redfrock Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 thanks everybody! The urge to scratch is getting ever worse and I look a right sight now. I've now got my first spot on my eyelid - which is the first one that has worried me. I now have too many spots and blisters to count it is that bad I had a very poor immune system as a child, which was picked up when I had septaceimia at the age of 5 and I really did (and still do) catch everything - with the exception of chicken pox, and I was exposed to it no end. So to catch is now is a real bummer I'm going to try a bicarb bath shortly. I was also advised that I am still infectious until all the spots have crusted over - which is, I guess, why I've been signed off for 3 weeks. Another myth is that you can only catch it once, but apparently that isn't true either. Considering I only got my first spot 48 hours ago, I am stunned at the speed which they have spread. Can you tell I'm feeling rather sorry for myself? Especially as we had so many plans for the weekend. Oh and thanks T - himself is actually home for a bit now, but we shall be straight round as soon as I am not contagious. Right, just off to put a large cross on the front door and set up a looped recording from the roof top saying 'unclean, unclean' to warn unsuspecting visitors ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Nah, I've had it twice too. Anyone else love the smell of calamine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 When a friend's children had CP, she sat the in a warm bath for a fairly long time & watched the spots pop out !!! We had chicken pox parties when my two were small, so invite all your friends round for a tea party who have children who haven't had the lurgy - tell them they will thank you in the long run !!! It'll give you something to look forward to....... Hope you aren't feeling too horrendous with it all Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi Redfrock, Did the doctor not suggest giving you an anti viral? It's Zovirax related. I think it needs to be given early on, so maybe it was too far developed. I also got chickenpox in my 30s. I wish I had opted for the anti viral rather than let it run it's course. Hope you don't feel to poorly and are coping without scratching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi Redfrock, Did the doctor not suggest giving you an anti viral? It's Zovirax related. I think it needs to be given early on, so maybe it was too far developed. I also got chickenpox in my 30s. I wish I had opted for the anti viral rather than let it run it's course. Hope you don't feel to poorly and are coping without scratching! Hi RHC - I did actually ask the doc for the anti-virals because I got to see him within a few hours of the first spots appearing but he didn't want to prescribe them. My doctor is normally ever so good but he stated that they only prescribe them for people with suppressed immune systems however today, just 48 hours later, they have given me Zovirax eye cream as I now have the spots inbetween my eyelashes So far I am proud to say I have managed not to scratch although it is proving soooooo difficult! Thanks for all the supportive messages everyone. It is helping me keep my chin up. Although I feel terribly guilty feeling so sorry for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Don't be. You have every right to feel sorry for yourself Get better soon, it is obvious how you got it though... bad chickens just reading this is making me itchy, sorry! DON'T SCRATCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Aww, gentle hug for you my dear. Is The Big Man looking after you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 oh poor you...its my biggest dread as I have never had chicken pox and everybody says its much worse as an adult. hope you can find some soothing remedies. sending cooling breezes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hope your feeling and looking better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I've only just read this thread. So sorry to hear that you have got chickenpox Sounds like you are having a dreadful time, poor you. I feel itchy just reading about it DON'T SCRATCH! Hope you are feeling a bit better xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Poor you. Lots of sympathy and cool soothing hugs coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 how are you today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 how are you today? how kind of you to ask Jules Much better thank you . I think I am finally turning a corner! More spots blistering than appearing now - I am telling myself that this is a good thing . When I have no new spots appearing I shall be throwing a party! I'm not so keen on having to put cream in my eyes 5 times a day though particularly as I struggle with eyes at the best of times.(which is why I can't wear contacts etc) Still, it is nice weather and I am catching up on some books I have been wanting to read and I have a few good films lined up to watch .... I can't wear my glasses at the moment becasue I have spots behind both my ears and across the bridge of my nose so they will have to wait a few more days! And I am still not scratching although I have definitely knocked a couple of the ones on my face and neck during the night ...fingers crossed they don't scar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Glad to hear you're starting to be on the mend I couldn't see a dicky bird if I couldn't wear my glasses or contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Glad to hear you're turning a corner . (You made my eyes water with your description of putting cream in your eyes .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Enjoy the rest, if that's possible with a liberal dose of blisters Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Glad to hear that you're on the home run now Dear. Rub Bio Oil or Forever Living's Aloe Propolis Cream into the knocked off ones. I find bith of them brilliant for preventing scarring. Careful hugsXXOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm glad to hear that you'r on the mend, I saw a 3 month old boy today with the worse chickenpox I've seen for a long time, poor little lad was so miserable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
