Do you think this is fifth disease?

I've had it three+ times in the last three years (my doctor diagnosed it) and I think I have it again. I had a headache, runny nose and sore throat and my body was "aching" for about two days. Now on my legs and arms there is a red splotchy rash and my neck is itching, but hasn't "broken out yet". I took Benedryl to see if I just had an alregic reaction to something but it didn't help at all. I know when they say you have it once, you don't get it again or you are "immune" but my doctor said there IS a possibility to get it again. My cheeks were not very red, and but a little. But that could be from any thing...do you think this is Fifth Disease?

Well you do have the symptoms (according to "The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness, and Surgery" which my family has used to pre-diagnose ourselves before a doctor's appointment, successfully. Very reliable book).
It says the signs and symptoms are:
*Widespread rash--called "slapped cheeks appearance" because it starts as a rash on the cheeks. The rash then spreads to the trunk, buttocks and limbs, usually in a lacy pattern.
*Low-grade fever(sometimes).
*Slight tiredness or fatigue.
*Mild joint pain or swelling(in adults).
*Sometimes no symptoms are apparent(about 20% of patients).

Is this the condition that you have had 3 times? Do you attend school? Risks increase with school or day care attendance(Not sure how old you are, maybe you help with a daycare, have a daycare, have children in daycare, or all those in regards to school).

If you've been exposed to sun or a lot of exercise after each of these diseases, that could explain why it has reappeared. Rest and avoid sun exposure this time. :-)

Definitely call your doctor so you can make sure it is Fifth Disease and you can get it treated promptly so it doesn't get worse.
Good luck :-)

Haha, I'm glad you went to the doctor. Now you don't need to worry anymore! :-) Report It

Hard to tell, really! It this really matter for you? Cuz, if you had four diseases...

no, but you should see a diff. doc to be sure.

To KMchickk , NO i dont thinkk its a filth thing but it sounds like u r bouge to me mabey u can eat a few zerps ( vicodens) not to many but just enough to take away the crappy s !

Probably... Fifth disease has all those symptoms including fever and the slapped on the cheek look. My son has had it more that once.