trof
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Fri Jan-04-08 06:42 PM
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AKA 5th Disease. Never heard of it until my grandson came downstairs one morning last week with bright red cheeks. Mottled red skin on his arms and tummy. "How do you feel?" "Fine." Hmmm
Research shows it's a virus, kind of kin to measles, but not. Usually shows up in kids from 5 to 14. And they usually feel 'fine'. No other symptoms.
50% have had it and don't know it. If you have, you're immune.
Not so for us elders. Flushed cheeks, achy joints, stuffy head, runny nose. blah :blush:
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Fri Jan-04-08 06:44 PM
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I may have had it as a kid, because my kids got it last year and I didn't.
Hope it clears up soon... I think it took a week for my girls. Get well soon. :hug:
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trof
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Fri Jan-04-08 06:51 PM
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But I wouldn't get that close. ;-)
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Fri Jan-04-08 06:44 PM
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2. Ooh, sorry to hear that, trof... |
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:hug: Here's hoping you get to feeling better soon.
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Fri Jan-04-08 06:46 PM
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3. my daughter used to have then when she was little, her cheeks felt like they |
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were about a bazillion degrees. I think i used to give her benedryl for that.
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Fri Jan-04-08 07:01 PM
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5. I had that when I was young. |
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Fri Jan-04-08 07:06 PM
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I'd give you a hug but I don't think I should get that close. Take care, darlin'! :hi:
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Fri Jan-04-08 07:32 PM
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7. Yeah, don't kiss me on the mouth. |
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Scotch whiskey seem to help a bit.
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Fri Jan-04-08 07:34 PM
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see what happens when you visit those grandkids???
Hope you feel better soon! Drink more scotch!!! I think that is the only thing that will kill the virus! ;)
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Fri Jan-04-08 07:35 PM
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9. That's why we didn't call you. |
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