Health: Today, my sister found out she contracted ringworm and scabies...

By cderr - 17/07/2011 22:57 - United States

Today, my sister found out she contracted ringworm and scabies from her best friend's rescued kittens. The entire family now has to be treated to prevent it from spreading. There are 7 people in our house and none of us have health insurance. FML

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By catlover - 16/06/2011 16:14 - China

Today, our new cat, which my mum was hesitant about letting us keep because she believes they're diseased, gave us all ringworm. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2010 07:13 - Denmark

Today, I found out that people can get ringworm from cats. I found out because I have ringworm. I don't have a cat. Then I remembered I helped a friend move about two weeks ago, and spent the night sharing a bed with her cat. That's the last time I ever help her move. FML

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Hypochondriacs of the world unite!

By Jason Brazil - 20/10/2019 00:01

Today, I was woken up at 2 in the morning by my wife frantically saying something about her having scabies, and that I had to take her to the ER. It turned out to be eczema. FML

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By SleepObsessed - 05/08/2018 19:00

Today, even though I'm the most neat freak germophobe there is, I was diagnosed with scabies. FML

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By insomniac - 03/09/2010 23:02

Today, my sister is nursing an injured cat back to health in our home because she accidentally hit it with her car. Now I can't decide which is contributing more to my insomnia: the incessant meowing, or the constant itching because our house is infested with fleas. FML

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Keep them to yourself, buddy

By minder97 - 17/10/2011 04:04 - Canada

Today, my sister had a friend for a sleepover. They filmed a video in which the friend was lying in my bed, singing. An hour after the girl went home, her parents called. She has lice, and had brought them to our house unknowingly. I can see each and every individual larva on my pillow. FML

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By alyssaamarante - 13/06/2015 02:41 - United States - East Northport

Today, I decided to go thrifting to save some money. Ironically, I ended up having to pay for an emergency trip to the hospital because somebody was too lazy to wash the cat hair off their clothes. I'm severely allergic to cats. FML

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Parting gift

By itchyyet - 03/01/2016 05:52 - Australia - Hawker

Today, a friend who visited me a week ago with "allergy rashes" told me that it's actually scabies, and she hopes I didn't catch it from her. It takes 2-6 weeks for the symptoms to show and I can't use the medication for it anyway because I'm pregnant. FML

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Rats!

By Anonymous - 28/06/2022 13:00 - United States - Pomona

Today, I'm feeling extremely sick and itchy. I'd bought rats as pets to help with my anxiety, and they gave me ringworm. I now have ringworm in about nine places on my body, including my face. I don’t know which one is worse, being dizzy from the medication or the itching. I’m feeling more anxious than ever. FML

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By EastOneTen - 06/10/2012 07:28 - United States

Today, my four roommates and I contracted lice. While all our heads were slathered in mayonnaise and saran wrap, our building's fire alarm went off. FML

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kickazz16 15

Monday 18 July 2011 8:54

I'd vote her off the island.

YummiGummi 0

Monday 18 July 2011 8:53

but it's all worth it cuz the kittens, right?

Comments

Norbury 6

Monday 18 July 2011 18:27

This is why I'd never move to the US, your health service is shit. Socialised healthcare all the way!

L3g4lPl4typus 0

Monday 18 July 2011 18:36

it's not lupus

xoxocristi 0

Monday 18 July 2011 18:46

u should of had health insurance

guitardude728 9

Monday 18 July 2011 19:03

thats why im a dog person

Emma_Rose16 8

Monday 18 July 2011 20:11

The way you worded it makes it sound like you think dogs can't get ringworm or scabies. Dogs can get scabies and ringworm. Ringworm is in the ground and air and can infect any animals so try all you want but no avoiding it. Scabies can't come from a cat or dog though. The mites that cause scabies in dogs/cats fail to thrive and produce only a mild itch that goes away on its own. This is unlike human scabies which gets worse and worse unless the condition is treated. If I misunderstood the way you worded your comment then I'm sorry.

al3x3940 0

Monday 18 July 2011 19:03

another reason why living in Canada is a lot better......

Spra 1

Monday 18 July 2011 19:05

To see a doctor, the most I've ever waited was 8 hours, the least being 45 minutes.

Spra 1

Monday 18 July 2011 19:06

And I live in canada

harrywestt 0

Monday 18 July 2011 19:25

then your all kinda stupid.

kilo4321 1

Monday 18 July 2011 20:03

then move to a country with free healthcare unlike the US?

geeksaresexy 18

Monday 18 July 2011 20:09

Even here it would cost them £7 each per condition to be treated.. It doesn't require a visit to the drs and the treatments can be bought over the counter so OP would be no better off than you or I would be.

MaryPoppins88 14

Monday 18 July 2011 20:17

that's why the united states suck move to Canada for you free health care!

Karma_apoc 8

Monday 18 July 2011 20:20

Well did you know that if you find the ringworm and see it from above the skin, put nailpolish over the area and the ringworm will die. I've known people who have had it, they all tried it, it worked.