second disease: andorian shingles ℞ [ video ] ℞ backdated to a few hours ago

[hypospray]

[ Good space evening, Tranquility! Did you say you wanted two exasperated, vaguely concerned doctors this evening? Yes? Good! Because there are two of them. Simon and Bones are broadcasting from the familiar backdrop of the Medbay, and it's clear that what they're about to say is very important. Simon speaks first, rubbing the bridge of his nose between two fingers before addressing the camera. ]

If the recent network posts have been any indication, it seems that many of you have been experiencing insomnia. We're not sure if it's a result of the most recent jump, but Doctor McCoy and I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that we do have treatment available in the Medbay for anyone who’s been having trouble sleeping.

[ There's a moment when Bones looks at Simon to make sure he's done mentioning the insomnia and the fact that there is the sleeping aids available from them. Unlike the other remedies from everyone's various homes, Bones thinks they may be more effective at combating the issue. He ends up rubbing at his eyes and picks up where Simon had left off. ]

We'd start you off at the smallest doses, of course, and if that doesn't work, tell us and we'll work up from there. In addition, there's been a rash of several of you all coming in with bloody noses, ears and occasional burst vessel in your eye or eyes. Or if you're supremely unlucky, you may have been caught on camera suddenly bleeding. Chances that all of you who've had those issues are coming into Medbay is slim to none, but both Doctor Tam and I are wondering just how many of you all— [ Not us, because clearly neither of them have dealt with it, really. ] have had that happen at least once or twice since this past jump. And if it's happened, how many times, as well as, where. Meaning your actual location and the place you were bleeding from.

We can't stress enough how important it is for you to come to Medbay if you think you're ill. Burst blood vessels in the eye will usually heal on their own, but a checkup never hurts.

[ Well, except when they do, but that's obviously not the point he’s trying to make. ]

[ But Simon, a little suffering is good for the soul! Except fine, valid point to make, even if Bones ends up giving him a bit of a look. ]

And if it actually does, then wouldn't you know it, we can fix that. [ But right, yes, they got what they needed to say out and someone's gotta end this feed with something better than that so as Bones is reaching over to cut the feed, he does say one thing as if to say goodbye. ]

At the off chance you're ill and you don't come by and I find out, I'm not above coming to find you and dragging you down here for that check-up.

[ And then the screen goes black. ]


( Green for Simon, Blue for Bones! )

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[suddenlycaptain]

Too good to be true sleep last jump after Smiley told us to sleep well, and now chronic insomnia all over the ship? I'd say it's probably related, yes.

[ Carolyn doesn't usually get enough sleep as it is; the lack of it almost entirely is making her extra grumpy. ]

I've bled from the ears and nose, mostly. Just a little bit each time; in the shuttle bay, the showers, my room, the halls.

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[hypospray]

Might be placing a bit too much credit in his hands by saying he controls our sleep patterns.

[ McCoy gets enough generally, but deprive him of his own and well, you're not exactly alone in the grumpy boat Carolyn. Which is why he's so not agreeing with you. ]

None from the eyes?

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[doc_pompous]

I'm sure it is. I'm just...not sure how.

[Which is something of a constant, much to his chagrin.]

That's what it seems to be. Occasional, minor bleeding from the ears and nose. Maybe a ruptured blood vessel in the eye. Does anything else seem out of the ordinary, or are those the only symptoms you've experienced?

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[tumbleweeds]

Last time we bled, it was the stasis sickness.

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[hypospray]

[ Jaye, why. ]

You see anyone turning different colors?

[ That's not nearly as much of a flippant question as it sounds. ]

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[doc_pompous]

I wasn't here for that, but...from the notes I've read, the sickness presented differently. Is that right?

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[padawansnips]

Do you think they're related? The insomnia and the blood?

[Ahsoka thought that first time was the extreme temperature changes she went through was the cause.]

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[hypospray]

[ Well, that's a good question. ]

It's not completely unheard of. The effects of the insomnia could be feeding into the sinuses that have the potential to bleed, making it worse. Or both could be symptoms of something worse.

[doc_pompous]

It's not out of the realm of possibility. On a ship like this, sometimes it's safer to assume that nothing is a coincidence.

[invisibilitea]

Hello! I have a question!

[doc_pompous]

Of course. What can we do for you?

[hypospray]

You know you could have just come right out and asked it, right?

