Guest guest Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 ---I've known a lot of kids get it under 1, they dont understand it but have come through it seemingly the same as older kids. Remember just cause theyre exposed doesnt mean theyd develop it anyway. bw A > Need advice for a friend--is there any age too young to expose to chicken pox? My friend has an oppurtunity to expose her 19 month daughter and is asking me for advice. My girls were over 3 when I did it so I don't want to lead her in the wrong direction. > L. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 My vaccinated son had chicken pox (he wasn't vaccinated for that) and he had a very hard time with them. His fever was higher than his friends who were never vaccinated and he had quite a few more pox than all of them, probably put together! OTOH, our doctor thought that our then 2 year old had chicken pox, it was so mild that she wasn't 100% sure. He had a few spots on his head and face, one on his chest and one on his groin. It didn't seem to bother him at all, if that is what it was. He is just healthier all around. Sara _____ From: Petric [mailto:bluheron@...] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 10:05 AM Vaccinations Subject: Chicken Pox Funny, child with no vaccines at all...breezes through with chicken pox no problem, not many. Second 11 years old, is COVERED and miserable...hmmm Western NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Do you mean scars or actual sores/scabs left? Kay Chicken Pox Anyone know why after 5 months my 12 year old still has some visual signs of pox left? He went swimming the other day and was surprised at all I saw. I didn't think they would be around this long. My younger son's were gone in two weeks, with one or two scars, the 12 year old you can see lots that are left. Just wondering if there was anyone with suggestions other than, find a homeopath, for it. Thanks, Western NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 They are still slightly red and raised. Like a scar but raised, like they could reinfect at any time. My 8 year old has 2 raised ones but they are ones he scratched and scared. The 12 year old has a lot left, all over front and back. Didn't think people had that many scars from chicken pox left over. ----- Chicken Pox > > > Anyone know why after 5 months my 12 year old still has some visual signs of pox left? He went swimming the other day and was surprised at all I saw. I didn't think they would be around this long. My younger son's were gone in two weeks, with one or two scars, the 12 year old you can see lots that are left. > > Just wondering if there was anyone with suggestions other than, find a homeopath, for it. > > Thanks, > > Western NY > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Do they look infected or just like a new scar that's still in the healing stages? Does he generally scar more than your other children? Kay Chicken Pox > > > Anyone know why after 5 months my 12 year old still has some visual signs of pox left? He went swimming the other day and was surprised at all I saw. I didn't think they would be around this long. My younger son's were gone in two weeks, with one or two scars, the 12 year old you can see lots that are left. > > Just wondering if there was anyone with suggestions other than, find a homeopath, for it. > > Thanks, > > Western NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Like a new scar in healing stages, but it has been 5 months today and normally he doesn't take this long to heal. So just wondering why it is taking so long. Western NY Chicken Pox > > > > > > Anyone know why after 5 months my 12 year old still has some visual > signs of pox left? He went swimming the other day and was surprised at all > I saw. I didn't think they would be around this long. My younger son's > were gone in two weeks, with one or two scars, the 12 year old you can see > lots that are left. > > > > Just wondering if there was anyone with suggestions other than, find a > homeopath, for it. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Western NY > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Perhaps being in the sun made the new scars appear to stand out more. ??? Maybe the areas got a little sun burned? Just a stab in the dark. Kay Chicken Pox > > > > > > Anyone know why after 5 months my 12 year old still has some visual > signs of pox left? He went swimming the other day and was surprised at all > I saw. I didn't think they would be around this long. My younger son's > were gone in two weeks, with one or two scars, the 12 year old you can see > lots that are left. > > > > Just wondering if there was anyone with suggestions other than, find a > homeopath, for it. