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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 9:14 am
Thought I'd start this one to discuss our kids' ailments. I think Scotty has chicken pox. His friend had it a couple weeks ago. Strange thing is, all MI schoolkids are required to have the varicella vaccine, and Scotty has had it. Anyone ever heard of this happening?
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 9:38 am
Carrie, I have never seen it happen with vaccinated kids. But 2 weeks is about the incubation period. Sorry, I am no help here. Just wanted to warn you not to bathe Scotty until you are sure it isn't chicken pox. I made that mistake years ago, meaning well, trying to give some relief. BAD idea, it made them spread even faster and into every nook and cranny, including the inner ear. (((Scotty)))
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 9:53 am
Carrie, I do believe that the vaccine isn't 100% effective, but those who do get chickenpox are expected to have a much milder case. I know that doesn't make Scotty feel any better today but I also would recommend you take him to the doctor within the first 24 hours, they give an anti-viral medication that also keeps the outbreak more mild.
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 10:06 am
Yep, when the kids had their the doctor warned us that the vaccine wasn't 100% effective and that if they got it it'd be a milder case. I checked around the web, and I'm seeing anywhere from 75-95% (different websites have different figures) effective after a first dose.
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 10:09 am
Carrie, a friend of mine's son had the vaccination when he was a year old. He's 9 now and just recently got over chicken pox. She said it was very mild, he stayed home from school for a week.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 11:09 am
Yup, my son Trevor had his vaccination and a few years later got chicken pox, but a very mild case. He is 25 now so I don't remember exactly but I think out in the bright sunshine was also hard on him, made his eyes run water like allergies do.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 11:29 am
Yup, I have heard that it's not 100% too.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 4:39 pm
My brother was vaccinated and got just a wicked dose of them anyway...even down his throat...up his nose...every single crevice in his body! Hope Scotty gets a mild case if that's what it is, Carrie.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 6:45 pm
Scarlet Fever is going around and mimics Pox...DS's friend just had it. The doc said it is making the rounds this year, it's not fatal anymore but they treat with heavy doses of antibiotics
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 6:46 pm
It starts with swollen glands, sore throat, feel lathargic, fever, then rash that spreads.
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 7:00 pm
If you question Scarlet Fever have your child stick out their tongue, quite often it looks just like a big ripe strawberry.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 7:17 pm
For more info on Scarlet Fever
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 7:59 pm
He doesn't have a fever, he's just a little listless. I asked him if he had a sore throat and he said no, his tongue looks fine. He's not too itchy either, thank goodness. I hope it stays that way. But I get itchy just looking at him. Poor guy has polka dots everywhere. I called him "Spotty Scotty" and he did NOT like that! It would be really neat if you guys could send some get well messages/gifs to my folder for him. He always loves reading about himself here! Thanks, everyone for the info, I really appreciate it!
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 3:56 am
Carrie, not only did this happen to my daughter, she managed to get shingles afterwards which is worse than chicken pox in my opinion. Try to keep him as stress free as possible.
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 12:04 pm
Anyone that can help out here? My daughter (just turned 4) is suffering from joint pain (mostly in her knees) after a bout of strep that we missed. Had to go through a round of blood work that showed an elevated SED level and positive ANA. We have an appointment with a pediatric rheumatologist on 7/15 -- in the meantime I am sick with worry. Some of her other symtoms have been listless, irritable, puffiness in her face and wrists. Have any of you guys been through this or have any idea of what I should be insisting that the doctors look for? By the way - I am Dana from PA. I have two kids, Justin 6 and Samantha 4.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 12:28 pm
Dana, has she finished all of her antibiotics? It's not uncommon for strep to migrate to the joints, or alter its form. If that's the case, she may need another type of antiobiotic treatment. It may also be a transitory type of arthritis from the strep infection (reactive arthritis). Motrin should give her some relief from the pain. I would insist that her appointment be moved up to an earlier date. A month is way too long to wait for this kind of illness. It may be an indication of symptoms of rheumatic fever, or a more longlasting type of arthritis.
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 12:34 pm
She has finished a two week course of antibiotics and is walking better than she was when this first started. Still not wanting to do much and wants ice packs on her knees and her legs rubbed every night. We have actually tried to get the appointment moved up - that is the earliest they have. There are so very few pediatric rheumatogists in my area. They did say that if she seemed any worse to call and they would squeeze her in. Not sure why they can't do this now. It has been very frustrating. I want to concentrate on helping her to feel better and finding out what is wrong and I am spending most of my time arguing with doctors and fighting with my HMO over what is "necessary" treatment. They are fighting me right now on paying for the xrays that her pediatrician wanted. On top of that is the guilt over not catching the strep infection, but she never complained of a sore throat.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 12:40 pm
Dana, Karuuna gave you the answers that I found in my research so all I can offer is hugs to you and your dd.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 1:04 pm
I would call them and say she is worse. Let them squeeze her in. Say she is in a lot of pain and cant sleep. Good luck.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 1:08 pm
Bless both of your hearts! I am with Maris. Don't beat yourself up about the strep. Everytime my kids have had, it's been different symptoms, many times no sore throat.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 1:44 pm
Well, Dana, sounds like you need to call and say she is worse. Make it sound awful. You can always say "gosh darn it, she is doing better today than she has been" when you take her in. So, call now. If they're going to play the they're too busy game, it's time to play a little game of your own.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 2:10 pm
i know all my tvch friends haven't seen me around as much, and i really didn't want to post this in the "right now" or "facts" thread. all of you know of my baby (who is now 14), holly. i discussed about a month ago that we thought she had food poisoning, and then that she had to go through a bunch of GI tests, blood work, urinary tests, etc. it has been discovered that my holly has a NSAID peptic ulcer. due to all the medications that she takes (for asthma, ADHD, headaches, etc.). this has been rough on her, and on the family. her whole diet and home regimen have been changed. she is on new meds and maalox/mylanta for after any food she eats. has anyone experienced a peptic ulcer? i know it's not common for children.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 2:29 pm
Landi, I had a peptic ulcer when I was only 10. It is unusual, but not unheard of.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 2:32 pm
Landi, Please give Holly a hug for me and tell her to hang in there it will get better. I was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer at age 12, unfortunately back then they really didn't understand it very well and they prescribed barbituates (absolutely wrong move). It sounds as though they have given you the best treatment advice. The only thing I might add is a maalox about 30 minutes before meals also to help neutralize any acid that is there before the food hits. One article I read on Medscape says that you might use pepto-bismol to coat the stomach before meals, but I am not sure of using it because of her age and the salycilates in it. (Reyes Syndrome possibilities if she has the flu)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 18, 2004 - 3:22 pm
Landi, it's so tough when our kids are sick! Take care of both of you.
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