[ There's a little judgment, sorry Annie. ]

[indestructigirl]

I've bled a little from my nose twice and once from an ear, earlier today. I'm not sleeping either but medicine isn't going to help me with that.

[hypospray]

Weren't doing anything that'd cause it, I take it. [ a beat. ] Speaking from experience back at home? Increased metabolism sort of thing?

[doc_pompous]

[Medicine isn't helping his sleeplessness, either, is what he doesn't want to say, but Simon's not ready to give up on the sleeping aids just yet.]

Any particular reason why you say that? We can speak about it privately, if you like.

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[2leftfeet]

So the morning nose bleed isn't normal for this hell hole?

[And here she'd been thinking she just hadn't adjusted to their shitty recycled air yet. The insomnia? Place like this - who wouldn't have it?]

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[hypospray]

[ Surprise, no the nose bleeds are totally new and who doesn't like them. ]

Not in the slightest. Insomnia isn't exactly par for the course either. [ Or at least, this widespread. ]

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[steeled]

So it's happening en masse?

[doc_pompous]

There are enough reported cases to know it's not a coincidence, at least.

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[jacked]

Just giving it out to anyone who comes by?

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[doc_pompous]

Well, no. I'd require a full physical and any relevant information from the patient's medical history.

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[eightlives]

[oh hey bones she knows you lolololol... here, have a smirking trill.]

It sounds like the pair of you have been very busy. And thank goodness for that. I was beginning to think I'd never get a good night's sleep again.

[doc_pompous]

We do what we can. You're more than welcome to come to Medbay for a physical, and hopefully we'll be able to help.

[leaps]

And even ending on a threat. Shipwide addresses don't get any better than that.

[hypospray]

That's not that bad of a threat.

[ lmfao no bones that's actually a pretty bad one. ]

Few of you might actually take a few tips from it.

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[summerlord]

[Normally, he's actually prideful enough that he honestly wouldn't admit to such problems, but...

... medical questions. He knows the value of information.]

Slight bleeding only, from both ears and nose. Once while attempting to rest and once while walking through the gardens. [So... it probably wasn't activity or lack thereof that triggered it.] I have also been unable to sleep and, though I do not require quite as much rest as many here, I have been feeling the effects of the deprivation.

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[hypospray]

[ Elrond, you get points in Bones' book for at least knowing that. ]

Went away after a few minutes, I'm assuming. [ A pause. ] How much do you need normally as far as sleep goes?

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[unparental]

[ this is just jenna grimly raising her hand. ]

And I know at least five other people with the same issue.

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[hypospray]

Which orifice?

[ god he so doesn't even want to be saying it, and it's pretty obvious. ]

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[becauseihaveto]

[Abby forces out a puff of air in a facsimile of a sigh. She doesn't want to speak up but she isn't going to risk someone actually trying to drag her to the medical bay either. That wouldn't end well for anyone.]

I bled a few times from my eyes, nose, and ears. Just a few drops.

[a beat]

I was in my room each time.

[another beat; her expression becomes hardened and her tone flat]

And I'm not coming back there for a check-up. I'll be fine as soon as I can sleep. [So there.]

[doc_pompous]

[Ah yes, the I do not ever wish to go to Medbay type, Simon's favorite.]

I'm not going to force you, at least, but if you feel any worse, Doctor McCoy wasn't joking about hunting people down.

[He seems mildly amused, at least.]

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[flyflyfly]

I've experienced a few nosebleeds - two, at most - and some bleeding from my left ear. No burst blood vessels in my eyes. [ not yet anyway. ]

[ a pause. ]

Do you think that the two are linked in some way? The insomnia and the bleeding?

[doc_pompous]

It's very likely. Side effects of the jump are usually your standard nausea and disorientation, so two new symptoms cropping up at once is...probably not coincidental, especially on this ship.

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[widowing]

There's been some bleeding from the nose and ears and at least one burst blood vessel in the eye, but I don't feel ill and nothing's turned blue.

[ which doesn't mean she's not concerned, it just means she's not concerned enough to subject herself to a visit to medical. ]

Has anyone who've come in complained about anything besides the bleeding and insomnia?

[doc_pompous]

That's it, interestingly enough. Minor bleeding from the nose or ears, maybe a ruptured blood vessel in the eye, and an inability to sleep.