Yikes! My condolences. I had the chicken pox as a teen (I think I was like 15 or so) and for me it was not so bad, but I know that it does have the reputation of being worse in adults, though I think the severity varies among individuals to some extent - I wish you that yours will be a milder case. Did you get the medication already that one administers which reduces the itching somewhat? Also how long did the doctor say it will last? Maybe it will be over before the competition? Also who knows what effect this will have on dreams - it might give you wild vivid dreams? Of course, if need be, I am sure you can ask your doctor to write you a note to the effect that you have the chicken box, and if you send that to Scionox, I am sure he will consider whether it is a valid excuse from the competition. Just kidding. I do remember even after all these years that I did find that a sense of humor helped me during the chicken pox.