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Valley Fever?

Frayed Knot Mar 03 2012 04:57 PM

Really? ... I would have assumed that it was something California teenagers claimed to have as an excuse for why they didn't have their homework done. Well apparently it is real, and Marty Noble just continues to bring the good news today: from mlb.com [Ike] Davis is not the picture of health. He has, in fact, contracted Valley or Desert Fever, a malady that can interfere with a season and even end a career. His illness has set off no alarms in the Mets' camp. Truth be told, the diagnosis is not a topic of public discussion or much private dialouge. But there is an awareness, and, behind that, a concern. Davis said Saturday that the results of blood tests administered in New York 11 days earlier have not yet been returned, and that he has received no official diagnosis. But manager Terry Collins acknowledged Saturday the club is treating Davis as if Valley Fever has been diagnosed and the Mets are monitoring their first baseman. "We're treating him as if that's what it is," Collins said. "We can't let him run down. That's what we've been told. We'll give him some days off. He says he can go, and he's been doing everything he's supposed to. But we need to be sure he doesn't push it." Davis, reluctant to speak publicly about the illness, did so Saturday. "I have to keep my immune system strong," he said. "No one has told me for sure what it is, and I haven't asked. But they're pretty positive it is [Valley Fever]. I'm trying to be positive about it. I'll just be careful the way they tell me to be careful." A Mayo Clinic website states that symptoms can appear one to three weeks after exposure and can include fever, cough, chest pain, chills, night sweats, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, joint aches and a red, spotty rash. Davis, who lives in Arizona in the offseason, says he has experienced no symptoms. "I feel normal. I don't feel anything," he said. The Mayo Clinic website goes on to say that "Valley Fever, even when it's symptomatic, often clears on its own. Yet for older adults and others at high risk, recovery can be slow." Davis, who turns 25 in three weeks, believed he had no such problem when he returned from New York. The club characterized what had been detected as an infection in the lung. It said no antibiotic treatment was necessary. At the time, Davis already was quite aware of former Diamondbacks player Conor Jackson, who missed most of his 2009 season because of Valley Fever. And Collins had witnessed the debilitating of Joe Vavra, now the Twins' batting coach, when he and Vavra were with the Dodgers. Collins noted that, in Vavra's case, one of the symptoms that developed was a hole in the lung. Vavra's playing career never resumed. At the same time, Collins worried about possibly playing another season without his primary source of left-handed power if Davis became unavailable. Davis missed most of last season after suffered a bone bruise on his left ankle May 10. The manager immediately made contingency plans for first base. "Had to," Collins said. "Have to be prepared. Can't be blindsided." And blah, blah, blah. -- don't think it's anything serious ... but have to make alternate plans Complete article here

metirish Mar 03 2012 05:01 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Christ... malady.....great word

themetfairy Mar 03 2012 05:02 PM Re: Valley Fever?

WTF? There are no words....

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 03 2012 05:47 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Motherfucking baseball sucks.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2012 05:55 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Yeah, no biggie, when it's mild. When it's not, it causes Conor Jackson to lose 35 lbs., costs him 2009 and a good part of 2010, and heralds a steady career downward trend.

metirish Mar 03 2012 05:58 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Right , but, it's the Mets, nothing is ever mild.

bmfc1 Mar 03 2012 06:11 PM Re: Valley Fever?

We couldn't even get to the first exhibition game without some crap happening to our team. Maybe it's some small version, if that's possible, since he played today.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 03 2012 06:38 PM Re: Valley Fever?

They let him play today? Hopefully these aren't the same doctors who treated Ryan Church's concussion by prescribing frequent airplane flights. Valley Fever??? WTF??? Can it be that I'm already sick of the 2012 season???

Benjamin Grimm Mar 03 2012 06:44 PM Re: Valley Fever?

The Mayo Clinic wrote: Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides (kok-sid-ee-OI-deze) organisms. It can cause fever, chest pain and coughing, among other signs and symptoms. The coccidioides species of fungi that cause valley fever are commonly found in the soil in certain areas. These fungi can be stirred into the air by anything that disrupts the soil, such as farming, construction and wind. The fungi can then be breathed into the lungs and cause valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oi-doh-mi-KOH-sis). Mild cases of valley fever usually go away on their own. In more severe cases of valley fever, doctors prescribe antifungal medications that can treat the underlying infection.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2012 06:46 PM Re: Valley Fever?

