |
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I think it's a myth. A virus makes you sick, not being cold.
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:59 AM |
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I think its total myth!
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:01 AM |
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Re: Stupid question
Posted by saraH
I think it's a myth. A virus makes you sick, not being cold.
I have not started my day with a dry head in YEARS unless I am going to a weding or some other event, so I either have the toughest immune system ever (definitely not), or this isn't something to be too concerned about.
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:02 AM |
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jambalady
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Re: Stupid question
Posted by CherylWoops
Posted by saraH
I think it's a myth. A virus makes you sick, not being cold.
I have not started my day with a dry head in YEARS unless I am going to a weding or some other event, so I either have the toughest immune system ever (definitely not), or this isn't something to be too concerned about.
Me too. I run out of the shower and off to work everyday with a wet head and I've had maybe 3 instances of sniffles all winter.
I put DS to bed with damp hair sometimes and knock on wood, he's fine too.
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:03 AM |
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I'm pretty sure it's an old wives tale. You can even google it. I always use to run out with my hair wet in HS when I was running late and NEVER got sick. Colds are caused by germs and bacteria, not temperature. Cold weather and a wet head have nothing to do with catching a cold.
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:12 AM |
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shellybean
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Posted by Octobermom
I go out with a wet head all the time --- hasn't gotten me sick yet!
haha I actually do to, but I thint he duration of time has to do with it, i run to my car and blast the heat!!
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:26 AM |
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You get sick from viruses, not from your head being cold.
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| Posted 1/22/09 10:28 AM |
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