I stayed off work today because I had what I thought was flu,but since I got up have found I am covered in small itchy spots.(I had both measles and chicken pox as a child.
2007-03-10 02:35:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
you can actually get the chicken pox twice. My sister did. It's not common but many people have. It could also be shingles so seeing your doctor as soon as possible would be a good idea. Since it's the weekend go to an out of hours doctor or your local A&E. You could also have an alergic reaction,to something you have ate, drank or ben exposed to do you have any other symptoms. Either way best to get it checked out. It could also be hives or to be safe apply a pressure to one of your 'spots' with a glass and make sure it goes clear, to rule out meningitis. Best of luck!
2007-03-10 02:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by SH2007 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't matter. You can become susceptible to chicken pox. They have found a new strain that they are tell parents of teenagers that rec'd this vaccine to get it again. Or you can have the German measles. You can even have had an allergic reaction to some food or clothing fabric, but if you are unsure see a Doctor.
And if you have pets they can be flea bites. Also check your sheets for little red critters they are called bed bugs. if you have any fleas or bed bugs. Immediately. Get de-foggers and fog your home, basically fumigate. Also, wash your sheets, clothes, pillows etc. in hot water. After you have de-fogged your home. Get Raids flea's killer and spray your mattress, rug, coach etc... and air out or best thing is to get a new bed if this the case
2007-03-10 07:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ce Ce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you eaten anything new lately? Did you cook shellfish and or possibly nick yourself? If so you might have a nasty case of the hives. I went clamming once last summer and accidentally nicked my finger. Well wit hen a day or two I had nasty red itchy spots all over my upper arms and inner thighs. I put calamine lotion on them to relieve the itching and took Benadryl. I suggest going to the doctors, i did the home remedy and it took 2 weeks to go away. Not fun!
2007-03-10 02:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Rebekah B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also have shingles which is a second form of chicken pox. Shingles will more than likely show up in patchy areas whereas chicken pox are spread all over.
2007-03-10 02:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by jason g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a heat rash, could be an allergic reaction to something... could be workalitus!!! lol
You should check that the rash dissappears under pressure by pressing a drinking glass to it. If it doesn't it could be meningitus... i doubt it is but it is always best to be aware of it, especially if you have had flu like symptoms. Also if you are using tampons, you need to be sure it isn't toxic shock syndrome. I don't mean to be alarmist but it is better to rule these things out... check out your symptoms properly
hope you get well soon
2007-03-10 02:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by mojo jo jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shingles? but sometimes a person is unlucky enough to get chicken pox 2 or 3 times
2007-03-10 02:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jojo and manda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an allergy or eczema? One of my friend has eczema regularly, she's covered with dry itchy spots/patches on her face and body. It comes and go. Best thing of course is to check with your GP. Good luck
2007-03-10 02:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by sbro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to call the doctor out straight away-it could be serious. I hope you haven't been eating mushrooms. I ate some wild ones once and got a similar reaction.
2007-03-11 00:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would advise you to ring the nhs direct helpline. it sounds like you maybe having an allergic reaction to something, maybe someting you touched or have eaten, if symptoms get worse consult your doctor imediately. if u start to get headaches, or sickness with it then maybe its possible that it could b something more serious, but dont panic, take a nice warm bath, put some cream on, and DONT scratch!
2007-03-10 02:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have an allergic reaction... could be food or could be something you encountered outside. Maybe it is a rash. If there is a clinic near you, have it checked out. Good luck.
2007-03-10 02:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