So... will we be seeing some orange "Old Yeller" t-shirts, then?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 03 2012 07:26 PM Re: Valley Fever?

metirish wrote: Right , but, it's the Mets, nothing is ever mild. Yeah, there's no way this isn't life threatening. Ike should just retire already. It's as though he's already 35.

TheOldMole Mar 03 2012 08:39 PM Re: Valley Fever?

A friend in Phoenix says it can be serious for some, others never even know they have it.

Edgy MD Mar 03 2012 08:54 PM Re: Valley Fever?

I think I have it.

Edgy MD Mar 03 2012 09:46 PM Re: Valley Fever?

We all got it where I come from.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2012 10:10 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Hey, be thankful-- you could've contracted the virulent, spastic-tic- and poor-judgment-inducing Nicolas Cage variety.

Ashie62 Mar 04 2012 12:49 AM Re: Valley Fever?

Ike Davis has a fever and the only prescription is more Cowbell!

MFS62 Mar 04 2012 08:55 AM Re: Valley Fever?

Would you trust the Mets doctors to treat YOU for something that could kill you? Send him somewhere else for a second opinion and any necessary treatment. QUICKLY!! Better yet, send him to see Chuck Norris, who can cure everything. Memo to the rest of the Mets (except the owners): STAY THE FUCK OUT OF VALLEYS!!! Later

Frayed Knot Mar 04 2012 09:01 AM Re: Valley Fever?

Maybe he just has the milder strain known as Napa Valley Fever which can be cured by simply cutting back on the amount of wine you drink. Or maybe 'Valley Stream Fever', a malady caused by spending too much time in suburban shopping malls.

themetfairy Mar 04 2012 09:56 AM Re: Valley Fever?

Perhaps he just needs a Pleasant Valley Sunday in order to get over it.

Ashie62 Mar 04 2012 10:28 AM Re: Valley Fever?

You are wishing a trip to NJ for Ike?

themetfairy Mar 04 2012 10:51 AM Re: Valley Fever?

No - he needs to go somewhere nice!

Ashie62 Mar 04 2012 01:08 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Like Queens , NY?

themetfairy Mar 04 2012 01:12 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Better :)

Edgy MD Mar 04 2012 02:04 PM Re: Valley Fever?

MFS62 wrote: Would you trust the Mets doctors to treat YOU for something that could kill you? Send him somewhere else for a second opinion and any necessary treatment. The Mets' doctors are apparently the ones who caught it.

G-Fafif Mar 04 2012 03:17 PM Re: Valley Fever?

I miss pennant fever.

MFS62 Mar 04 2012 04:03 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Edgy DC wrote: MFS62 wrote: Would you trust the Mets doctors to treat YOU for something that could kill you? Send him somewhere else for a second opinion and any necessary treatment. The Mets' doctors are apparently the ones who caught it. That's why there are GPs and there are Specialists. I didn't say diagnose, I said "treat". Later

Edgy MD Mar 04 2012 04:07 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Yes, I read what you wrote.

Mets – Willets Point Mar 05 2012 12:25 PM Re: Valley Fever?

We need some new Ike Davis Facts.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 05 2012 12:30 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Like, how he has to stop inhaling fungus?

Edgy MD Mar 05 2012 12:34 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Ike Davis has been through the desert on horse with no name. Ike Davis can make you love him if you don't.

Mets – Willets Point Mar 05 2012 12:35 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Ike Davis doesn't just get infected by fungus, he infects the entire valley.

Edgy MD Mar 05 2012 12:37 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Why would an infection want to hang around with Ike Davis? 'Cuz he's a fun guy!

Mets – Willets Point Mar 05 2012 12:45 PM Re: Valley Fever?

Edgy DC wrote: Why would an infection want to hang around with Ike Davis? 'Cuz he's a fun guy! Winner!