Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Herpa-what?

Ugh. The Sick has visited us yet again.
Actually, just Jaysen, poor kid.

The fever didn't come back, but apparently a high fever (103-104) can be a precursor to-
Hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Doesn't that just sound lovely?

Well it gets better.

Apparently, if you only have HFMD in the throat, it's called-
Herpangina.
Oh yes.
And I wasn't aware Jaysen even had a "gina".

And if that's not enough,
HFMD (and herpangina) is caused by the-
Coxsackie virus.

Oh good god, how did I make it through this doctor appointment without pissing myself?

For real? Herpangina? Coxsackie?
You've got to be kidding me.
Some medical person out there had a Freudian fun time naming those.

And for the record?
Kids are gross.

4 comments:

Casdok said...

Would love to have seen your face as you were being told!!!

Hope Jaysen feels better soon and am glad you are far away!

mommy~dearest said...

I'm sure my eyes were huge, my face red, and tears welling up in my eyes from stifling the laughter. I can be so mature...

Tanya @ TeenAutism said...

Ha! And the doctor had a straight face while he or she said it?!

Julie L. said...

Lol. That's one of the funniest diagnosis stories I ever heard. Hope every one is feeling better by now.