red-devil0602 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Last friday i started with chicken pox, itched for a week and now its stopping, any idea how long i have to stay away from people? I'm sick of being stuck in this house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebejo Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think it's until the spots are not crusty. Somewhere in the back of my mind I think it says it's because the virus is spread in the gooey crustiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sorry to hear that, no fun at all Tip: use calamine cream rather than lotion and keep it in the fridge for extra cooling effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kats inc Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 You're infectious till the spots have scabbed over It can be very nasty to get it as an adult,nowadays they recommend as an adult you see your GP and get a course of anti-viral meds. Bathing in bicarb of soda helps with the itching too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 hope you're feeling better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-devil0602 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Im alot better now thanks, i went to the docs but they didnt give me anything for it im just getting cabin fever with staying in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino's mum Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 it's 9 days in total 3 coming out, 3 out, and 3 going in or crusting over, it's the spots looking scabby thats more embarassing than anything. poor poor you. i feel so sorry for you, when i had Jack he was only 2 weeks old when oh caught it,really nasty in adults although adults can get shingles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Make the most of your garden. A few bevvies make the world look a better place. it's 9 days in total 3 coming out, 3 out, and 3 going in or crusting over, it's the spots looking scabby thats more embarassing than anything. poor poor you. i feel so sorry for you, when i had Jack he was only 2 weeks old when oh caught it,really nasty in adults although adults can get shingles. Blimey that's quick. All 4 of mine took longer for the spots to come out, scab and go. Edited July 14, 2008 by greys mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colliemad Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I had chickenpox as a child (not much fun) then a few weeks ago developed shingles - great!! Been back at work for a while now but still have scars on my face, at least now Im older I can cover them with make up. Get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-devil0602 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Make the most of your garden. A few bevvies make the world look a better place. Blimey that's quick. All 4 of mine took longer for the spots to come out, scab and go. I have 3 boxers! i no longer have a garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-devil0602 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think i have given my bf chicken pox now, he has come out in itchy spots so is off to the doctors this morning I will feel terrible if he has got them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think i have given my bf chicken pox now, he has come out in itchy spots so is off to the doctors this morning I will feel terrible if he has got them No you won't because now you can say...see I told you how ill I felt!!! Hope your spottiness has calmed down now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunzara Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think i have given my bf chicken pox now, he has come out in itchy spots so is off to the doctors this morning I will feel terrible if he has got them Did you expect him to be immune?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-devil0602 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I will come give them to you if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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