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Coxsackie virus..
Last year I got sick with something the doctors called "the coxsakie virus" and thats what they THOUGHT, they had to look in their books and etc, because they honestly had no idea at first.
It caused symtoms that looked like the hand foot and mouth disease, I had sore like blisters everywhere, (i mean everywhere, i went to prime care and they just thought i had a bladder infection, but they were wrong)
The doctor said there is nothing they could give me for it, and its just waiting it out.
I felt like I was going to die, I swear.
It really left emotional and PHYSICAL scars, that really to this day still hurt me (the emotional).
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there is a picture of my back, of what it looked like, see it left deep scars, and some are kind of puffy now today, they look like blisters kinda but tougher, and I dont know how to get them removed? Also, my face, I have some scars from it, since the open sores turned into scabs, and some were deep, so the scars were deep. So I have random spots on my face that are an off color and indented a little. It really did a number on my confidence. I'm oaky now I guess, I seem to be, and I know I've posted questions abotu this before, and all you people can tell me, is that.. "oh well, scars heal." I know that. But its SO hard for me to deal with this,
I dont think you understand. I dont know why it had to happen to me.
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I'm sorry you've had to deal with this. A long while ago, your scars would have looked more typical, in the days before vaccines against smallpox, chicken pox, roseola, etc. I have a lot of scars I hate, but luckily, most of them aren't on my face. That's the worst part, I'm sure, is not being able to disguise them.
Have you seen a dermatologist to see if laser treatments or possibly an exfoliant such as Retin-A would make a difference for you?
As far as "why me?" There is no answer. A virus doesn't care which host it invades. It could have been someone else just as easily. I'm sorry that it just happened to be you. But I'm sure that some good things will happen in your life that could just as easily have happened to someone else as well.
I hope something works for you. Feeling disfigured is emotionally devastating. :(
Sabine
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Hi Honey, I'm an esthetician, trained in skin care. I did some research on your problem. Coxackie virus is the name given to a number of viruses that can cause all kinds of problems, including the one that you had. And while you say the virus has run it's course, you just need help dealing with the aftermath. I do have a suggestion. I like all natural remedies, and I am willing to try almost anything. If myself or one of my sons had this problem, I would try anything and everything until I found the cure. SO here is what I suggest. Try ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL. My son had a condition called kerititis pilaris. And we have tried many things, even prescriptions, but this product is the one that finally worked. Also it cured my boyfriends atheletes foot fungus. It is all natural, you can even cook with it, and it is recommended by many naturopathic doctors for good health. It is considered to be a healthy form of fat.
But you can also put it on your skin. It is kinda greasy, so massage it on, then towel off the excess, so you can get dressed and stuff. Use it every day. YOu can get organic extra virgin coconut oil over the internet, or at any health food store. It is not too expensive, maybe $8.00 to $12.00 for a jar, about 15 ounces. A jar should last you a long time. Use it until the jar is finished, then see how things are. If you see improvement, then keep it up. If you don't get the result you like then you could try EMU OIL.
Also you can get that over the internet. I think it may be more expensive.
I hope this helps and I hope your folks will help you to purchase this stuff so you can try it. What do you have to loose.
I know it can be very emotionally traumatic to have skin problems. I hope your folks will understand, and if not, maybe you can get some on your own.
GOod luck to you
Michele
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