Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Pityriasis Rosea

I dunno guys! That's what they tell me. I had a case of this mysterious skin issue back when I was a teenager, but it was very mild with just a handful of spots. Now, as a 30 year old, they have come back with a vengeance!! The doctor said that they were like the chicken pox in that you're only supposed to get it ONCE, but. . . AGAIN, like the chicken pox, some lucky people get the pleasure MORE than once.
I am one such person! One in a million? (Maybe I should mail that Publisher's Clearing House thing back with my luck!)
Anyway, "they" aren't sure what causes it exactly, but it's not contagious. It just looks like leprosy and lasts for- MONTHS!!!!!! Oh, joy :(
It seems my health has taken a giant crap since I turned 30 last May. There was the 22 day, life stopping migraine in June/July. Then I got a bit of a break until October when I noticed the first spot. It took a backseat though, because old friend strep throat came to play TWICE in the month of November. Right after that the spots began to spread and take over what I once thought to be clear enough skin. It's as if my body has had a massive freak out and is recalibrating to account for the shift in age brackets, meanwhile all systems are chaos!?

4 comments:

  1. This too shall pass???? At least I hope so. On the up side, you don't have anything terminal. Could it be linked to stress?

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  2. Who knows!? I am glad that I can cover most of it up with long, warm clothing. That would be much harder in the summertime! And yes, it could definately be much worse. Hope I learn my lesson this go-around! :)

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  3. Isn't it called shingles when it comes back as an adult. I am sorry you have this, my brother in law had something similar a few years ago and it is very distressing. Take care.

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  4. And yet you are Amazingly Beautiful!!!! Hope you can figure out what to do for it...doesn't seem like much fun. Love you!!

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