mumps - The review - Page 3

darth_haggis · 4th August 2006, 11:24pm

Not for me to say but Mr Space Monkey has this now too

Are you all shagging, or is this terrible affliction, spreading through the interweb - much like Neos powers recognised in both worlds in the Matrix?

hotblonde · 5th August 2006, 9:56am

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Originally Posted by Ellisande

erm, no photo

Who have I been snogging? Ricky obv

What sorta time frame should I be off work for? I've had symptoms since sunday.

The incubation period is usually 16 to 25 days after infection and it is contagious three days prior to and nine days after the onset of symptoms. So, I'd say at least another week off work. If you still feel ropey after a week, maybe a bit longer. The important thing is you don't want to infect other members of staff or customers and you don't want to wear yourself out too quickly.

Elmo · 5th August 2006, 10:08am

urgh i've had the mumps already when i was about 5 or 6, get well soon jarnetty!

hotblonde · 5th August 2006, 10:14am

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Originally Posted by nevali

I've never had mumps, but I did have an MMR… when I was about eight years old. I have a feeling it was widely introduced a not inconsiderable length of time after the point where you're supposed to have it.

The MMR lasts for : 15 years against measles, 18 years against rubella and 14 years against mumps. If you have an actual infection from any of these, you'll be immune for life, but not with a vaccine. Although if infected post vaccination warranty, you may have a low level infection due to some circulating antibodies.

Space Monkey · 5th August 2006, 10:22am

I indeed also have mumps

It's agony and i have not ate in almost a week, cause it hurts to much

Hope your feeling better soon, i feel your pain

Elmo · 5th August 2006, 10:25am

your nads ok mr monkey?

Space Monkey · 5th August 2006, 10:26am

Thankfully yeah,

Altho nothing like a doctor and 2 trainee's checking you over.

Elmo · 5th August 2006, 10:29am

goodo

hope you're better soon!

darth_haggis · 5th August 2006, 10:37am

that an offer Finola?

Ellisande · 5th August 2006, 6:33pm

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Originally Posted by hotblonde

The incubation period is usually 16 to 25 days after infection and it is contagious three days prior to and nine days after the onset of symptoms. So, I'd say at least another week off work. If you still feel ropey after a week, maybe a bit longer. The important thing is you don't want to infect other members of staff or customers and you don't want to wear yourself out too quickly.

I've already had it for a week, I just had no idea what it was till wednesday, as the only symptoms I had noticed were swollen glands and I get them from time to time. It was only when I went into work and found out that the glass collector had mumps that I put two and two together. Spoken to the nursey and she says I'm not infectious now anyhoo. I find it boggin tho, the idea that I've had random persons germs in my mouth freaks me out.

Pantgirl · 5th August 2006, 10:22pm

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Originally Posted by Thermo

GET IT UP!
Honestly, my brother fell over and cracked his face a belter but refused to have his photo taken, but when he was all healed he was choking to see what he looked like
Those kind of photos are amazing

Hmm this is the firts time I have shown anyone this picture..I look a fucking sate and this is only after one night! I took the antibiotics for a week and this is exactly after the day I stopped taking them...had been out for shopping and tea with Vonnie 12 hours beforehand too

I looked rank

Urgh