chickenpox! :(

G86

Apologies in advance cz i know this is gona be a bit of a moany ass thread...but ive chickenpox at 20!!!! argh!!! went back to doc today cz have had sinus infection for 4wks and on my third antibioitc course, didnt expect to hear iv chickenpox! though ive been feelin lousy so its nice to know whats wrong, i thought the spots were some kind of rection to all the anitibiotics.

I thought i cudnt get it cz i had it wen i was a baby..but apparantly im an exception typical

Up to my eyes at work,REALLY cant b takin time off but doc says il b off for two weeks and its my 21rst next mth and the jurys out as to whether il still b covered in spots....will somone PLEASE tell me they r definitly gone in 4weeks, doc would'nt commit to anything!!!

lie if u have to:)

Sorry again for the rant but its just me and my computer here..unless it comes down with a virus now too

Faith

Depends how bad the infection is, I imagine. Once the spots appear, you're no longer contagious, so I assume that means you've started to mend.

I've never had chickenpox . I feel so left out.

Noelie

Hey G86, I like you got the pox quite old, only having them last year at 26. Went to the doc saying i wasn't feeling well and he told me i had sinusitus(SP?) which i get every couple of years.
the next day i'm covered in pox, well my torso is, none on my legs or arms, only my head/face and torso. and i do mean covered. I might have a pic if anyone is interested in seeing it.
Any i had them for a long time, maybe even over 4 weeks, they cleared off my face but my body was still covered in them for a long time.

just to let you know i found the best relief for them to get into a cold bath sit in it for about 10 minutes or so and then get out, wouldn't scratch much after that. I was also taking antihisamines(SP?) to stop the scratching. didn't go with the lotion too much as it was awkward to put on.

Pity to hear you have them and i do hope they clear up for you quick

G86

Hi

Doctors has told me im contagious for ten days as the spots are only starting and will b contagious until scabs have formed (gross i know!)

Havent that many at the mo but he says they come in batches over the next few days and i will be covered

Noelle they are just on my torso at the mo an my scalp an wish they would just stay that way...but dont seem likely. Its really crap cz ive so much on at work i have contracts to close and its stressin me out. I know its a shallow thing but i really want them to be gone by my 21rst.id been planning it for ages

Did you find you had no appetite at all? I have them in my mouth too you see.(eww)

Got antihistmine too and good painkillers of doc and still on antibiotics but they are for my sinusitus.

G86

And faith, be glad you never had it!!! My boyf didnt either...but hes screwed now cz we live together....

He will not be a happy bunny if he gets it!