Chances-shmances
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So I was one of those "sick" kids--you know--seemed like I was at home more days than at school, yet got excellent grades. Even so, I never got the chickenpox. (I am closer to 40 than 30 which puts me in that age bracket where most parents would drag you to a friend who had The Pox to expose you so you could gain immunity. Or just get sick. Our parents were sick back then.) However, I never got the chickenpox. I was hospitalized for pneumonia six times between fourth grade and graduation, but never got "The Pox." The vaccine came out in the mid-90's while I was in college. I asked two separate doctors if I should get it since I always heard getting chickenpox as an adult was potentially deadly. "Oh, if you have not gotten chickenpox by now, chances are you won't ever get them." That was the response from both doctors. Chances-shmances. I should have bought a lottery ticket the same day, because now, I have The Dreaded Pox. It's not common for adults to get it these days--in fact the doctor had to ask the senior doctor, Dr. Taylor, who walked with an old man gait and seemed about 85 years old, for a second opinion. He took one look at my naked back and mumbled, "Yes, she has chickenpox." Now give me my anti-viral drugs while I run a bathtub full of calamine lotion. And of course my cats all think I am 'Da Catnip Bomb while I have these lesions. As always, can't win for losing. And can't find my car keys.
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My Dad got the mumps as an adult from my younger sister. He was really sick for a while. My sister recovered a lot sooner and had a much milder case than him. Yes I do remember being told to play with my sick cousin. You guessed it I caught the chicken pox! Hope you recover soon.
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So I was one of those "sick" kids--you know--seemed like I was at home more days than at school, yet got excellent grades. Even so, I never got the chickenpox. (I am closer to 40 than 30 which puts me in that age bracket where most parents would drag you to a friend who had The Pox to expose you so you could gain immunity. Or just get sick. Our parents were sick back then.) However, I never got the chickenpox. I was hospitalized for pneumonia six times between fourth grade and graduation, but never got "The Pox." The vaccine came out in the mid-90's while I was in college. I asked two separate doctors if I should get it since I always heard getting chickenpox as an adult was potentially deadly. "Oh, if you have not gotten chickenpox by now, chances are you won't ever get them." That was the response from both doctors. Chances-shmances. I should have bought a lottery ticket the same day, because now, I have The Dreaded Pox. It's not common for adults to get it these days--in fact the doctor had to ask the senior doctor, Dr. Taylor, who walked with an old man gait and seemed about 85 years old, for a second opinion. He took one look at my naked back and mumbled, "Yes, she has chickenpox." Now give me my anti-viral drugs while I run a bathtub full of calamine lotion. And of course my cats all think I am 'Da Catnip Bomb while I have these lesions. As always, can't win for losing. And can't find my car keys.
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If it helps you to feel better (and no doubt it won't, but you can't say I didn't try)... I had the pox when I was a child living in Mt Isa in north west Queensland... I was around 7 or 8 years old, and it was SUMMER. Think 40+ C pretty much every day. I remember lots of tepid baths (no cold water when it's that temp outside), and pain. And itching. And... aaaaaaaaaargh!! I also managed to do the impossible and get the mumps twice - once on each side. Yay for me!! In unrelated news, Booger Mobile is still kicking on... have you checked out the blog lately?
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So I was one of those "sick" kids--you know--seemed like I was at home more days than at school, yet got excellent grades. Even so, I never got the chickenpox. (I am closer to 40 than 30 which puts me in that age bracket where most parents would drag you to a friend who had The Pox to expose you so you could gain immunity. Or just get sick. Our parents were sick back then.) However, I never got the chickenpox. I was hospitalized for pneumonia six times between fourth grade and graduation, but never got "The Pox." The vaccine came out in the mid-90's while I was in college. I asked two separate doctors if I should get it since I always heard getting chickenpox as an adult was potentially deadly. "Oh, if you have not gotten chickenpox by now, chances are you won't ever get them." That was the response from both doctors. Chances-shmances. I should have bought a lottery ticket the same day, because now, I have The Dreaded Pox. It's not common for adults to get it these days--in fact the doctor had to ask the senior doctor, Dr. Taylor, who walked with an old man gait and seemed about 85 years old, for a second opinion. He took one look at my naked back and mumbled, "Yes, she has chickenpox." Now give me my anti-viral drugs while I run a bathtub full of calamine lotion. And of course my cats all think I am 'Da Catnip Bomb while I have these lesions. As always, can't win for losing. And can't find my car keys.
Soon...very soon...http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]
You have my deepest sympathy for the itch, and my most sincere wishes that is your only memorable aspect of this horrible disease. I had it, purely by chance, no DIY immunization hehe, at around 7 or 8 and it was terrible.
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So I was one of those "sick" kids--you know--seemed like I was at home more days than at school, yet got excellent grades. Even so, I never got the chickenpox. (I am closer to 40 than 30 which puts me in that age bracket where most parents would drag you to a friend who had The Pox to expose you so you could gain immunity. Or just get sick. Our parents were sick back then.) However, I never got the chickenpox. I was hospitalized for pneumonia six times between fourth grade and graduation, but never got "The Pox." The vaccine came out in the mid-90's while I was in college. I asked two separate doctors if I should get it since I always heard getting chickenpox as an adult was potentially deadly. "Oh, if you have not gotten chickenpox by now, chances are you won't ever get them." That was the response from both doctors. Chances-shmances. I should have bought a lottery ticket the same day, because now, I have The Dreaded Pox. It's not common for adults to get it these days--in fact the doctor had to ask the senior doctor, Dr. Taylor, who walked with an old man gait and seemed about 85 years old, for a second opinion. He took one look at my naked back and mumbled, "Yes, she has chickenpox." Now give me my anti-viral drugs while I run a bathtub full of calamine lotion. And of course my cats all think I am 'Da Catnip Bomb while I have these lesions. As always, can't win for losing. And can't find my car keys.
Soon...very soon...http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]
Welcome back Leckey. Shame to hear that you have the pox though. I wish your return to the CP fold was under happier circumstances.
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