read, you'll understand
http://forum.twilightonalex.com/index.php?action=viewblog;u=90
Don't panic Muri - most adult males survive chicken pox. My ex- husband got it in his 30s when he insisted on having the poxie kids.
You will just feel miserable for awhile- and have you got lotion for the itchiness- calamine is good.
All the best and get well soon.
I had mine at 14. I just popped the blisters, put rubbing alcohol on it, then went about my day. They never really bothered me.