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| OH NO! NOT CHICKEN POX! |
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| BUSHRA |
| 03/01/02 at 08:10:51 |
| [slm] Well its finally happened , after 23 years of living on this planet (and 2 kids),I've got chicken pox :( :'(. Actually its quite funny in a way but man is it itchy :o and the doctor said that my kids would probably get it in 2 weeks or so. Any way ALHAMDOLILLAH apart from that its not so bad, any way just wanted my madina family to know. :-* BUSHRA :-) |
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| Hijabi4eva |
| 03/01/02 at 08:44:42 |
| salam isnt it better to get chickenpoxwen ur younger??? dat way u'll knowu wont get again,esp if sum 1 close to u gets it! i got it with my twin sis wen i was a lil kid, so i got nofear of gettin it again! inshallah u get well soon, n DONT ich urself! w/salam |
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| Kathy |
| 03/01/02 at 10:35:55 |
| [slm] Oh I am so sorry! I hear that Oatmeal baths are delightful! May Allah swt remove your affliction and forgive your sins! |
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| mujaahid |
| 03/01/02 at 11:38:35 |
| OATMEAL BATHS ? :o I dont think i wanna know ;) |
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| Marcie |
| 03/01/02 at 12:12:54 |
| [slm] Insha'Allah you'll feel better soon, Bushra, and your sins will be forgiven. I think that Aveeno has some oatmeal products for the bath and lotions. I know that they are good for excema. :-) [wlm] Marcie |
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| Supa_Star_Sista |
| 03/01/02 at 13:10:45 |
| [slm] stay away from me ;D first i got in an accident then i got chickenpox then i passed to my brother then my lil sister then my ELDER brother for his second time... yep i was happy when i had chickenpox i had my own room. tv , barbie dolls, ((oh no i don't play with barbie dolls any more )) games ... y am i telling u this aren't u a grown up ??? nevermind don't take my tips ;) [wlm] |
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| SisterHania |
| 03/01/02 at 13:45:49 |
| [slm] Oh poor Bushra ;D I had chicken pox last year. Its not as bad as I thought it would be. I only felt ill and feverish on day 1, after that I felt fine. The only problem is the itchyness. I used Calamine lotion over the spots. I was worried about scares and marks but Alhamdulliah I have absolutely none a year on. Better to expose the kids to the chicken pox now, once they get it they will never get it again. Also good that you have the chicken pox now because if you risk getting it when pregnant its very dangerous. So glad I had mine :) Hope you get better soon And dont scracth!! :) Hania |
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| Blessed |
| 03/01/02 at 19:43:48 |
| [slm] awwww....i hope u feel better soon insha'Allah. i think chicken pox last only a week or so...right? i had mine when i was little...and the only thing i remember...besides the itching ;D....is that i looked ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE :'(!...hehe..i remember i had a moustache right over my lips...ew..ew..ew! :)...but thank God i was only a kid then! |
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| maee |
| 03/01/02 at 21:35:52 |
| sorry to hear u have chicken pox sister Bushra, :( InshaAllah u'll get better sssooooon!....! :-* till then here's a little tip for the itching-....they say neem leaves gently swayed over the skin is relieving....try it...may help! :) get well mighty soon! |
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| Abu_Hamza |
| 03/02/02 at 03:02:59 |
| [slm][quote]Better to expose the kids to the chicken pox now, once they get it they will never get it again. [/quote]It's true that it's *rare* to get it again, but many people do get chicken pox more than once. I have been afflicted with it twice. Tahoora insha Allah. |
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| BUSHRA |
| 03/02/02 at 04:53:40 |
| [slm] JAZAKULLAH to all for your duas and replies.I feel a lot better now but I am interested in the oatmeal bath things especially if it soothes eczema since my kids have it. where could I get it , would BOOTS or BODYSHOP have it? BUSHRA :-) |
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| Marcie |
| 03/02/02 at 10:26:19 |
| [slm] Bushra, Have you tried the drugstore or your local pharmacy? You don't need a prescription to get it. [wlm] Marcie :-) |
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| Ghurabah |
| 03/02/02 at 10:52:37 |
| [slm] Glad you're okay now :) Alhamdulillah. [quote author=BUSHRA link=board=sis;num=1014988251;start=0#10 date=03/02/02 at 04:53:40] I am interested in the oatmeal bath things especially if it soothes eczema [/quote] It soothes eczema? I've got abit of eczema on my hand, itches like crazy in extreme climates ::) So, how does it sooth eczema? any more details ??? Jazakallah Khair in advance.. Ma'assalaam Zakira |
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| bhaloo |
| 03/02/02 at 11:03:11 |
| [slm] [quote author=Abu_Hamza link=board=sis;num=1014988251;start=0#9 date=03/02/02 at 03:02:59][slm] It's true that it's *rare* to get it again, but many people do get chicken pox more than once. I have been afflicted with it twice. Tahoora insha Allah.[/quote] Well actually the virus just stays dormant and can then resurface and in older people when it does, its bad. My father had it happen to him, half of the body is affected, its so weird, and if its not treated immediately it can cause a lot of problems like blindness and brain disease. |
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| SisterFidDeen |
| 03/02/02 at 20:38:24 |
| [slm] I had chicking pox when I was three and gave it to my few month old brother ;D Aren't I the best? lol Anyways, I hear taking baths with baking soda should help the itching, InshaAllah [slm] |
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| SisterHania |
| 03/03/02 at 03:53:29 |
