08 Aug 07
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Originally posted by PhlabibitI think it is a virus. It caused a rash, and then I itched everywhere, badly. After the rash it seemed to attack every joint in my body. I ached everywhere. I worked through the whole ordeal. It was more annoying than debilitating.
What is this Fifth disease? The link says that Slapped Cheeks is a characteristic of this Fifth disease.
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Edit: It was similar in alot of ways to z00t. 😏
08 Aug 07
Originally posted by Ice ColdHow do you end up getting something like this? Is it specific to a region? Around here, you need to watch for the tics and mosquitoes. You could end up with Lyme or Triple E.
I think it is a virus. It caused a rash, and then I itched everywhere, badly. After the rash it seemed to attack every joint in my body. I ached everywhere. I worked through the whole ordeal. It was more annoying than debilitating.
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08 Aug 07
Originally posted by PhlabibitI was told it was rare. My wife and kids all had it too. I guess we were just lucky. 😕
How do you end up getting something like this? Is it specific to a region? Around here, you need to watch for the tics and mosquitoes. You could end up with Lyme or Triple E.
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09 Aug 07
I got it off one of my kids about 5 yrs ago.It was a real pain.I could see the rash moving down my arms and legs.All the joints swelled up and started to sieze.Hands lost all strength and my feet got so sore I could hardly walk.On the up side"the old fella"swelled up but didn't look too good all coverd in a itchy rash.Hope this helps.ps.took about 3yrs for joints to fully recover.
09 Aug 07
Originally posted by Lightening StuHoly Crap. I've had these symptoms occur every couple of years after returning from Nam. No doctor could tell me what was going on. Haven't had an outbreak in 10 years. Hope it has run it's course.
I got it off one of my kids about 5 yrs ago.It was a real pain.I could see the rash moving down my arms and legs.All the joints swelled up and started to sieze.Hands lost all strength and my feet got so sore I could hardly walk.On the up side"the old fella"swelled up but didn't look too good all coverd in a itchy rash.Hope this helps.ps.took about 3yrs for joints to fully recover.