OT - Scarlet Fever

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Wow, I just researched Scarlet Fever - I also didn't know it was still "around" but it is actually a strep infection! The things you learn every day.

My DD has a cough like a barking seal - I almost didn't send her to school today but she was otherwise fine - no fever, throat looked normal - I think it is allergies. I hope it is, anyway. I do know strep is going around though - that may be how Bryar got Scarlet Fever - some people are very sensitive to the toxin (from what I read) and develop SF from it.

Donna

I worked out last night for the second time that day. I started off with Rob Glick Cardio Fusion, but my brain just was not wrapping around too much and since it was my second workout of the day my balance was sub par. So after 15 min I just did my own thing with the heavy bag and basic jumping jacks, jogging, skis etc. I burned another 600 calories and put my daily total at 3347.I don't expect to get that high today as I'm pooped. We went and saw Iron Man at midnight (very good) and then slept in a bit for a nice 6 hours total of sleep before work. Not near enough for me.I'm going to need a miracle to get through even some today. At least it feels like that right now ;-)a

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Yeah, I believe it is just strep throat, but with a rash.   bryar's rash was horrenous...  I put some pics on facebook of it.  He was covered from under his chin to his legs.  It looks better now, but his skin will probably all peel off like sunburn as it heals

I was not surprised that Bryar got it, only because he has such skin issues!  So, if anyone were to get it, it would be Bryar (with my uneducated guess).  He got sick on Saturday, and I took him to the clinic on Tuesday when he wasn't getting better.  We started the meds right away and now he seems just fine!

I hope DD gets better soon.  I have found with the barking cough, that the first day is usually the worst.. in my experience anyway.  I have learned to wait and not rush them into the doctor for them just to send you home and say to wait it out

DarcyOn Fri, May 7, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote:

 

Wow, I just researched Scarlet Fever - I also didn't know it was still " around " but it is actually a strep infection!  The things you learn every day.

My DD has a cough like a barking seal - I almost didn't send her to school today but she was otherwise fine - no fever, throat looked normal - I think it is allergies.  I hope it is, anyway.  I do know strep is going around though - that may be how Bryar got Scarlet Fever - some people are very sensitive to the toxin (from what I read) and develop SF from it.

Donna

 

I worked out last night for the second time that day. I started off with Rob Glick Cardio Fusion, but my brain just was not wrapping around too much and since it was my second workout of the day my balance was sub par. So after 15 min I just did my own thing with the heavy bag and basic jumping jacks, jogging, skis etc. I burned another 600 calories and put my daily total at 3347.

I don't expect to get that high today as I'm pooped. We went and saw Iron Man at midnight (very good) and then slept in a bit for a nice 6 hours total of sleep before work. Not near enough for me.I'm going to need a miracle to get through even some today. At least it feels like that right now ;-)

a

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OMG it's bad enough when your pets are sick, I can't even imagine having a sick child!  Here's to getting on the mend!

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When my son barks like a seal it is asthma. He has very mild, seasonal asthma, usually only during cold weather and it only affects him when he has a cold. The seal bark is my signal that I need to be upping his meds. Not saying that's what is up with your daughter, just adding it to the conversation.

OT - Scarlet Fever

Wow, I just researched Scarlet Fever - I also didn't know it was still "around" but it is actually a strep infection! The things you learn every day.

My DD has a cough like a barking seal - I almost didn't send her to school today but she was otherwise fine - no fever, throat looked normal - I think it is allergies. I hope it is, anyway. I do know strep is going around though - that may be how Bryar got Scarlet Fever - some people are very sensitive to the toxin (from what I read) and develop SF from it.

Donna

I worked out last night for the second time that day. I started off with Rob Glick Cardio Fusion, but my brain just was not wrapping around too much and since it was my second workout of the day my balance was sub par. So after 15 min I just did my own thing with the heavy bag and basic jumping jacks, jogging, skis etc. I burned another 600 calories and put my daily total at 3347.I don't expect to get that high today as I'm pooped. We went and saw Iron Man at midnight (very good) and then slept in a bit for a nice 6 hours total of sleep before work. Not near enough for me.I'm going to need a miracle to get through even some today. At least it feels like that right now ;-)a

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darcy,

hoping bryar is feeling better--poor guy:( praying the rest of you stay

healthy!!

stacey

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Thank you everyone!!  He now has diarrhea    I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..

Darcy

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Thank you everyone!!  He now has diarrhea    I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..

Darcy

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Hi Darcy!

Ugh - sorry to hear that. Antibiotics always mess me up. Will he just eat some plain yogurt? Or something like Activia?

