Phase 1- Symptoms: I was sitting on my sofa when I suddenly had a headache out of nowhere. Soon when I took my temperature I got a fever. My throat also felt kind of sore and I knew I had a sore throat.
Phase 2- Primary Care Physician: So, I called my general doctor. I waited for a while in the tiny and bright as sun, doctor's room when they finally called my name. My doctor examined me and gave some medicine and told me to take it 3x a day and get plenty of sleep. Then he said, if I didn't get well for 3 days, I should go to a specialist.
I waited for three days and I felt that I might be getting worse since I started to have red bumps on my skin all over my legs and arms.
Phase 3- First visit to Specialist: So, I went to the specialist. I waited for about a hour in the waiting room. Finally, they called my name and I went in to this room. The specialist did this test which was called: Antibody Testing. Antibody testing is when you are exposed to VZV, your immune system responds by producing antibodies to the virus. Two types of VZV antibodies may be found in the blood: IgM and IgG. IgM antibodies are the first to be produced by the body in response to a VZV infection. After that he did another test called:Viral detection. Viral detection involves finding VZV in a blood, fluid, or tissue sample. This can be done either by culturing the virus or by detecting the virus’s genetic material. The choice of tests and samples collected depends on the patient, their symptoms, and on the doctor’s clinical findings. Once when they were done with all the tests, they found I had a disease called Chicken Pox. They told me to go home and do not talk to anyone or go to anyone's houses because you may give them your sickness and it will spread. They said that if I don't get well a day then I should come back here.
Phase 4- Second visit to Specialist: Since I didn't get well in a day, I went back to my specialist. I went to the specialist room. This is what he said to me: "Diagnosis of chickenpox is usually made on the presence of its characteristic rash (initial red papules that evolve into vesicles containing fluid) and that different stages of lesions are present simultaneously. A clue to the diagnosis is in knowing that the patient has been exposed to an infected contact within the 10-21 day incubation period. Patients may also have prodromal signs and symptoms."
Phase 5- Treatment, Surgeries, etc.: The specialist suggested that I should take frequent baths to lower the itching which would be really helpful. Plus, the specialist told be I can put a lotion called Calamine. But most importantly the specialist told me to take Acyclovir. The specialist said that this would treat it.
Phase 6- Rehabilitation Plan: The specialist told me more detail about each thing I mentioned and how it can help. Starting of with taking frequent baths. Of course chicken pox is known mostly for getting itchy and red spots. Well the specialist said by taking frequent baths I reduce the itching. By reducing the itching I lower the amount of chance of having bacteria infections. The specialist also said that the lotion called Calamine which is an over the counter preparation that can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin. Last but not least was the Acyclovir. The specialist told me " Acyclovir is an anti-viral drug that may be used to treat chicken pox. In uncomplicated cases acyclovir taken 5 times a day has been shown to cause shorter periods of new lesion formation, fewer lesions, and more rapid healing but only if started within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of the rash. Acyclovir has not been shown to decrease the rate of complications in otherwise healthy children who get chicken pox. Oral acyclovir is more strongly recommended for children with underlying skin disease such as eczema, newborns, adults, and smokers since this group is at greater risk for complications. But it would be fine if you would take Acyclovir." The specialist said that this would be the plan for me to recover and remove the chicken pox. He also told me when I was recovered to come back for further instructions.
I followed all the instructions and in a couple of weeks I recovered. I was pleased to not have red dots all over me and not have the want to scratch everywhere around me.
Phase 7- Permanent Recovery Plan: So once I was perfectly sure that I was fine I went to the specialist. The specialist saw I was fine and told me that I was immune or life because I had chicken pox but I could get shingles. He also told me that I could take the shingles vaccine just in case but in other word I was fine. I was really glad from that day because I was feeling much better than before.
Phase 2- Primary Care Physician: So, I called my general doctor. I waited for a while in the tiny and bright as sun, doctor's room when they finally called my name. My doctor examined me and gave some medicine and told me to take it 3x a day and get plenty of sleep. Then he said, if I didn't get well for 3 days, I should go to a specialist.
I waited for three days and I felt that I might be getting worse since I started to have red bumps on my skin all over my legs and arms.
Phase 3- First visit to Specialist: So, I went to the specialist. I waited for about a hour in the waiting room. Finally, they called my name and I went in to this room. The specialist did this test which was called: Antibody Testing. Antibody testing is when you are exposed to VZV, your immune system responds by producing antibodies to the virus. Two types of VZV antibodies may be found in the blood: IgM and IgG. IgM antibodies are the first to be produced by the body in response to a VZV infection. After that he did another test called:Viral detection. Viral detection involves finding VZV in a blood, fluid, or tissue sample. This can be done either by culturing the virus or by detecting the virus’s genetic material. The choice of tests and samples collected depends on the patient, their symptoms, and on the doctor’s clinical findings. Once when they were done with all the tests, they found I had a disease called Chicken Pox. They told me to go home and do not talk to anyone or go to anyone's houses because you may give them your sickness and it will spread. They said that if I don't get well a day then I should come back here.
Phase 4- Second visit to Specialist: Since I didn't get well in a day, I went back to my specialist. I went to the specialist room. This is what he said to me: "Diagnosis of chickenpox is usually made on the presence of its characteristic rash (initial red papules that evolve into vesicles containing fluid) and that different stages of lesions are present simultaneously. A clue to the diagnosis is in knowing that the patient has been exposed to an infected contact within the 10-21 day incubation period. Patients may also have prodromal signs and symptoms."
Phase 5- Treatment, Surgeries, etc.: The specialist suggested that I should take frequent baths to lower the itching which would be really helpful. Plus, the specialist told be I can put a lotion called Calamine. But most importantly the specialist told me to take Acyclovir. The specialist said that this would treat it.
Phase 6- Rehabilitation Plan: The specialist told me more detail about each thing I mentioned and how it can help. Starting of with taking frequent baths. Of course chicken pox is known mostly for getting itchy and red spots. Well the specialist said by taking frequent baths I reduce the itching. By reducing the itching I lower the amount of chance of having bacteria infections. The specialist also said that the lotion called Calamine which is an over the counter preparation that can be applied to the blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin. Last but not least was the Acyclovir. The specialist told me " Acyclovir is an anti-viral drug that may be used to treat chicken pox. In uncomplicated cases acyclovir taken 5 times a day has been shown to cause shorter periods of new lesion formation, fewer lesions, and more rapid healing but only if started within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of the rash. Acyclovir has not been shown to decrease the rate of complications in otherwise healthy children who get chicken pox. Oral acyclovir is more strongly recommended for children with underlying skin disease such as eczema, newborns, adults, and smokers since this group is at greater risk for complications. But it would be fine if you would take Acyclovir." The specialist said that this would be the plan for me to recover and remove the chicken pox. He also told me when I was recovered to come back for further instructions.
I followed all the instructions and in a couple of weeks I recovered. I was pleased to not have red dots all over me and not have the want to scratch everywhere around me.
Phase 7- Permanent Recovery Plan: So once I was perfectly sure that I was fine I went to the specialist. The specialist saw I was fine and told me that I was immune or life because I had chicken pox but I could get shingles. He also told me that I could take the shingles vaccine just in case but in other word I was fine. I was really glad from that day because I was feeling much better than before.