pretty sure my wife has westnile
she been very sick for past week with the symptoms of westnile doctors seem to think that is what she has, but they dont test for it until you have been sick for ten days nothing they can do about it anyways just have to get over it and takes longtime....been some cases of it around here.
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Hope your wife gets better. Maybe it's just the flu. Sounds like you don't have a diagnosis yet. Hope for the best. Joe
When I first heard about the disease, my thought was, why don't those poor, miserable wretches take a ferry to the other side of the river??[:D]0 -
I heard on the news this has killed about 90% of the crows, robins and other lil' birdies around here in Maryland.
People on the other hand only have a bad time if they were in bad health to begin with or don't seek doctors help, so hopefully she will just have the "flu" symptoms for awhile then be better.
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Rodeo ridin' friend of mine got bit by a mosquito in Southern Arizona last year, got the symptoms of West Nile, went to emergency room, and was promptly given some antibiotics by an unskiled medico, long story short; he's in an induced coma while they try to figure out what to do to save his kidneys.
West Nile is BAD NEWS, but uneducated Doctors are worse.
The longer some idiot tells you to wait; the sooner you should get to a REAL doctor for the test.
Hope your wife's only got a cold.0 -
An older guy I worked with got it last year. One of the only 3 human cases of it in Illinois. We were shocked. It put him out. He went to the hospital for a long time. I think it attacks your nervous system. Anyway, he got out but it gave him an early retirement. I haven't seen him but they say he can't use one leg now and he has to use a walker to get around. Really sad.
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What are the typical symptons of the disease? 0 -
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she has really bad headache ,tiredness.body ache and the skin rash deal....fars as what she has told me..
Symptoms of West Nile Virus
Q. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) infection?
A. Infection with WNV can be asymptomtic (no symptoms), or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease.
It is estimated that about 20% of people who become infected with WNV will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks.
The symptoms of severe disease (also called neuroinvasive disease, such as West Nile encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 150 persons infected with the West Nile virus will develop a more severe form of disease. Serious illness can occur in people of any age, however people over age 50 and some immunocompromised persons (for example, transplant patients) are at the highest risk for getting severely ill when infected with WNV.
Most people (about 4 out of 5) who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop any type of illness (an asymptomatic infection), however you cannot know ahead of time if you'll get sick or not when infected.
Q. What is the incubation period in humans (i.e., time from infection to onset of disease symptoms) for West Nile disease?
A. Usually 2 to 15 days.
Q. How long do symptoms last?
A. Symptoms of West Nile fever will generally last a few days, although even some healthy people report having the illness last for several weeks. The symptoms of severe disease (encephalitis or meningitis) may last several weeks, although neurological effects may be permanent.
Q. What is meant by West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis, West Nile poliomyelitis, "neuroinvasive disease" and West Nile fever?
A. The most severe type of disease due to a person being infected with West Nile virus is sometimes called "neuroinvasive disease," because it affects a person's nervous system. Specific types of neuroinvasive disease include: West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis, West Nile meningoencephalitis and West Nile poliomyelitis. Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it, and poliomyelitis refers to an inflammation of the spinal cord.
West Nile Fever is another type of illness that can occur in people who become infected with the virus. It is characterized by fever, headache, tiredness, aches and sometimes rash. Although the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have been sick for several weeks.
Q. If I have West Nile Fever, can it turn into West Nile encephalitis?
A. When someone is infected with West Nile virus (WNV) they will typically have one of three outcomes: No symptoms (most likely), West Nile fever (WNF in about 20% of people) or severe West Nile disease, such as meningitis or encephalitis (less than 1% of those who get infected). If you develop a high fever with severe headache, consult your health care provider.
West Nile fever is characterized by symptoms such as fever, body aches, headache and sometimes swollen lymph glands and rash. West Nile fever generally lasts only a few days, though in some cases symptoms have been reported to last longer, even up to several weeks. West Nile fever does not appear to cause any permanent health effects. There is no specific treatment for WNV infection. People with West Nile fever recover on their own, though symptoms can be relieved through various treatments (such as medication for headache and body aches, etc.).
Some people may develop a brief, WNF-like illness (early symptoms) before they develop more severe disease, though the percentage of patients in whom this occurs is not known.
Occasionally, an infected person may develop more severe disease such as "West Nile encephalitis," "West Nile meningitis" or "West Nile meningoencephalitis." Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it. Although there is no treatment for WNV infection itself, the person with severe disease often needs to be hospitalized. Care may involve nursing IV fluids, respiratory support, and prevention of secondary infections.0 -
best of luck to her
a guy in my gun club just got it, they do not know where he got it since he travels, they said it is the worst form to have, i need to call and see how he's doing0 -
I am VERY sorry to hear what you are going through. We will be thinking of you for certain the next few days. When we got a few cases of west nile out here I couldn't help myself....I got the spray that kills mosquitos and fogged the daylights out of what I could around here. I have no idea if I did any good at all.....but it feels good to kill even a few of those little demon bugs anyway.