Donna

From: Darcy Ledman <exercise.junkie@...>Subject: Re: OT - Scarlet Fever Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:44 PM

Thank you everyone!! He now has diarrhea I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..Darcy

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Hi Darcy!

Ugh - sorry to hear that. Antibiotics always mess me up. Will he just eat some plain yogurt? Or something like Activia?

Donna

From: Darcy Ledman <exercise.junkie@...>Subject: Re: OT - Scarlet Fever Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:44 PM

Thank you everyone!! He now has diarrhea I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..Darcy

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He's so hit and miss on eating yogurt.  I never thought to try though, now..duh.. Thanks Donna!Darcy

On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote:

 

Hi Darcy!

Ugh - sorry to hear that.  Antibiotics always mess me up.  Will he just eat some plain yogurt?  Or something like Activia?

 

Donna

From: Darcy Ledman <exercise.junkie@...>Subject: Re: OT - Scarlet Fever

Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:44 PM

 

Thank you everyone!!  He now has diarrhea    I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..

Darcy

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He's so hit and miss on eating yogurt.  I never thought to try though, now..duh.. Thanks Donna!Darcy

On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote:

 

Hi Darcy!

Ugh - sorry to hear that.  Antibiotics always mess me up.  Will he just eat some plain yogurt?  Or something like Activia?

 

Donna

From: Darcy Ledman <exercise.junkie@...>Subject: Re: OT - Scarlet Fever

Date: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:44 PM

 

Thank you everyone!!  He now has diarrhea    I'm sure it's due to the meds..GRR.. I don't have him on probiotics.. I'm wondering how I can sneak some in...hmm..

Darcy

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Below is from the CDC website:What is scarlet fever?

Scarlet fever, sometimes called scarlatina, is a disease caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus

or "group A strep", the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet

fever is a rash that sometimes occurs in people that have strep throat.

People with scarlet fever typically also have a high fever and a

strawberry-like appearance of the tongue. The rash of scarlet fever is

usually seen in children under the age of 18. Back to Top How do you get scarlet fever?

This illness can be caught from contact with the sick person because

this germ is carried in the mouth and nasal fluids. The disease can be

spread through contact with droplets shed when an infected person

coughs or sneezes. If you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after

touching something that has these fluids on them, you may become ill.

Also, if you drink from the same glass or eat from the same plate as

the sick person, you could also become ill. The best way to keep from

getting sick is to wash your hands often and avoid sharing eating

utensils. It is especially important for anyone with a sore throat to

wash his or her hands often and not share eating or drinking utensils.

Back to Top

What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?

The most common symptoms of scarlet fever are:

Scarlet

fever begins with a rash that shows up as tiny red bumps. It most often

begins on the chest and stomach but can then spread all over the body.

It looks like a sunburn and feels like a rough piece of sandpaper. Most

of the time it is redder in the creases of the elbows, arm pits, and

groin areas. The rash lasts about 2-7 days. After the rash is gone, the

skin on the tips of the fingers and toes begins to peel. Some other

common signs of scarlet fever are:

A flush face with a pale area around the lips;

A red and sore throat that can have white or yellow patches;

A fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) or higher;

Swollen glands in the neck; and

A

whitish coating can appear on the surface of the tongue. The tongue

itself looks like a strawberry because the normal bumps on the tongue

look bigger.

Other less common signs of illness include:

Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea) and throwing up (vomiting);

Having a headache; and

Having body aches.

Back to Top How is scarlet fever diagnosed?

To diagnose the cause of your child’s rash or sore throat, your doctor

or healthcare provider will examine your child and swab the back of the

throat with a cotton swab. The swab will be then used for a throat

culture or a rapid antigen test (sometimes called a “rapid strep testâ€)

to see if there is a group A strep infection.

Back to Top What is the treatment for scarlet fever?

If your doctor or health care provider diagnoses you or your child with

scarlet fever, the doctor will give you a drug that fight germs

(antibiotic) for your child. Be sure to give your child the drug as the

doctor tells you. Never share any of the drug with anyone else. Also,

be sure to ask your doctor about drugs you can buy in the store for

sore throat pain.

Back to Top Is there anything else I can do to make my child feel better?

Warm liquids like soup or cold foods like popsicles or milkshakes help

to ease the pain of the sore throat. Offer these to your child often,

especially when he/she has a fever since the body needs a lot of fluid

when it is sick with a fever. A cool mist humidifier will help to keep

the air in your child's room moist which will keep the throat from

getting too dry and more sore. Your child needs plenty of rest.

