Please not again. How poxy? (tmi)

Oh no, everything crossed that it is all just a coincidence.

Sounds like you have a good couple of weeks ahead.

I'd be cautious for the next few days, if only not to tire yourself out any more than you need to, with a view to fighting off easier any infection you may have.

Oh no - keeping fingers very very tightly crossed you don't have the pox xx Try and rest up a bit if you can.

LM x

Phone the emergency doc or go to a walk in. The way you were affected last time you should get on the anti-viral asap, don't wait until Monday.

You've got the BBQ today haven't you? Delegate! Try not to overdo it (I imagine you wont since you have so much planned for the next week) and don't stop your life, well apart from getting the medicine ?

Thanks ladies.

Gah, I hate my body. ?

Every part of my body is itching now I've thought of chicken pox. ? It's like when you hear about a child having lice, you automatically scratch your head.

I'm trying to take it easy today. I'm tired as I've been up since 2am and can't seem to nap. Dinner is prepared (which H will bbq) and hopefully an early night beckons.

Really? The bad time (#2) was three years ago and last time (#3) they didn't give me anything. I guess this could be more like #2 given my head and tongue are sore? So frustrating, especially as it could all just be a coincidence. I'll give NHS a call as I'm not sure walk-ins can do prescriptions, at least they couldn't last time I was there.

I just worry about infecting vulnerable people as I would be infectious during incubation, wouldn't I?

I'm going to have a bath now and see if that helps any.

Thanks xx

Any update? What did NHS 24 say?

If it is a herpes type virus there is not a huge amount you can do unless you get meds but you know what you need to do and that is to sleep/relax/not try to run the world for a few days. Give your body a fighting chance at getting over it.

Huge hugs

Magenta x

Sorry, just back online now. It's either shingles #3 or chicken pox #4. ? Doc (who was lovely) wasn't sure which as it's still isolated. I can feel it in my head, I just hope I got to it in time. I'm on 800mg Aciclovir 5 times a day and a heavy duty antihistimine.

Anyway, I'll be back later. It's nearly time for cake.

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Oh bloody hell, that is so lame. Poor you, my lovely Such horrid timing too, when you had a great few days planned. Can anything be pushed back until you feel better?

Have you stocked up on calamine lotion? It always helps me with the itch. And it smells nice. And is pink. All are winners in my book ? Just make sure you get plenty of rest, and have everyone look after you ?

Oh crap Madge. Well at least he took you seriously and gave you medicine. As a qualified Microbiologist I concur that Aciclovir + cake is an excellent cure for Varicella Zoster! ?

Thanks ladies. ?

GW, I told her my very clever sciencey friend who knows all about this kind of thing told me to come and she said you were right. Thank you. xx

Flissy, I'm armoured with calamine aqueous cream so should be ok there. I only chucked the last of my bottle of lotion last week, I think I jinxed myself. ?

We're still going to go tomorrow. H can go to the spa on his own if he wants and we'll have room service for dinner.

It's just such bad timing, ? My oldest friend is likely to have her baby this week and given she has lost her H, I said I would help support her as much as I could. Now I can't go near her/them. I also can't go to the picnic on Thursday.

It looks like it 's the early stages so at least I don't look like a blistered freakoid. ? My head just feels horrible.

xx

I'm taking cake as a precaution in case the virus is transmitted through my laptop. I thought Aciclovir would be OTT for preventative measures but I'm being a little cautious, hence the cake. ?

Hope you feel better soon, Mogic. ?

Has she had CP? If she has its fine. In fact I would get her down the GP now and get her tested to make sure she has immunity, because she's v close to birth (and she's been exposed - if she hasn't, white lie) they should test her. At least then you'll know.

love V clever Science person <blows own trumpet>

Cake should work just fine Hooby, as long as it's a big slice!

Would the baby be ok on formula too? She's not planning to breastfeed and I thought that was what gave babies immunity?

Breastfeeding does give some antibodies but I *think* its mostly placental, certainly in the first couple of weeks.

Nooooo! Mrs Magic, you can't miss the picnic! What a shame. If it's any consolation, my two have had the pox so if you're not too itchy and fancy a day out, we can be available. Hope it doesn't strike too hard. x

Oh no! Is the drug you've been given Zovirax (that is what Mr R was told he needed to get if he suspected shingles again)

Is that a definite about the picnic then ☹️ oh no. We were so looking forward to meeting you. It's still 5 days away, is there a chance it could have buggered off?

Oh no! I hope you feel better soon xx Eurax lotion is fabulous for itching. I swore by it straight from the fridge when I had my itchyness and I now recommend it to all cp patients at work.

Oh Madge, you poor thing. I hope by catching it early that it clears up soon and you can enjoy your trip to Scotland. ?

Thanks everyone. ?

It's safe to say it's chicken pox as it's not localised any more. ? I think it was going to be a really bad bout so I'm so grateful for catching it early. My hair is still aching and I have spots around my eyes,mouth and in my nose as well as about 30 spots under my breasts.

Roo, it's Aciclovir, a heavy duty anti-viral. It's not one they give to many people really.

I think the picnic is definitely out, I'll post on BT shortly. There are three newborns and a couple of pregnant women (not to mention everyone else!) so it's just not worth the risk. ☹️

Thanks GW, I need to find out if she and her other children have had the pox. If they have, at least I'll be able to help with them. I can get her to ask her doc about the pox/blood test too.

Blah.

Aciclovir is the active ingredient in Zovirax. I think Zovirax is just the most well-known brand.

Oh no, how frustrating for you. I hope it clears soon xx

We have all had pox in our house so keep some free time when you are up and we will have our own 'poxy picnic' with you - maybe we could even manage a poxy picnic on Thursday afternoon for tea? Amy will be so sad if she can't go on a picnic with you - she was telling me this morning that she was going to have sandwiches and jelly and you and I are going to have yoghurt - 'cos you are grown-ups'.

Keep in touch. I hope you are able to enjoy other nice things at Crieff like a walk round the knock and quad biking

Magenta x

Oh Maggie, that would be fab! ? Bless her, I hope she would let me have a taste of her jelly at least. ?

I didn't know that Lumpy!

Thanks everyone. ? I'm off to spend the day in secluded luxury, see you all tomorrow. ?