Very sorry to hear your wife's situation and it sounds like you are a real blessing to her. I hope this all clears up soon.0 -
cowdoc, a spinal tap will tell for sure after incubation period. I was unfortunate enough to have it in 02 spent 14 days in icu at ohio state university hospital,lost 22lbs in that period of time,fever of 106 for 4 days,that was the yr it was killing everybody..ie horses.birds etc.in my area se ohio,I was given a 30% chance of recovering because I'm immunosuppresed [double organ transplant] after the 14 day stint i was sent home w/a catherter in my arm to admin. iv imepenum [viral antibiotic] very strong for a total of 21 days,that crap even made my hair fall out..bad experince.watch for fever symptoms and headaches,etc..stay on top of it.best wishes.Loko 0 -
Neighbor got it a few years back...he is doing fine.... Hoping for the best. Prayers sent!!! 0 -
hope she recovers ok. 0 -
thanks for the well wishes....this afternoon she seems to be feeling alot better....[:D] 0 -
Prayers sent... 0 -
GOOD to hear she is feeling better.
Thanks for the update.0 -
Lyme's disease is much the same way. 0 -
CowDoc,I hope the best for your wife, my prayers to her
In 01 I lost eight days of my life, got a $8000.00 plane ride to University Med Ctr in Salt lake, that by the way I don't remember.
Multiple spinal taps, MRI's, MRA'S and a trip to USC in Kalifornia for a PET scan.
CDC and the rest could never decide on West Nile or regular old viral meningitis or if I got it in Alaska (where I had been for two full months prior to getting sick and Northern Russia for several months prior to that)
Bottomline, I'm just now feeling to where I think I can go back to work.
Take care of her and get her Dr care that can accurately assess her situation. For both of your sakes I hope it's a summer flu
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Prayer sent. 0 -
I hope she comes out of it with flying colors. Prayers are there now. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by LOKO383
cowdoc, a spinal tap will tell for sure after incubation period. I was unfortunate enough to have it in 02 spent 14 days in icu at ohio state university hospital,lost 22lbs in that period of time,fever of 106 for 4 days,that was the yr it was killing everybody..ie horses.birds etc.in my area se ohio,I was given a 30% chance of recovering because I'm immunosuppresed [double organ transplant] after the 14 day stint i was sent home w/a catherter in my arm to admin. iv imepenum [viral antibiotic] very strong for a total of 21 days,that crap even made my hair fall out..bad experince.watch for fever symptoms and headaches,etc..stay on top of it.best wishes.Loko
Wow Loko! Glad to hear you pulled through. ...mind me asking what organs you had transplanted?0 -
wow i didn't know that westnile has gone that far north as maryland..glad to know us here in southern az arn't the only ones with it...as for the guy with the friend who was bittin by the sketter an treadted by the doc..if it was here in az it doesn't suprise me 0 -
Gosh almighty, whatever it is I pray your wife has a speedy recovery.
Get well soon Mrs. cowdoc!!!0 -
You mean being a cowdoc you didn't run down to the feed store and get some penicillin for her? That's what I always did!
Prayers she makes a full and quick recovery!0 -
Cowdoc - sorry to hear that. Hope it all turns out ok. 0 -
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quote:Originally posted by LOKO383
cowdoc, a spinal tap will tell for sure after incubation period. I was unfortunate enough to have it in 02 spent 14 days in icu at ohio state university hospital,lost 22lbs in that period of time,fever of 106 for 4 days,that was the yr it was killing everybody..ie horses.birds etc.in my area se ohio,I was given a 30% chance of recovering because I'm immunosuppresed [double organ transplant] after the 14 day stint i was sent home w/a catherter in my arm to admin. iv imepenum [viral antibiotic] very strong for a total of 21 days,that crap even made my hair fall out..bad experince.watch for fever symptoms and headaches,etc..stay on top of it.best wishes.Loko
Wow Loko! Glad to hear you pulled through. ...mind me asking what organs you had transplanted?
ECC, kidney/pancreas..Aug 27th 1998.. Thank you Lord...Loko [^]0 -
Praying she'll be all right, doc.
Clouder..0 -
I think about you every day. I hope to hear good news soon. Keep us posted on the happenings. 0 -
She got test results back today and she tested positive for westnile.....she is doing better an is back to work...takes quite awhile to get 100%back to normal. 0 -
I truly hope the best for your wife and you too! thoughts and prayers pard. 0 -
Doc...glad to hear she's doing better!!! Please keep us posted.[:)] 0
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