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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2006The Poxy pox
Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Just a bit off-colour for a week, then on Monday the first spots erupted. Saw the Doc Tuesday morning and he was most excited: first case of adult pox (rather than Shingles) he's seen in 10 years. He had to share it with 3 junior colleagues who'd never seen a case (though they all diagnosed it correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed half-naked me off like a prize bull or similar. Anyway, I'm now on Aciclovir to reduce severity/duration since we caught it fairly early, chlorphenamine to alleviate itching (not working that I can tell as the twinges are so aggressive that I haven't slept in 2 nights) and paracetamol for the fever (very mild indeed 'cos of my excellent healthy diet & lifestyle). All of which leads me to wonder where on earth the infection came from, as no-one I've been near to in the last 2 weeks or so, afaik, has got it. Anyway, purrs for the bereaved, job-seeking, poorly, formerly deaf, or otherwise in need. In return please spare the odd rumble for the afflicted as he tries desperately to avoid scratching too hard! Raki the d-thing isn't at all interested, but Bandit & Snowball seem to sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. Best wishes Gordon & the TT Bummer!!! I had it when I was 16. Lousy feeling. And you couldn't take anything for it! Hope you get to feeling better soon! > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Gordon & the TT Purrs going to you from Rusty. My mom has shingles right now which is quite painful. I had both chicken pox and shingles. Can't remember the first one, but definitely remember how painful shingles was. Aciclovir should help. Take it easy and hope you recover soon. > Bummer!!! I had it when I was 16. Lousy feeling. And you couldn't take > anything for it! Hope you get to feeling better soon! [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >> >> Gordon & the TT > All of which leads me to wonder where on earth the infection came from, as > no-one I've been near to in the last 2 weeks or so, afaik, has got it. Entirely possible you got it from someone who was exhibiting no symptoms but was carrying the illness. I know, I managed to give it to someone that way! In an office I used to work in, my boss got chickenpox from his kids. He came into work, assuring everyone he was not infectious. Guess what - a little while later a friend of mine came down with it. The only person he'd been in contact with who had any contact with chickenpox was little me... Or... have you been in contact with anyone who has shingles? Cheers, helen s > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Gordon & the TT Stop the itching purrs coming your way. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, CatNipped > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Euch! Lots of purrs for you to recover soon and the ITCHINESS TO GO AWAY! I still remember having chicken pox, at age 15 and on New year's Eve, to boot, so I couldn't spend it with my boyfriend. And oh, the ITCHING!! Commiserations.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Mere. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Just dreadful, Gordon!! I had it at the normal age, but I still have visible scars. >Just a bit off-colour for a week, then on Monday the first spots >erupted. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >diagnosed it correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed >half-naked me off like a prize bull or similar. Doctors! My doctor took me around to show others my surgery scar. >Anyway, I'm now on Aciclovir to reduce severity/duration since we caught >it fairly early, chlorphenamine to alleviate itching (not working that I >can tell as the twinges are so aggressive that I haven't slept in 2 >nights) and paracetamol for the fever (very mild indeed 'cos of my >excellent healthy diet & lifestyle). It's torture. Soothing purrs for those itches. >All of which leads me to wonder where on earth the infection came from, >as no-one I've been near to in the last 2 weeks or so, afaik, has got [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the >last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. Good kitties. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Oh.... my sympathies. I had it about 15 years ago as an adult. And wouldn't you know it, the spots broke out on the very day I was supposed to go for a major job interview? I had no idea what it was at first, as all my sibs had had it before I was born, and I'd never actually SEEN a case, although I had certainly heard of Chicken Pox. I thought it was some new horrible allergy/rash. The allergist put me straight right smart quick, and ushered me out of the office through the back door and told me to stay at home until the spots cleared up. The timing in my case literally could not have been worse! I had a pretty light case, and didn't ever really feel SICK, except a little bit on the first day. But it was a huge bore. Hope you feel better soon, Exocat. Melissa > Oh.... my sympathies. I had it about 15 years ago as an adult. And > wouldn't you know it, the spots broke out on the very day I was supposed to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Hope you feel better soon, Exocat. > Melissa I've been lucky (?) enough to have been exposed multiple times and never catch them. I've now been innoculated against chicken pox. So, in theory, I should never get the pox, but I could still get shingles. Oh, well. - Denise Brennasmeowmy >> and ushered me out of the office through the back door and told me to stay >> at home until the spots cleared up. The timing in my case literally could [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >theory, I should never get the pox, but I could still get shingles. Oh, >well. Oh dear. I've been exposed many