Back to Top What should I do if I think my child has scarlet fever?

If you think your child has scarlet fever, take your child to his or

her doctor right away. The doctor may give your child drugs that fight

germs (antibiotics). Do not let your child return to daycare or school

until he or she has taken the antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

I worked out last night for the second time that day. I started off with Rob Glick Cardio Fusion, but my brain just was not wrapping around too much and since it was my second workout of the day my balance was sub par. So after 15 min I just did my own thing with the heavy bag and basic jumping jacks, jogging, skis etc. I burned another 600 calories and put my daily total at 3347.

I don't expect to get that high today as I'm pooped. We went and saw Iron Man at midnight (very good) and then slept in a bit for a nice 6 hours total of sleep before work. Not near enough for me.I'm going to need a miracle to get through even some today. At least it feels like that right now ;-)

a

[Guest guest]

Below is from the CDC website:What is scarlet fever?

Scarlet fever, sometimes called scarlatina, is a disease caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus

or "group A strep", the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet

fever is a rash that sometimes occurs in people that have strep throat.

People with scarlet fever typically also have a high fever and a

strawberry-like appearance of the tongue. The rash of scarlet fever is

usually seen in children under the age of 18. Back to Top How do you get scarlet fever?

This illness can be caught from contact with the sick person because

this germ is carried in the mouth and nasal fluids. The disease can be

spread through contact with droplets shed when an infected person

coughs or sneezes. If you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after

touching something that has these fluids on them, you may become ill.

Also, if you drink from the same glass or eat from the same plate as

the sick person, you could also become ill. The best way to keep from

getting sick is to wash your hands often and avoid sharing eating

utensils. It is especially important for anyone with a sore throat to

wash his or her hands often and not share eating or drinking utensils.

Back to Top

What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?

The most common symptoms of scarlet fever are:

Scarlet

fever begins with a rash that shows up as tiny red bumps. It most often

begins on the chest and stomach but can then spread all over the body.

It looks like a sunburn and feels like a rough piece of sandpaper. Most

of the time it is redder in the creases of the elbows, arm pits, and

groin areas. The rash lasts about 2-7 days. After the rash is gone, the

skin on the tips of the fingers and toes begins to peel. Some other

common signs of scarlet fever are:

A flush face with a pale area around the lips;

A red and sore throat that can have white or yellow patches;

A fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) or higher;

Swollen glands in the neck; and

A

whitish coating can appear on the surface of the tongue. The tongue

itself looks like a strawberry because the normal bumps on the tongue

look bigger.

Other less common signs of illness include:

Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea) and throwing up (vomiting);

Having a headache; and

Having body aches.

Back to Top How is scarlet fever diagnosed?

To diagnose the cause of your child’s rash or sore throat, your doctor

or healthcare provider will examine your child and swab the back of the

throat with a cotton swab. The swab will be then used for a throat

culture or a rapid antigen test (sometimes called a “rapid strep testâ€)

to see if there is a group A strep infection.

Back to Top What is the treatment for scarlet fever?

If your doctor or health care provider diagnoses you or your child with

scarlet fever, the doctor will give you a drug that fight germs

(antibiotic) for your child. Be sure to give your child the drug as the

doctor tells you. Never share any of the drug with anyone else. Also,

be sure to ask your doctor about drugs you can buy in the store for

sore throat pain.

Back to Top Is there anything else I can do to make my child feel better?

Warm liquids like soup or cold foods like popsicles or milkshakes help

to ease the pain of the sore throat. Offer these to your child often,

especially when he/she has a fever since the body needs a lot of fluid

when it is sick with a fever. A cool mist humidifier will help to keep

the air in your child's room moist which will keep the throat from

getting too dry and more sore. Your child needs plenty of rest.

Back to Top What should I do if I think my child has scarlet fever?

If you think your child has scarlet fever, take your child to his or

her doctor right away. The doctor may give your child drugs that fight

germs (antibiotics). Do not let your child return to daycare or school

until he or she has taken the antibiotics for at least 24 hours.

I worked out last night for the second time that day. I started off with Rob Glick Cardio Fusion, but my brain just was not wrapping around too much and since it was my second workout of the day my balance was sub par. So after 15 min I just did my own thing with the heavy bag and basic jumping jacks, jogging, skis etc. I burned another 600 calories and put my daily total at 3347.

I don't expect to get that high today as I'm pooped. We went and saw Iron Man at midnight (very good) and then slept in a bit for a nice 6 hours total of sleep before work. Not near enough for me.I'm going to need a miracle to get through even some today. At least it feels like that right now ;-)

a