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Western NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 If they start to turn into blisters within a day after getting the spots then I would safely assume they were pox instead of mosquito bites. That's how I could tell my second daughter had gotten them along with my first. She only had about 6 spots but they did the tell tale blister filled with water that burst and scabbed over eventually. Good luck. Don't forget to check out Sheri's section on homeopathy and chickenpox (or I can send it to you) if they are suffering. Lots of oatmeal filled socks in the bath worked with my kids. L. chicken pox > I am pretty sure we have chicken pox going on in our house. My oldest > dd has many spots on her back and front and going on her face and > legs. The doctor wont even let us come to the office to be sure but I > took her to our chiropractor and she said it really looked like CP. My > twin dd are starting to show some spots too. I think it is pretty > funny the doctor wont even see us to confirm, but it is just as well > staying away from that place. I would just like to know for sure. I > tryed looking on the internet to see pictures of CP but all I can find > are horror story shots that show worst case scenerios. I'll be glad to > get thru this and have it over with. > > nne > Maggie 4/23/99 > and Becca 8/1/00 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 > I am pretty sure we have chicken pox going on in our house. My oldest Hey there nne, What state do you live in? ~ > dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 > > I am pretty sure we have chicken pox going on in our house. My > oldest > > Hey there nne, > What state do you live in? > ~ > > > dd We are in Pittsburgh, PA. nne Maggie 4/23/99 and Becca 8/1/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 DANG!! I am too busy to drive that far for coffee! My 2yo dd's the only one that needs to be exposed but as she is still not over whatever she's dealing with, wouldn't want to overlaod her system anyhow. Laurie>Oh We are in Pittsburgh, PA. nne Maggie 4/23/99 and Becca 8/1/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Sandi, If someone at the School has been to the School with Chicken Pox. Then Hunter may already have been exposed. I would call her doctor to inform them and see what to do. I have been wondering about this year since Feb and Mar are the months to catch CHicken Pox. ( What I been told). My Sister asked me about Shingles last weekend since there has been several come into the Dr office where she works. I told her lets cross our fingers on it. got Chicken Pox from her grand dad. He was exposed to Chicken Pox at a Transmission shop. He had already had chicken pox as a child. So the Doctor said that Chicken Pox lays door mat and if reexposed as a Adult it's called Shingles. Well did good with hers/ I would call the Doctor. Robbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Chicken pox and methotrexate are not a good combination. I'd check with your medical team and follow their advice. They'll likely have several questions for you~~ Does Hunter interact with this child? Are there siblings in Hunter's class? Get as much info as you can and then call your docs. Liz Chicken Pox I hope this finds everyone doing well? My question is what to do? Chicken Pox is at Hunter's school - no one in her class but down the hall. Do we pull her out of school? Has any of your children ever gotten chicken pox while take MTX ? Thanks Sandi Ken HUnter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 -Thats a good question...I have no idea, please post to the list when you find out what the doctors recommend. hugs Helen and (8,systemic) -- In , deerhuntert6@a... wrote: > I hope this finds everyone doing well? My question is what to do? Chicken > Pox is at Hunter's school - no one in her class but down the hall. Do we pull > her out of school? Has any of your children ever gotten chicken pox while > take MTX ? Thanks Sandi Ken HUnter > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Here's what happened to us. Last December (right before Christmas thankyouverymuch) my stepson came home from school with Chickenpox. (that the school hadn't notified us that it was going around when they are meant to, is another story) We immediately had to Quarantine in his room, and also immediately had to take Bayly to the hospital to get a vaccine. He had the Zoster Immunoglobulin Vaccine- ZIG- which is made up from human antiodies through donated blood. It was meant to kind of protect him against getting chickenpox as our Paed Rheumy had told us it would be dangerous for Bayly to get that. Even baby Violet had to get the Chickenpox immunisation, to prevent her getting it and increasing the exposure in our house. Well, New Year's Eve, Bayly breaks out in spots. Straight off to the doctor, again, straight off Methotrexate (he has oral tabs) and big watch on his health. Fortunately, the ZIG actually seems to have prevented a major breakout, as he only had about a dozen spots and the duration of the illness was shorter. We then played 'catch up' with his Mtx, taking a dose, and then another each 6 days 'til we got back on the weekly track. And when someone at Bay's pre school got some bug, we kept Bayly at home just to be sure (pity we still have to pay for the day he was absent). Does this help? Or is my sleep deprivation making me rave incomprehensibly? Bayly is off his Mtx again with a terrible cold/flu (which he did so thoughtfully share with his little sis this time) Jo Bayly, 3, extended oligo > I hope this finds everyone doing well? My question is what to do? Chicken > Pox is at Hunter's school - no one in her class but down the hall. Do we pull > her out of school? Has any of your children ever gotten chicken pox while > take MTX ? Thanks Sandi Ken HUnter > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 This is a great question. With the chicken pox, have your kids been vaccinated for chicken pox before JRA therapies are started? Has there been documented cases of JRA kids with