times, and never had it. Ever. Should I worry? I don't remember if I've been innoculated either. Jane >>>and ushered me out of the office through the back door and told me to stay >>>at home until the spots cleared up. The timing in my case literally could [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jane It's a fairly recent vaccine (probably less then 20 years), so you might not have been. My doctor has a blood test done to make sure I hadn't had a really light case and was already immune. It's supposed to be a once-only innoculation with no boosters needed. I figured that since I work with lots of people with small children it was worth getting the shot. Check with your doctor. - Denise Brennasmeowmy > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Oh dear. How awful. Maybe you'll end up in a medical journal. Small consolation, I know... Good kitties for taking care of Dad. Non-itchy purrs coming your way. Katz Hi Gordon, When I had chicken pox as a little tyke so many eons ago, the dr told my grandmother to add baking soda to my baths and let me soak a while. It did help the itching! Another thing we used to use in the states is calomine lotion. The drawback to that is we were covered with large pink dots. <g> I hope you feel better soon! Purrs from my crew! Patti > Hi Gordon, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Purrs from my crew! > Patti Now Caladryl is even better. Calamine mixed with benedryl. Great for an itch. Jo > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > nights) and paracetamol for the fever (very mild indeed 'cos of my > excellent healthy diet & lifestyle). First, purrs! If chlorphenamine isn't working, suggest hydroxyzine to your doctor; it's also an antihistamine (and tranquilizer), but among the best drugs for itching. In shingles, you'd definitely add a corticosteroid, but I'm not sure if this is best practice for adult chickenpox. Still, it's worth asking your doctor about that as well -- it could help the itching a lot. There are some soothing things for wet compresses and/or bath. Burrow's Solution (aluminum acetate) is one, and, in the US, comes in ready-to-mix packets. Another very useful thing is oatmeal: wrap a handful in cloth, and, when you draw a bath, let the bath water run through the oatmeal so that it leaches the soothing part into the water. You can then use the wrapped-up oatmeal on bad spots. Do clean the bathtub immediately after use; dry oatmeal is hard to get off. > All of which leads me to wonder where on earth the infection came from, > as no-one I've been near to in the last 2 weeks or so, afaik, has got [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the > last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. <changing the subject totally> > Do clean the > bathtub immediately after use; dry oatmeal is hard to get off. Aint that the truth! I reckon milk-soaked dried outmeal (and weet-bix, and cornflakes) should be used in the construction industry - they're almost impossible to budge off the crockery! Yowie > <changing the subject totally> > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Yowie I'm told that you can make an emergency seal to a car radiator leak by putting in oatmeal, but it won't be possible to patch. OTOH, things are usually replaced these days. >> <changing the subject totally> >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > putting in oatmeal, but it won't be possible to patch. OTOH, things are > usually replaced these days. They tried this on Mythbusters, and I dont think outmeal worked. Although I seem to recall that a cracked egg into the radiator did. But don't trust my memory, these days it has its own leak. Yowie > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Gordon & the TT You have my sympathy. Childhood diseases can be rough on adults. You most likely got the chicken pox from an adult who was having an outbreak of shingles. That's what keeps the darned stuff out there are starts the little spring plagues. Jo > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Poor you! I had it when I was 10, still remember how itchy it felt :-( A second vote for calamine lotion here, it does leave you rather pink in patches, but also very soothing for the blisters. Don't scratch or you'll get scars!!! ;-) (my mum used to say!) Purrs for itchy relief - Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Gordon & the TT Poor you! I was 14 when I had it (55 years ago), and I still remember that awful itching! My mother dumped a lot (maybe a small box) of baking soda into a bathtub of lukewarm water and had me bathe in it. That seemed to help. Also, sometimes aspirin will help itching. Otherwise, all I can offer is sympathy. That, and the fact that, although it seems worse than shingles because it covers your whole body, it goes away a lot faster. Joy > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Gordon & the TT My sincere sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I had a cousin who acquired chicken pox at the age of 32 (in 1940) and she was really sick and miserable. She did survive and live to 90. There were no "wonder drugs" way back then. MLB > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > diagnosed it correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed > half-naked me off like a prize bull or similar. Hee, you think that's bad? Just imagine being at the gynecologist and having her say "we've got 3 student doctors here and it's not everyday they get to see this so up close. Do you mind?" I think my reply was along the lines of "Just be quick about it!!". Hope you're feeling better real soon! lal > with 3 junior colleagues who'd never seen a case (though they all > diagnosed it correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed > half-naked me off like a prize bull or similar. Hehehe... reminds me of when I had my appendix removed, it seemed like every med student in a 100 km radius came by and diagnosed me with