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Hand, foot, mouth in adults

Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:28 pm
Posted by braindeadboxer
Utopia
Member since Nov 2011
8742 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:28 pm
Caught this shite from my 2 year old. Is there anything out there to get some relief....? Benadryl does nothing. I didn’t know adults could catch this and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Crazy part is my little girl had a very mild case of it and it didn’t slow her down a bit, but I caught a case from hell.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
73700 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:29 pm to
Just be careful that it doesn't spread to your fingers, toes, and tongue.
Posted by Bread Orgeron
Baw Bakery
Member since Aug 2006
11879 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:29 pm to
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Just be careful that it doesn't spread to your fingers, toes, and tongue.


Or your head, shoulders, knees, or toes
Posted by braindeadboxer
Utopia
Member since Nov 2011
8742 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:30 pm to
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Just be careful that it doesn't spread to your fingers, toes, and tongue


Already got to my fingers and feet. Bottom of my feet feel like I’ve been walking in wet work boots and socks all day.
Posted by STLDawg
The Lou
Member since Apr 2015
4614 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:30 pm to
Usually worse in adults than in kids. Could try some hydrocortisone cream. Main thing is just to ride it out these next few days.
Posted by braindeadboxer
Utopia
Member since Nov 2011
8742 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:31 pm to
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hydrocortisone cream


Think I have some of that. Thanks
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
73700 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:32 pm to
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Already got to my fingers and feet.


That's terrible. Just have to hope it doesn't make it to your fingernails and toenails at this point.
Posted by braindeadboxer
Utopia
Member since Nov 2011
8742 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:37 pm to
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That's terrible. Just have to hope it doesn't make it to your fingernails and toenails at this point.


Is there a trick to keep it from spreading?
Posted by Spelt it rong
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
11015 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:39 pm to
Whatever you do, don't let it get to the base or the tip
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
73700 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:41 pm to
quote:

Is there a trick to keep it from spreading?


Yes. The trick is to catch it early before it gets to your wrist, ankle, and neck.
Posted by biggsc
Member since Mar 2009
34777 posts
Posted on 2/8/19 at 10:43 pm to
Wash your hands after you feed or change them
Posted by Brodeur
Member since Feb 2012
4693 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 1:09 am to
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Fortunately, complications are uncommon. Fingernail and toenail loss can occur but is temporary, and the nails grow back without treatment.12,13 Rare cases of viral meningitis have been reported that required hospitalization. Even more unusual is encephalitis or paralysis, usually associated with EV 71 infection.1



I got it in the form of encephalitis. fricking sucked.
Posted by saint tiger225
San Diego
Member since Jan 2011
49197 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 1:15 am to
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Crazy part is my little girl had a very mild case of it and it didn’t slow her down a bit, but I caught a case from hell.
Congrats on being a pussy.
Posted by TigerstuckinMS
Member since Nov 2005
33687 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 1:30 am to
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Is there a trick to keep it from spreading?

This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 1:31 am
Posted by StormTiger
Norwich, England (from Texas)
Member since Dec 2003
4943 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 1:32 am to
had it last year - pretty much same thing, little one got it, not that big of a deal and it was not pleasant for me...there is a 2-3 day period where there is literally nothing you can do to make you itch less...then it gets better.
Posted by Tiguar
Montana
Member since Mar 2012
33131 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 2:11 am to
Hydrocortisone may precipitate infection on the blisters if they pop but if you just can't stand it, -might- help.

Calamine lotion will dry the blisters out and cold bath/shower will restrict the blood vessels and provide some relief.

Eat sherbet and suck on ice for your mouth.


Pray to your God.
Posted by Belly
Member since Dec 2016
246 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 5:17 pm to
Ask around on Facebook. There should be an essential oil for that specific purpose.
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
25786 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 6:00 pm to
I got it about 3 or 4 years ago from one of my kids. It's awful. I ran like 104 degree fever for a day and the blisters lasted about 3 days.

The internet said adults usually wouldn't get it. The internet lied.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
76124 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 6:04 pm to
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Is there a trick to keep it from spreading?
Posted by Kcrad
Diamondhead
Member since Nov 2010
68342 posts
Posted on 2/9/19 at 6:15 pm to
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus.


I want to know who named that virus.
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