severe chicken pox after vaccination? Is worry with the MTX and chicken pox a more severe reaction? vs. prednisone or the immunomodulators? I want to make sure there is something else I am missing? My son is 4 and is going to miss his MMR booster indefinitely due to prednisone and MTX. I just cross my fingers no exposure. He is in group day care since the age of 18 months and I know there are risks but I feel I should not put him in a bubble. Any precautions for communicable disease I should be taking? ex. Flu shot ( which we do) or other things preventative steps to take. Thanks for your time Joe 4 systemic Re: Chicken Pox -Thats a good question...I have no idea, please post to the list when you find out what the doctors recommend. hugs Helen and (8,systemic) -- In , deerhuntert6@a... wrote: > I hope this finds everyone doing well? My question is what to do? Chicken > Pox is at Hunter's school - no one in her class but down the hall. Do we pull > her out of school? Has any of your children ever gotten chicken pox while > take MTX ? Thanks Sandi Ken HUnter > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 , With the Chicken Pox Vaccine shot. My 13 month old Niece took it last month. I was told not to let change her Diapers and be right in her face for 10 days. never had the Vaccine but had the Chicken Pox. I take precautions either way. With each of the Baby shot's my Niece get's I always ask questions. Even though I have went through this with my own kid's and brothers and sisters. You never know what NEW news that come out. and Jackie are close as sisters would be. I would ask the doctor about any concerns and also this group. The MMR shot was allergic to. Since Jackie is taking these shot's I also inform the Doctor about the family history of this. If your child attends school I would be informing them to let you know when anything comes into the school that they know about. Robbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Sandi, When had them right before the end of the school year, her doctor put her on Acyclovir and pulled her out of school for the last few days.. She didn['t have a bad batch and got over them rather quickly. At this time she was only taking Naproxen though... hugs, Emilie Re: Chicken Pox > Sandi, > If someone at the School has been to the School with Chicken Pox. Then > Hunter may already have been exposed. I would call her doctor to inform > them and > see what to do. I have been wondering about this year since Feb and Mar > are > the months to catch CHicken Pox. ( What I been told). My Sister asked me > about > Shingles last weekend since there has been several come into the Dr office > where she works. I told her lets cross our fingers on it. got > Chicken Pox > from her grand dad. He was exposed to Chicken Pox at a Transmission shop. > He > had already had chicken pox as a child. So the Doctor said that Chicken > Pox > lays door mat and if reexposed as a Adult it's called Shingles. Well > did > good with hers/ I would call the Doctor. > Robbin > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I had 2 children who had CP twice...my oldest had a round or 2 of the MMR as she was temporarily under the care of my parents and they are crap. My ds had no vaxxes but I cannot recall if I suppressed with benadryl or steroid creams or what. The second time round did the trick as the 3rd time we had CP at our house to play they did not show any signs. LAurie I have heard of other kids getting them more than ones but only the ones that had all the usual vaccinations. I wonder if this makes their immune system weaker so they cannot get a strong enough immune response to develop strong antibodies or if it is to do with the fact that the parents of those children suppressed the symptoms with fever medicine and other drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 From what I hear, it was initially created because more women were entering the work force. " Big Business " requested it so moms would not have to miss work. Pretty sick if you ask me, but does not surprise me, its all about profit. > > Hi everyone!! > > > > I am sorry that I have not had time to introduce myself yet. I am new to > this list although not new to the dangers of vaccines. > > > > I was hoping that someone could help me understand the chicken pox vax a > little better. If I understand correctly.the CP vax is only for children > and its efficacy is questionable. > > > > My confusion is.why vaccinate against a disease that can be deadly for > adults particularly if natural immunity could be gained by having contracted > the disease as a child? So.why is the vax for children? > > > > I have never understood why this vaccine was even created. What am I > missing here? > > > > This is a question that I have always had, but I have never found a place to > ask it. > > > > Thanks!! > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 There's not a lot you can do really. If you know he has been exposed then he obviously is just not susceptible. It doesn't mean he won't get it in the future, but there's no guarantee that he will either. Maybe he's just naturally immune. ) Has he had any other *childhood* illnesses? Sue > Chicken Pox > > > My son turns 8 before the end of this year and has not had the chicken > pox. We always keep our ears open to any cases and he has been around > a couple of kids with active cases but did not develop