a very painful exam. > otherwise in need. In return please spare the odd rumble for the > afflicted as he tries desperately to avoid scratching too hard! Anti-scratching purrs on the way! SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > with 3 junior colleagues who'd never seen a case (though they all > > diagnosed it correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov > Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I have never had chicken pox but it sounds miserable. It reminds me of a time when I was about twenty and went to spend the holidays with my married sister. Her two boys were smothered with the pox and my brother-in-law took great delight in telling me that as I hadn't had it I would soon catch the dread pox and that would be the end of my holiday. I was miserable in anticipation! I didn't catch it but he did and was ill for weeks, heehee. Hope you recover soon. Recovery purrs, Bev SignatureDogs may shed, but cats shred. > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the > last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. Anti-itchy purrs and quick recovery purrs headed your way. It seems everyone I know who has had chicken pox ended up with *one* scar from scratching it. Mine's just above the inside edge of the right eyebrow :) SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/dragonandthistle@snet.net >> Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! >> [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > from scratching it. Mine's just above the inside edge of the right > eyebrow :) IF I remember correctly, it has a four to five day incubation period. IMHO grocery cart handles would be a source of contamination especially if a child had been riding in the cart. MLB >>> Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! >>> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > IMHO grocery cart handles would be a source of contamination especially if > a child had been riding in the cart. MLB Just another old one that got coughed up. I know what does it but don't know how to fix it as yet. MLB > >> Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >> nights) and paracetamol for the fever (very mild indeed 'cos of my > >> excellent healthy diet & lifestyle). This is a little less aggressive than the standard therapy for shingles. I managed shingles as a child (yes, I had chickenpox before) and as an adult, with the general rule being one case per customer. An antihistamine for itching isn't a terrible idea, but hydroxyzine or possibly promethazine have more effect on itching. Were this shingles, you'd also get a corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone) and an anticonvulsant like gabapentin. The anticonvulsant reduces nerve sensitivity. I don't think there's any good data on potential long-term pain from adult chickenpox, but the additional drugs I've mentioned both relive discomfort and lower the chance of long-term effects in shingles. > >> All of which leads me to wonder where on earth the infection came from, > >> as no-one I've been near to in the last 2 weeks or so, afaik, has got [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >> otherwise in need. In return please spare the odd rumble for the > >> afflicted as he tries desperately to avoid scratching too hard! Be sure to talk to your doctor about skin treatments. The old standard, calamine lotion, helps many people. Oatmeal baths (you run the bath water through a cloth containing about 1/2 cup of oatmeal, and then pat the itchy areas with the wet cloth of oatmeal) -- disinfect the tub with bleach afterward. > An antihistamine for itching isn't a terrible idea, but hydroxyzine or > possibly promethazine have more effect on itching. Were this shingles, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > the additional drugs I've mentioned both relive discomfort and lower the > chance of long-term effects in shingles. I'll be talking to my doctor Monday. I've had a case of generalized itching that is driving me out of my mind. Got a Kenalog shot ten days ago that helped for a while. I've found that hot showers reduce nerve sensitivity for a while so I can get to sleep at night, but suspect they also make things worse by drying out skin. Aloe with lidocane (sunburn lotion) helps too. Jo > > An antihistamine for itching isn't a terrible idea, but hydroxyzine or > > possibly promethazine have more effect on itching. Were this shingles, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > night, but suspect they also make things worse by drying out skin. Aloe > with lidocane (sunburn lotion) helps too. If it seems to relate to nerve sensitivity, an anticonvulsant is probably a better thing to try than antihistamines. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is usually the first choice these days, followed by carbemazepine (Tegritol). Of course, there's a need to figure out why you are itching. > I'll be talking to my doctor Monday. I've had a case of generalized > itching that is driving me out of my mind. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Jo Have you had your thyroid checked recently? When my thyroid went south on me almost 30 years ago, that was the symptom that sent me to the doctor- itching all over. It felt like ants crawling on me. The other symptoms I put down to having a new baby (exaustion, not sleeping well at night but having to take a nap every day, weight gain). The itching was something that I *couldn't* explain as related to the baby. Katrina SignatureHistory: special people in special places at special times Anthropology: everyone else the rest of the time -KWorley, 1997 > > I'll be talking to my doctor Monday. I've had a case of generalized > > itching that is driving me out of my mind. