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.
Hi JoannaB,

Thanks for your concern! Yes, I am on medication...several. I'm still itching, but I believe it is all mental because every time I look at myself I start feeling like something is crawling on me and I start scratching. The doctor said that I'm in the early stage and get ready for the misery to start within the first few days. After that, I will start to heal and it will get better. I just got up from a short nap and I was having some intense HI...then the itching started. I think this could be to my benefit because I am on so many medications . Ha Ha on the part about the doctor's excuse to Scionox ! No, I'm here to stay in the competition...chicken pox and all!