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I Have Ross River Virus Infections

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By: snowsstone
Written on February 26th, 2011
January 2010 I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus, February my daughter contracted chicken pox, I ended up with Shingles. By March I had trigeminal nueralgia from the shingles, then an alergic reaction to the drug to overcome this debilitating pain saw me on large doses of prednisone, ballooning my weight from 50kg to 65kg within weeks.

Unable to work, financially things became difficult, then just when I was begining to feel better in July 2010 contracted Ross River virus diagnosed by my GP with a blood test. Here I am nearly March 2011 and I am still struggling.

The hardest part for me has been that most people can only handle you being sick for short periods, thier intolerance has been extremely hurtful. Being a single mum there have been times when the house work has just had to be let go. My daughter is only 9 but she helps out as best she can. It broke my heart yesterday when instead of staying home with me she wanted to go to grandma's because I didn't have enough energy to play table tennis or anything else for that matter.

I am so depressed, I can't keep up physically. financially and emotionally I feel isolated and forgoten.
By: snowsstone
Age: 46-50
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  • katefitz2
    katefitz2

    I have the utmost sympathy. I have had the debilitating virus for 4 months and agree wholeheartedly with ALL your comments. The pain really gets you down. Nurofen and Panadol Osteo only takes the edge off the pain. I live in constant pain in shoulders, arms, buttocks, hips, thighs, elbows. I have always been extremely fit and active. I am trying to stay positive but sometimes I feel very helpless, alone and sad.. Its a virus that is not understood. I have newfound compassion for anyone living in constant pain.

    Nov 20, 2012
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  • ozroller
    ozroller

    Apparently encephalitis has broken out in some of the recent flood effected areas, it is transported via mosquitoes. This is an extremely deadly virus if not treated immediately. I was trapped by flood water up Walgett way in 1974 and we stayed with the farm manager on a property. Some years later his 13 yr old daughter woke with a bad headache and was gone that afternoon. She had contracted encephalitis, it was that deadly. Like shingles these things have to be treated as soon as possible to minimise the harmful consequences.

    Mar 31, 2011
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  • snowsstone
    snowsstone

    I would like to thank maz and ozroller for their comments and support how do i get to the information you mention max I am a bit lost with this technology

    Mar 31, 2011
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  • ozroller
    ozroller

    That sounds no good your body is run down and you are suffering. Shingles is a consequence of chicken pox, I believe the ppainis excruiating if not treated immediately. There is a trail of a drug to stop shingles but it is not available to the public yet. I hope you recover soon.

    Mar 22, 2011
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  • Elmos
    Elmos

    Hi there,

    I am hearing your every concerns. I also have ross river, epstein barr virus and chronic fatigue. I suggest that you check out the comments of Dgs183/Dave under the MMS for Viral carditis heading. Dave has offered some great advice. There is products out there that can help to ease the viruses. Research the bob beck protocol as dave has suggested and the ultimate zapper which we have found available in victoria. The other product that you could research is Jim Humbles Mirical Mineral Solution. It is a bit hard on the stomach but it gives the viruses a run for it's money but wont hurt you. The MMS is not that costly and can be purchased in Australia if your finances are tight. There is a lot of people like us out there you are not alone. Unfortunately there is a lot of people that don't have it don't understand it.

    Hope this advise helps

    Cheers Max

    Feb 27, 2011
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