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > at night but having to take a nap every day, weight gain). The itching > was something that I *couldn't* explain as related to the baby. A good overall physical and baseline labs, indeed, are a fine idea before more detailed studies. Liver problems also can cause itching. There are quite a number of studies, however, that find that early referral to dermatologists, if the problem is even vaguely in their area, is extremely cost-effective. For things falling into their scope, they have some of the best diagnostic skills in medicine. >> > I'll be talking to my doctor Monday. I've had a case of generalized >> > itching that is driving me out of my mind. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > extremely cost-effective. For things falling into their scope, they have > some of the best diagnostic skills in medicine. Dermatologist would likely be a good idea if it weren't that two local dermatologists are on family leave and the third is in my opinion a nut case. Blood work is in process. Physically it likely isn't serious. Mentally it is slowly driving me nuts. Jo > Have you had your thyroid checked recently? When my thyroid went south > on me almost 30 years ago, that was the symptom that sent me to the > doctor- itching all over. It felt like ants crawling on me. Hmm... I wonder if that's what's happening with me? I feel that way a lot. And I am mildly hypothyroid, and take medication for it, but maybe I need an adjustment of my dose. Well, I'll be going for an annual physical soon, and that will include a blood workup, so I'll find out all about it soon enough. The main symptom I had with hypothyroidism (before I was diagnosed) was skipping heartbeats. It feels like a fluttery sensation in the chest, as though a butterfly is doing a somersault in there. :) Kind of pleasant, but not when it happens every 10 seconds for hours on end. And before I knew what it was, it was a bit alarming. The way my doctor explained it, thyroid is the body's metronome. It helps time events in your system, such as heartbeats. So if you don't have enough of it, then certain things that require timing might go out of whack. It's not actually a *skipped* heartbeat, but rather, a *late* one. I would miss the heartbeat at the correct time, and then have two of them at the same time when the next one was set to happen. That's what caused the fluttery sensation, the two heartbeats at the same time. And during the lull when I wasn't getting a heartbeat, I would actually feel slightly breathless, which I guess is the tip of the iceberg of what people feel during a heart attack. Although my symptom wasn't at all painful. Now that I'm on thyroid, I don't get that symptom anymore, except very occasionally (usually when I'm very tired). I guess it's normal for a heartbeat to miss its timing now and again. But I'm glad I don't have to lie and bed and feel that fluttery feeling every 10 or so heartbeats! Now I just have to deal with the itchy skin. It could be due to to low thyroid. Then again, it could just mean that the felines are due for their Advantage. :) Joyce > > Have you had your thyroid checked recently? When my thyroid went south > > on me almost 30 years ago, that was the symptom that sent me to the > > doctor- itching all over. It felt like ants crawling on me. > The main symptom I had with hypothyroidism (before I was diagnosed) > was skipping heartbeats. It feels like a fluttery sensation in the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > The way my doctor explained it, thyroid is the body's metronome. It > helps time events in your system, such as heartbeats. Not really. It has a good deal to do with metabolic rates, but the direct triggering of heartbeats normally is the role of the sinoatrial node in the heart itself. Yes, the SA node is affected by hormones and other body chemicals. The heart also contains backup pacemakers. > So if you don't > have enough of it, then certain things that require timing might go [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > is the tip of the iceberg of what people feel during a heart attack. > Although my symptom wasn't at all painful. Again, it's hard to tell on symptoms alone. From the patient's standpoint, a vibrating valve could feel much like that (e.g., mitral valve prolapse). Minimally, you need an electrocardiogram for that diagnosis, possibly a Holter 24-hour electrocardiogram, and, if valve disease is suspect, an echoc ardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). Thyroid and other chemical determinations are useful adjuncts. > Now that I'm on thyroid, I don't get that symptom anymore, except > very occasionally (usually when I'm very tired). I guess it's normal [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Joyce Gordon, bigtime purrs coming your way! Having chicken pox as an adult is no fun I hear! I vaccinated both our kids for it as soon as it was available especially as DH also has not had the pox. Take care of yourself! Christine and Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker > >> Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > >> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > IMHO grocery cart handles would be a source of contamination especially if > a child had been riding in the cart. MLB > Gordon, bigtime purrs coming your way! Having chicken pox as an adult is no > fun I hear! I vaccinated both our kids for it as soon as it was available [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >> IMHO grocery cart handles would be a source of contamination especially if >> a child had been riding in the cart. MLB Mega purrs!!! I thought I was a "late comer" getting them at 16. From what I hear, it's a LOT better than shingles no matter what. I hope you become more comfortable soon. > > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > scar from scratching it. Mine's just above the inside edge of the right > eyebrow :) Mine is on my right cheek, about even with the bottom of my nose. Joy > It seems everyone I know who has had chicken pox ended up with *one* > scar from scratching it. Mine's just above the inside edge of the right > eyebrow :) I have three. One on the right side of my chin, one right between my eyes, and one on my chest. SignatureMarina, Frank and Mere. