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scarlet fever - how bad is the sickness part?

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 16:50

I'm pretty sure I've been exposed to scarlet fever in the last few days. As of last night I have a horrible sore throat and currently feeling pretty rubbish . Lots of bugs going round atm so probably one of those but anyway...

I have chronic gastritis. I am pretty much terrified of getting sick in case it triggers the terrible nausea I had when the gastritis started. My stomach is very weak.

So my eventual question is, I know vomiting is a symptom but is it usually severe prolonged vomiting or more of secondary symptom? Need to know what I might be up against!

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 16:58

Help!

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usualsuspect · 30/01/2013 17:00

When my DD had Scarlet fever, I don't recall her being sick at all. Just a sore throat and a rash. It was a long time a go now though.

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 17:08

That's the kind of answer I need!

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fivesacrowd · 30/01/2013 17:11

One if my mindees had it last week. Wasn't sick, horrible sore throat and rash though!

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 17:23

So it might be possible to have it and not be sick? I feel a bit calmer now!

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carbondated · 30/01/2013 19:17

DD had it when she was 5 (also a long long time ago). I thought it was tonsilitis until she came out in a strange rash which then started to peel. I don't remember sickness being a main feature of hers. Mainly the very sore throat and very unusual rash. Fingers crossed you don't get it but wouldn't worry about the tummy aspect unduly.

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bigbluebus · 30/01/2013 20:40

DD has also had it although probably about 10 yrs ago now. Don't remember her being sick either but was covered in a rash.

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 20:49

Thanks so much for the responses. DD has now gone to bed with a slight temp - she's got some spots on her arms? Confused

Will keep a close eye ...

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IHeartKingThistle · 30/01/2013 20:51

Sorry should add she is 6 and exposed to the same child as I was.

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Haemadoots · 30/01/2013 20:55

Dd had it a few year ago, wasn't sick at all, very high temp, sore throat, then the rash came, oh and gp said the strawberry tongue was a giveaway, I was worried I would catch it but he said most adults have been exposed to it in childhood and I may just get a sore throat.

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sittinginthesun · 30/01/2013 20:57

My sister had it when we were children. Don't remember her being sick, but she had a very high temperature and sore throat. Was many years ago, though.

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Chocaholics · 30/01/2013 21:11

I've had Scarlett fever, had a rash, temp, sore throat but no sickness. Fingers crossed you are ok.

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IHeartKingThistle · 31/01/2013 20:42

ok I've now had the worst swollen sore throat of my life for 48 hours. I feel awful. what the hell do I have?

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IHeartKingThistle · 01/02/2013 16:21

2-3 WEEKS???

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