| [quote author=bhaloo link=board=sis;num=1014988251;start=0#13 date=03/02/02 at 11:03:11][slm] Well actually the virus just stays dormant and can then resurface and in older people when it does, its bad. My father had it happen to him, half of the body is affected, its so weird, and if its not treated immediately it can cause a lot of problems like blindness and brain disease.[/quote] Are you talking about shingles? |
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| bhaloo |
| 03/03/02 at 10:23:57 |
| [slm] Yes, shingles. |
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| Kathy |
| 03/03/02 at 11:26:13 |
| colloidal oatmeal baths Sold in pharmacies and other drug outlets, colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) is not intended for a saucepan on the stove. Instead, this natural product is more suited to the water in the bathtub, where it helps soothe and soften dry skin and relieve itchy skin rashes. When combined with a liquid, this special form of oatmeal acts like a colloid (hence its name). This means that when molecules (the tiny particles of the grain, in this case) spread through another medium (i.e., the bath water), they permanently change the consistency of that medium (meaning that they totally mix in). The beauty of a colloidal oatmeal bath, therefore, is that the oatmeal particles don't all sink to the bottom of the tub. To produce colloidal oatmeal, the oats themselves are very finely ground--pulverized, in fact. This enables the grain to readily absorb liquid. When the colloidal oatmeal is added to bath water, it almost instantly gives a slightly milky, almost slimy consistency to the water--which then coats the skin, moisturizing, softening, and protecting it. The emollient, or skin-softening, properties of oat products come from ingredients in the oatmeal such as cellulose and fiber. Eczema (dry skin patches) will likely respond well to colloidal oatmeal bath treatments, as will skin conditions such as chickenpox and shingles. Insect bites, sores, and other minor skin irritations may feel soothed in such a bath, too. If you don't mind some experimenting, you can easily try to make your own colloidal oatmeal. In a blender, coffee grinder, or food processor, finely grind the oatmeal that you purchase at the grocery store. A word of caution is warranted, however. It can be a bit difficult to determine just how fine you need to make the oatmeal before it can become a colloid in water. If it's too coarse, it will simply sink uselessly to the bottom of the tub. The commercial product is processed so minutely that its ability to form a colloid is assured. Whether you're preparing a bath with a commercial colloidal oatmeal product or your home "grind," the instructions are the same: Draw a tepid bath. (Don't use hot water, which will further inflame the skin and absorb moisture from your skin rather than lubricating it.) Add several cups of the oatmeal to the bath as it's filling up. Soak for 10 minutes. Then pat (don't rub) your skin dry. Repeat the bath as needed, up to three times a day, depending on the severity of your condition. If you feel sticky after the bath, try rinsing your body off with a few cups of tepid water from the faucet in your tub. Among the widely available colloidal oatmeal bath products are Aveeno Regular Bath, Aveeno Oilated Bath, and numerous other bath preparations. Lotions, soaps, and other oatmeal-containing topical products are sold as well. General Interaction There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with colloidal oatmeal. Cautions Try not to let the treated bath water get into your eyes (it could irritate them), and hold off on taking an oatmeal bath if the area you hope to treat is acutely inflamed. The only real danger with an oatmeal bath is that it can be much more slippery than you think. Very carefully hold on to the side of the tub when getting out. Have someone help you out of the tub if you have any concerns. |
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| Kathy |
| 03/03/02 at 11:32:17 |
| [slm] Yikes! I never knew that shingles and Chicken Pox were related. Shingles is a viral infection of a nerve. It is called a varicella zoster (VZ) and is a member of the herpes clan. It is the same infection that you get -called chix pox- which has laid dormant in your system. I chooses to give Ali the Chicken Pox vaccine- insha Allah i made the right choice. |
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| Ghurabah |
| 03/03/02 at 13:48:55 |
| [slm] Jazakillah khair for the info about oatmeal baths..I thought it was the stuff you ate.. ;) Hmm...I'm gonna try it out one day, insha'Allah,and i'm gonna get the aveeno lotion and stuff too, iA, I'll see how it goes.. Peace Zakira ;D |
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| Tesseract |
| 03/04/02 at 02:10:42 |
| [slm] InshaAllah, this shall help u all! Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) produces two distinct diseases, varicella (chicken pox) and herpes zoster (shingles). The primary infection is chicken pox. It usually occurs in childhood, the virus entering through the upper respiratory tract. In some countries (e.g the Indian sub-continent), a different epidemiological pattern exists with most infections occuring in adulthood. Chicken pox almost never occurs twice in the same individual. Following recovery from chicken pox, the virus then remains latent in dorsal root and cranial nerve ganglia. Shingles occurs at all ages but is most common in the elderly, producing similar skin lesions to chicken pox. Shingles never occurs as a primary infection but results from reactivation of latent VZV from dorsal root and/or cranial root ganglia. Chicken pox usually requires no treatment in healthy chidren and infection results in lifelong immunity. However, the disease may be fatal in the immuno-deficient or immuno-compromised, when it is reasonable to use passive immunization for prophylaxis. Anyone with chicken pox who is over the age of 16 years should be considered for antiviral therapy with "Acyclovir" if they present within 72 hours of onset. Shingles is also treated with "Acyclovir" and the duration of lesion formation and time to healing can be reduced by early treatment. Wassalam. |
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