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the > last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. Calamine lotion. Lots. If you have to, *bathe* in the stuff! Purrs that it passes quickly. My Chicken Pox episode would have virtually faded from emory, except for the fact both my sister and Ihad both the Chicken Pox and the Mumps at the same time. Our doctor at the time, a real sweetheart with a kid-friendly bedside manner that should have been bottled, diagnosed us both with "The Chumps". Yowie Gordon wrote: >Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! --------------------<snip>--------------------- > In return please spare the odd rumble for the >afflicted as he tries desperately to avoid scratching too hard! > >Raki the d-thing isn't at all interested, but Bandit & Snowball seem to >sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the >last few days, even before I knew what I'd caught. Bless 'em. Purrs for you to feel better REAL SOON! Now all you have to do is teach Bandit and Snowball to do your scratching for you. Sending healing thoughts heading your way -- Regards and Purrs, O J > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Gordon & the TT Purrs on the way, Gordon , for at least the itching to subside. That alone can drive a sane person "round the bend" Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Yikes Gordon - I hope you get better *really* soon. I understand that chicken pox can be really hard on an adult so lots of quick healing purrs are coming your way. Susan M Otis and Chester > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > correctly I'm pleased to say) and showed an embarassed half-naked me off > like a prize bull or similar. > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Be careful - Acyclovir can be some *nasty* stuff! Hope you aren't too itchy! -L. > > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -L. Interesting! Acyclovir is usually considered one of the safest drugs in medicine -- may I ask what happened? The general assumption is that its molecule only interacts with herpesviruses. > > Be careful - Acyclovir can be some *nasty* stuff! > > Interesting! Acyclovir is usually considered one of the safest drugs in > medicine -- may I ask what happened? The general assumption is that its > molecule only interacts with herpesviruses. I was tempted to post a warning, too. I had the worst reaction to Acyclovir that I've ever had to a drug. I was taking it to try to prevent cold sores. The first time I tried it, I got The Headache from Hell. The 2nd time, the fingers on 1 hand went numb. That was the end of that. Katz > > > Be careful - Acyclovir can be some *nasty* stuff! > > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Hell. The 2nd time, the fingers on 1 hand went numb. That was the end > of that. I certainly believe you, and I hope this was reported to the FDA. > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! <snip> Purrs for the pox to clear quickly. I hope it doesn't itch too much. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Anti-pox purrs winging across the Atlantic. Suz&Spicey I'm so glad to hear Bandit and Snowball are such great nurse kitties. Purrs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! <snip> > Raki the d-thing isn't at all interested, but Bandit & Snowball seem to > sense that I'm in trouble 'cos they've been most attentive & cuddly the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Gordon & the TT >Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox! Ouch. You have my sympathies. I caught the disease as a child when my family made a long road trip to visit cousins. We didn't find out until we got there that all of their kids were sick with chicken pox. The visit was a short one, but, by the time we made it back home, both my sister and I had the disease and were quite miserable. SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox!/// OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. Helen M >> Would you believe it, 50 years late, I've got Chicken Pox!/// > > OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. Piggybacking, I didn't get the original post. Lots of purrs for a swift recovery, Gordan. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >> OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. > > Piggybacking, I didn't get the original post. Lots of purrs for a swift > recovery, Gordan. That's because this post first appeared in May 2005. It's ML's server hiccoughing again. I'm sure Gordon is all better by now. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >>> OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated >>> recovery. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > That's because this post first appeared in May 2005. It's ML's server > hiccoughing again. I'm sure Gordon is all better by now. LOL, I certainly hope so. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >>> OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > That's because this post first appeared in May 2005. It's ML's server > hiccoughing again. I'm sure Gordon is all better by now. Oi! I never saw it back then either. Well, I'm glad that it's over with at least. > OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. > > Helen M Thanks Helen & Folks, but it was 2 years ago. I'm fine now. Well, as fine as I'll ever be :) Purrs Gordon & the FF >>OH NO!!! Many purrs for a quick, complete and uncomplicated recovery. >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Purrs > Gordon & the FF LOL, good to read that. I was imagining you having a year long case of the pox. Oh, oh, is FWO behind this? Pox rhymes with Nox..... Nope I'm just being paranoid and the FWO isn't after us at all. Pam S. worried |
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