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SaveOurDemocracy

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Sat Dec 15, 2012, 03:34 PM Dec 2012

Hillary Clinton Falls, Suffers Concussion

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who earlier this week canceled a trip to Morocco and the Middle East because she was ill with a stomach virus, is at home recovering from a concussion she suffered in a fall, her spokesman says.

According to an email that State has sent to reporters, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Philippe Reines says that:



"While suffering from a stomach virus, Secretary Clinton became dehydrated and fainted, sustaining a concussion. She has been recovering at home and will continue to be monitored regularly by her doctors. At their recommendation, she will continue to work from home next week, staying in regular contact with department and other officials. She is looking forward to being back in the office soon."

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta says it's a good sign that Clinton is being allowed to rest at home, rather than in a hospital.

Clinton, 65, plans to depart her post soon after President Obama's second inauguration. She has deflected questions about whether she might make another run for the White House in 2016.


http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/15/167334538/hillary-clinton-falls-suffers-concussion

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Hillary Clinton Falls, Suffers Concussion (Original Post) SaveOurDemocracy Dec 2012 OP
Oh No! I hope she is feeling better soon. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #1
Whoa! Bummer. Get well soon Hillary. 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #2
Get Well Soon Hillary! n/t LeftofObama Dec 2012 #3
 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
2. Whoa! Bummer. Get well soon Hillary.
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 03:42 PM
Dec 2012

Falling is no laughing matter. I'm 69 and have recently fallen
on dimly lit sidewalk with uneven surfaces. The first time it
happened I thought, "Shit no! This can't be happening to
me. Falling is something old people do."

Take care Hillary, and may your healing be speedy.

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