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Originally Posted by greeneyes
When I was younger, I used to get similar symptoms in the spring and fall. My doctor eventually diagnosed me with Fifth Disease, so called because it was the fifth virus affecting children that includes a rash. I believe the other four are rubella, scarlet fever, measles and scarlatinella. |
Thank you for posting the link because now this is what I seem to think it is.
Here's some things from the website I found the same:
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lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs.
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It actually does look lacy, but I could never could think of a term for description. On the trunk and limbs..
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An ill child may have a low-grade fever, malaise, or a "cold" a few days before the rash breaks out.
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He ALWAYS gets colds the spring, and yes, this year was no exception. Coughing, sneezing, sinus problems etc.
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The child is usually not very ill, and the rash resolves in 7 to 10 days.
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He wasn't, just had the sniffles and that was it. The rash disappeared in 1 or 2 days.
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joint pain or swelling, or both. Usually, joints on both sides of the body are affected. The joints most frequently affected are the hands, wrists, and knees.
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He actually complained of his hands and feet being "swollen" but I didn't believe him, so I didn't mention it here. Now that I see that written above, I'm convinced.
The part about it being 'contagious' Hmm.. He had the cold, gave it to me, and then now my dad has it. Eek.
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A susceptible person usually becomes ill 4 to 14 days after being infected with the virus, but may become ill for as long as 20 days after infection.
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He has had the cold FOREVER I tell you.
I hope this is what the problem is because it doesn't seem too serious and it finally solves the mystery my family has been wondering about for years and years. THANK YOU!
In any event, it may pop up again, who knows. I'll be sure to keep all of your suggestions in mind and look for symptoms. Thanks
