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I think I have cat scratch fever
Posted on 7/15/18 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 8:06 pm
For real
Has anyone else noticed that this has been the rainiest and stormiest summer in a long time?
I don't think we've gone a full week without at least 3 days of rain in Bham
Anyway, my cat came home covered in slime a few days ago, so I stuck him in the tub to rinse him off
He didn't like it, getting started he took a good swipe at me and punctured my right forearm pretty good (one nice hole and 2 little ones)
after that, he settled down and let me get the slime off (when he figured out I wasn't going to dunk him, almost seemed like he knew what I was doing)
But the damage was done...
For the last 3 days I have been itchy and breaking out in hives
anti-histomine pills have ALMOST knocked it all out (hopefully tonight is my last night taking pills)
but I think whatever the frick was on him got in my blood
The area where the biggest puncture was has a nice little purple and yellow bruise
So, is this what cat scratch fever is?
Has anyone else noticed that this has been the rainiest and stormiest summer in a long time?
I don't think we've gone a full week without at least 3 days of rain in Bham
Anyway, my cat came home covered in slime a few days ago, so I stuck him in the tub to rinse him off
He didn't like it, getting started he took a good swipe at me and punctured my right forearm pretty good (one nice hole and 2 little ones)
after that, he settled down and let me get the slime off (when he figured out I wasn't going to dunk him, almost seemed like he knew what I was doing)
But the damage was done...
For the last 3 days I have been itchy and breaking out in hives
anti-histomine pills have ALMOST knocked it all out (hopefully tonight is my last night taking pills)
but I think whatever the frick was on him got in my blood
The area where the biggest puncture was has a nice little purple and yellow bruise
So, is this what cat scratch fever is?
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Posted on 7/15/18 at 8:55 pm to dcbl
What's your fever temperature?
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 7/15/18 at 8:58 pm to dcbl
Possibly a mild case, have you had a raised temperature over the last few days?
Posted on 7/15/18 at 9:05 pm to Vols&Shaft83
don't think I have really had fever - maybe 99?
have not really checked my temperature
I am on day 4 now (day 3 with generic benadryl) and the hives are all but gone and I feel a lot better
at first I thought it was just a heat rash (most of the hives were in my belt line and "sweaty" areas)' but I got to thinking about it - what the hell is different?
nothing, no new soap, I am not allergic to anything
and it hit me
Godam cat punctured the shite out of me, had not even thought about it until after I went to walgreens for antihistamine pills
I was gonna go see a doc if I was not better by tomorrow; but I am 90% ish better now
unless it acts up or comes back, will probably not go to the doctor (I HATE going to the doctor)
have not really checked my temperature
I am on day 4 now (day 3 with generic benadryl) and the hives are all but gone and I feel a lot better
at first I thought it was just a heat rash (most of the hives were in my belt line and "sweaty" areas)' but I got to thinking about it - what the hell is different?
nothing, no new soap, I am not allergic to anything
and it hit me
Godam cat punctured the shite out of me, had not even thought about it until after I went to walgreens for antihistamine pills
I was gonna go see a doc if I was not better by tomorrow; but I am 90% ish better now
unless it acts up or comes back, will probably not go to the doctor (I HATE going to the doctor)
This post was edited on 7/15/18 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 7/16/18 at 1:00 am to dcbl
RIP
You got gonosyphiherpelaids from the slime that was on your cat.
You got gonosyphiherpelaids from the slime that was on your cat.
Posted on 7/16/18 at 2:19 am to dcbl
Posted on 7/16/18 at 8:52 am to dcbl
Did you get it from some kitty next door?
Posted on 7/16/18 at 8:58 am to dcbl
Cat scratch fever is about getting pussy.
Posted on 7/16/18 at 10:56 am to dcbl
Posted on 7/16/18 at 12:44 pm to dcbl
From medicinenet.com:
In people who have a normal immune system, cat scratch fever is usually not a serious illness. A small papule (a raised bump) develops at the bite, scratch, or site of injury within 10 days. The signs and symptoms that follow may include
*fever,
*chills,
*nausea,
*vomiting,
*fatigue,
*loss of appetite,
*headache,
*joint pains,
*sore throat, and
*swelling and tenderness of the lymph nodes (swollen glands).
In people who have a normal immune system, cat scratch fever is usually not a serious illness. A small papule (a raised bump) develops at the bite, scratch, or site of injury within 10 days. The signs and symptoms that follow may include
*fever,
*chills,
*nausea,
*vomiting,
*fatigue,
*loss of appetite,
*headache,
*joint pains,
*sore throat, and
*swelling and tenderness of the lymph nodes (swollen glands).
Posted on 7/16/18 at 4:40 pm to dcbl
This is definitely how the zombie apocalypse is gonna start.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 11:37 pm to dcbl
my grand neice died at age 11 with that. I hate cats, fricking disgusting
Posted on 7/19/18 at 7:32 am to namvet6566
Much like werewolves and vampires you have to find the original creature that infected your cat and kill it with a silver stake through the heart before you'll be cured.
Benadryl also might work but its way less cool.
Benadryl also might work but its way less cool.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 5:23 pm to dcbl
My doc really did diagnose me with it once. Don’t remember the symptoms because it was a long time ago but yep that’s what he said.
Posted on 7/19/18 at 7:13 pm to namvet6566
Jeez, so sorry. That’s horrible.
Posted on 7/20/18 at 3:41 pm to dcbl
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