them. We live > in the Sacramento area of CA and our son goes to a small school, so he > doesn't have lots of opportunity for exposure. Does anyone have any > suggestions short of taking out an ad in the paper :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Jill, Never had this problem but have seen what others ped rheumies do in this situation. If the child has had close contact with someone that has the chicken pox you need to talk to the ped rheumy not the nurse.This is very important,especialy with the meds MTX and Enbrel. Your ped rheumy may take a wait and see aproach or may want to start oral anti virals to be cautious.If your daughter does actualy come down with it you are looking at hospitilization with IV anti virals. I hope your scare is over soon. Let us know how things go. Becki and 8 systemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Thanks! I talked to the ped rheumy and she said that Kendra should have her outbreak by Thursday, if it's truly chicken pox. She also said she'd be in contact with our reg. dr about meds should this happen. She acted like it would be an oral pill. The nurse on the other hand had acted like hospitalization with an IV. Not sure if it's the distance to our rheumy or what exactly. Kendra was in VERY close contact with the boy who had the chicken pox. He sat in front of her and they graded each others papers, and used the water fountain after him. UGH!! I realize the school can't control when kids come to school sick, but I wish parents would keep their kids home when they have a fever! He went to school 2 days in a row with a fever-his mother told our school nurse. The kicker of all this is, his dad is a Nurse Practitioner!! Thanks for listening!! And the help! Jill and Kendra 11 jra _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Arthurnator@... Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 1:36 PM Subject: Re: chicken pox Jill, Never had this problem but have seen what others ped rheumies do in this situation. If the child has had close contact with someone that has the chicken pox you need to talk to the ped rheumy not the nurse.This is very important,especialy with the meds MTX and Enbrel. Your ped rheumy may take a wait and see aproach or may want to start oral anti virals to be cautious.If your daughter does actualy come down with it you are looking at hospitilization with IV anti virals. I hope your scare is over soon. Let us know how things go. Becki and 8 systemic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 -Jill, My daughter had the chicken pox vaccine when she was a toddler and she got chicken pox when she was 7. The case was very mild. Just around 10-15 pox. It is much more likely to have a light case of chicken pox if you have had the vaccine. My daughter didn't have jra at the time..at least we don't know if she did. She had her first major flare just 2 months after getting chicken pox. Keep a watch..if you see any signs of pox give your doc a call. (aundrea 11 systemic jra) -- In , " jahutslar " <shutslar@...> wrote: > > Hello everyone! I am fairly new to the posting. I have posted only a > few times before. But hopefully you all can help me out here anyway!! > My daughter Kendra (11 jra), has had the chicken pox vaccine yrs ago. > A couple weeks ago a student in her room that sits right in front of > her came down with them. He also has had the vaccine. Here's my > question. Since Sunday she's not felt good. Headache,stomach ache, BAD > joint pain, and on Monday she starting itching on her arm and back. > Now i see no pox. Could this be the start of the pox just not broken > out yet? i hear that if you've been vaccinated you get a mild case. > But the nurse said if she gets them they'd probably be a bad case. Has > anyone had the vaccine and gotten the chicken pox anyway with jra? and > if so how bad of a case? she's also on the enbrel and metho along with > all her reg meds. this is why i'm so concerned! > thanks! > Jill > kendra 11 jra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have called the DR and she said to keep a close eye on Kendra. Which of course I do even without anything to watch for. Kendra is itchy all over, can't straighten her one leg, headache, and joint pain, lots of joint pain. I am watching for the outbreak of the chicken pox. The dr said she should break out by Thursday if it is the chicken pox. So I am staying home from work and patiently waiting to see what happens with her. She can't take her enbrel or metho due to this and I am assuming that is part of her joint pain. I hate to see her hurting so much!! Last night she cried she was in so much pain. She's a tough kid, she NEVER cries about her pain!! That killed me!!! I will keep everyone posted! Thanks for all the replies. It's nice to know I have somewhere to go with my concerns and feelings!! Thanks to everyone!! Jill & Kendra 11 jra _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Robbin40@... Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:44 PM Subject: Re: chicken pox Jill, got the Chicken Pox from her Grandpa who had Shingles. I do not know about the Chicken Pox vaccine though since never got it. It could be a flare coming on or it could be Chicken Pox. I would call your Dr and let them know. As you need to keep on top of this. Let us know Robbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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