Measles, Staph -now MUMPS

monster · 10-24-2007, 03:13 PM

yup, now we're getting letters home about mumps in the school. Anyone else? It'll be smallpox next. Thing is, mumps wasn't considered serioius when I was a kid. I guess maybe it's more of a problem since the vaccine came iin -fewer adults have had it as children so are now not immune. When I was little, all the adults had had mumps when they were kids. (Cool name for a disease isn't it? I always picture little marshmallow guys with googly eyes)

German measles was the one they used to scare us about. Nobody wanted to catch the Gernam measles. Nobody really knew what it was either. I'm beginning to suspect it was an urban myth.....

Sundae · 10-24-2007, 03:29 PM

Mum made my brother sleep in my bed for a night (while I slept in his) when I had mumps. I caught it from my sister, but my brother held out longest. I'm not sure if the bed thing worked - probably more being in our vicinity - but he caught it and Mum was relieved, saying it was important for boys to get mumps. She was vague as to why, leading me to believe that men got mumps on their willy. Not a million miles from the truth.

Cloud · 10-24-2007, 04:10 PM

I had German measles as a kid, so not a myth.

You know humans got these diseases by associating with domestic animals back in prehistory, right? Ya gotta read, "Guns, Germs & Steel"

jester · 10-24-2007, 04:41 PM

We have been put on notice "here" about an outbreak of - Shigellosis. A stomach ailment. Personally, I had never heard of it before. However, one elementary school has had several cases. Our local health dept has said that they have seen a "spike" in the number of cases, but that the overall number for the year is average. I guess it took the "spike" to happen, in order for it to be reported on the news.

Spexxvet · 10-24-2007, 04:45 PM

It's the terrorists, I tell ya!

lookout123 · 10-24-2007, 05:29 PM

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She was vague as to why, leading me to believe that men got mumps on their willy.

can lead to shooting blanks. at least that's what they told us as kids.

Spexxvet · 10-24-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

can lead to shooting blanks. at least that's what they told us as kids.

I thought that was measles?

lookout123 · 10-24-2007, 05:42 PM

want to test the theory?

i honestly don't know, but that is what i was told. must be true, dad wouldn't lie, would he? *thinks back to all the crazy shit dad said...*

Spexxvet · 10-24-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

want to test the theory?
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Sure. Open wide.

Had a vasectomy so this is the control part of the test.

lookout123 · 10-24-2007, 05:47 PM

ah, this is where spexx took to heart the old adage "you're only as gay as the guy sucking your dick..."

i'll pass on the experiment, thanks.

Spexxvet · 10-24-2007, 06:13 PM

You were right, it's mumps.

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In adults, mumps can affect a woman's eggs or a man's sperm. A man who gets mumps may become sterile (not be able to have children). For both men and women, mumps can be very painful.

Sundae · 10-25-2007, 03:19 AM

I think the thing my Mum was hinting around was that men can get painful and swollen testicles with mumps. At that age I wasn't aware that boys had anything more than one dangly bit, so I think she was trying not to confuse me. Even though she did!

Aliantha · 10-25-2007, 04:48 AM

the heat of the fever in the glands is what causes the impotence. Same can happen from any kind of severe fever which affects the glands.

DucksNuts · 10-25-2007, 07:13 AM

We are on Chickenpox alert here. My kids were exposed last week.

Ive had the mumps, chickenpox and german measles.

Chickenpox at age 19, german measles at 12 and mumps at 17.

smurfalicious · 10-25-2007, 07:39 AM

I had the mumps when I was 19, which is odd because I've had all my MMR shots, and, in fact, had another MMR when I was 17/18 just before college. It was freakin painful as all hell. I woke up one morning, taking a piss, and my head hurt so badly - couldn't figure out why because I hadn't been THAT drunk the night before. I went to wash my hands and when I looked in the mirror - holy mother of god - my head was swollen. I couldn't see my ears!!! There's nothing like a freakishly large swollen head to give you a heart attack along with your mumps.

But the good doc gave some nice pills that made me feel all good and stuff, especially with a toke or four, that took the pain away...

10-24-2007, 03:13 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Measles, Staph -now MUMPS yup, now we're getting letters home about mumps in the school. Anyone else? It'll be smallpox next. Thing is, mumps wasn't considered serioius when I was a kid. I guess maybe it's more of a problem since the vaccine came iin -fewer adults have had it as children so are now not immune. When I was little, all the adults had had mumps when they were kids. (Cool name for a disease isn't it? I always picture little marshmallow guys with googly eyes) German measles was the one they used to scare us about. Nobody wanted to catch the Gernam measles. Nobody really knew what it was either. I'm beginning to suspect it was an urban myth..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Mum made my brother sleep in my bed for a night (while I slept in his) when I had mumps. I caught it from my sister, but my brother held out longest. I'm not sure if the bed thing worked - probably more being in our vicinity - but he caught it and Mum was relieved, saying it was important for boys to get mumps. She was vague as to why, leading me to believe that men got mumps on their willy. Not a million miles from the truth. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-24-2007, 04:10 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I had German measles as a kid, so not a myth. You know humans got these diseases by associating with domestic animals back in prehistory, right? Ya gotta read, "Guns, Germs & Steel" __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-24-2007, 04:45 PM	#5
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	It's the terrorists, I tell ya! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

10-24-2007, 05:42 PM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	want to test the theory? i honestly don't know, but that is what i was told. must be true, dad wouldn't lie, would he? thinks back to all the crazy shit dad said... __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

10-24-2007, 04:41 PM	#4
jester why so serious Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,712	We have been put on notice "here" about an outbreak of - Shigellosis. A stomach ailment. Personally, I had never heard of it before. However, one elementary school has had several cases. Our local health dept has said that they have seen a "spike" in the number of cases, but that the overall number for the year is average. I guess it took the "spike" to happen, in order for it to be reported on the news.

10-24-2007, 05:47 PM	#10
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	ah, this is where spexx took to heart the old adage "you're only as gay as the guy sucking your dick..." i'll pass on the experiment, thanks. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

10-25-2007, 03:19 AM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I think the thing my Mum was hinting around was that men can get painful and swollen testicles with mumps. At that age I wasn't aware that boys had anything more than one dangly bit, so I think she was trying not to confuse me. Even though she did! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-25-2007, 04:48 AM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	the heat of the fever in the glands is what causes the impotence. Same can happen from any kind of severe fever which affects the glands. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-25-2007, 07:13 AM	#14
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	We are on Chickenpox alert here. My kids were exposed last week. Ive had the mumps, chickenpox and german measles. Chickenpox at age 19, german measles at 12 and mumps at 17.

10-25-2007, 07:39 AM	#15
smurfalicious Tool. Not the band - you are one. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 501 Northlake Blvd., North Palm Beach FL Posts: 329	I had the mumps when I was 19, which is odd because I've had all my MMR shots, and, in fact, had another MMR when I was 17/18 just before college. It was freakin painful as all hell. I woke up one morning, taking a piss, and my head hurt so badly - couldn't figure out why because I hadn't been THAT drunk the night before. I went to wash my hands and when I looked in the mirror - holy mother of god - my head was swollen. I couldn't see my ears!!! There's nothing like a freakishly large swollen head to give you a heart attack along with your mumps. But the good doc gave some nice pills that made me feel all good and stuff, especially with a toke or four, that took the pain away... __________________

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