Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 Hi , Fifth disease did the rounds here a couple of years ago, got it without too many problems, although it did take her a long time to shake it and she was pretty unwell with it for a while. We did give her IVIG early when she got it. Don't want to worry you though, but I know it can be a problem in pregnancy, unfortunately, I can't remember which trimester is the one to be concerned about, I think it is the first, but I can't be sure. Hope Tabith recovers soon and Autumn doesn't get it. Love to all Kirstie - Mum to Stef, Cameron (CVID), Isaac and (CVID) Re: Weird Rash OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 fifths is also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. children have red, hot feet, a slapped face appearance and sores in their mouth. Has Tabitha had the mouth sores or any discoloration to her feet lately? Ursula Holleman uahollem@... and Macey's mom (5 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, kidney reflux, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus) http://www.pedpid.com /group/PedPID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 fifths is also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. children have red, hot feet, a slapped face appearance and sores in their mouth. Has Tabitha had the mouth sores or any discoloration to her feet lately? Ursula Holleman uahollem@... and Macey's mom (5 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, kidney reflux, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus) http://www.pedpid.com /group/PedPID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 I read the fact sheet in the second post & realized that there's nothing I can do to prevent Autumn from getting it since Tabitha's not contagious anymore. I wondered why she'd had a cold for the last week & now I know. Since it's spread through the respiratory tract, that probably answers the question of why Autumn's asthma was acting up in the last week. She was also a little wheezy this morning, so she'll probably get it too. Let's hope it doesn't cause any major problems. Maybe I should see if both need the blood test? Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 Hi again , Found this, it is the first 20 weeks of pregnancy that can be a problem, so you will be all clear on that. Cheers Kirstie Slapped cheek syndrome: fact sheet. Information Recommendations Appendix: calculation of risks Authors Information. Slapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. Also known as " erythema infectiosum " or " fifth disease " , it is a common childhood disease, and has become more common recently. It is a mild disease in children, causing a slapped cheek appearance. Interestingly, the rash occurs after the child stops being contagious (unless they also have a rare complication): a child with a rash is not contagious, but they may have been incubating the condition for the previous 4 to 20 days. As the illness is usually only diagnosed after the rash has appeared, there is seldom any reason to exclude children with the condition from school. About 60% of us contract the condition as children, and this gives us life-long immunity to future episodes. People with immunity cannot catch the virus again. Rarely, if a woman catches the virus while pregnant, the baby may also catch the virus. If a woman becomes infected before the first 20 weeks of pregnancy there is an increased risk of miscarriage of about 10%. Nothing can be done to prevent miscarriages due to parvovirus B19 infection. Rarely parvovirus B19 infection may make the baby anaemic, which can cause a condition known as hydrops fetalis. Women who become infected between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy have a 3% risk of hydrops fetalis. This can cause a stillbirth. It can, however, be diagnosed from ultrasound scans, and treatment may prevent a stillbirth. As most adult women are already immune to parvovirus B19, fewer than 1% of women who are exposed to the virus between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy will develop hydrops fetalis. (See appendix for details of this calculation.) Recommendations. We recommend that women in the following categories should go to their GP to discuss having blood tests to see if they are already immune to the virus. Women who should consider having blood tests for parvovirus B19. The following women who should consider having blood tests: those who, while in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy - have been in close contact with a case (defined as living in a household setting with a case; sharing a meal with a case; or being in the same room as a case for over an hour) OR work (in contact with children) in a school or nursery where there is an outbreak of slapped cheek syndrome (defined as two or more cases in the same class or year group, or three or more cases in the school or nursery, with onset separated by less than three weeks). Appendix: calculation of risks. Assume that, in the first half of pregnancy: (i) 60% of pregnant women are already immune to the virus; (ii) there is a 50% chance of becoming infected if exposed and non-immune; (iii) foetal hydrops develops in 3% of those infected between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy; and (iv) the excess risk of miscarriage in those infected before 20 weeks of pregnancy is 10%. The probability of hydrops developing when a woman who is of unknown parvovirus B19 immue status, and is exposed to the virus between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, is therefore: 0.4 x 0.5 x 0.03 = 0.006 or 0.6%. Similarly, the excess risk of miscarriage in such a woman (in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy) is: 0.4 x 0.1 = 0.04 or 4%. Authors. This page was put together by Dr M B English, CCDC, Surrey Communicable Disease Control Service, and is based on a letter written by himself and Dr Malcolm Perkin, Specialist Registrar, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre. Re: Weird Rash OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2001 Report Share Posted March 25, 2001 Hi again , Found this, it is the first 20 weeks of pregnancy that can be a problem, so you will be all clear on that. Cheers Kirstie Slapped cheek syndrome: fact sheet. Information Recommendations Appendix: calculation of risks Authors Information. Slapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. Also known as " erythema infectiosum " or " fifth disease " , it is a common childhood disease, and has become more common recently. It is a mild disease in children, causing a slapped cheek appearance. Interestingly, the rash occurs after the child stops being contagious (unless they also have a rare complication): a child with a rash is not contagious, but they may have been incubating the condition for the previous 4 to 20 days. As the illness is usually only diagnosed after the rash has appeared, there is seldom any reason to exclude children with the condition from school. About 60% of us contract the condition as children, and this gives us life-long immunity to future episodes. People with immunity cannot catch the virus again. Rarely, if a woman catches the virus while pregnant, the baby may also catch the virus. If a woman becomes infected before the first 20 weeks of pregnancy there is an increased risk of miscarriage of about 10%. Nothing can be done to prevent miscarriages due to parvovirus B19 infection. Rarely parvovirus B19 infection may make the baby anaemic, which can cause a condition known as hydrops fetalis. Women who become infected between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy have a 3% risk of hydrops fetalis. This can cause a stillbirth. It can, however, be diagnosed from ultrasound scans, and treatment may prevent a stillbirth. As most adult women are already immune to parvovirus B19, fewer than 1% of women who are exposed to the virus between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy will develop hydrops fetalis. (See appendix for details of this calculation.) Recommendations. We recommend that women in the following categories should go to their GP to discuss having blood tests to see if they are already immune to the virus. Women who should consider having blood tests for parvovirus B19. The following women who should consider having blood tests: those who, while in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy - have been in close contact with a case (defined as living in a household setting with a case; sharing a meal with a case; or being in the same room as a case for over an hour) OR work (in contact with children) in a school or nursery where there is an outbreak of slapped cheek syndrome (defined as two or more cases in the same class or year group, or three or more cases in the school or nursery, with onset separated by less than three weeks). Appendix: calculation of risks. Assume that, in the first half of pregnancy: (i) 60% of pregnant women are already immune to the virus; (ii) there is a 50% chance of becoming infected if exposed and non-immune; (iii) foetal hydrops develops in 3% of those infected between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy; and (iv) the excess risk of miscarriage in those infected before 20 weeks of pregnancy is 10%. The probability of hydrops developing when a woman who is of unknown parvovirus B19 immue status, and is exposed to the virus between 9 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, is therefore: 0.4 x 0.5 x 0.03 = 0.006 or 0.6%. Similarly, the excess risk of miscarriage in such a woman (in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy) is: 0.4 x 0.1 = 0.04 or 4%. Authors. This page was put together by Dr M B English, CCDC, Surrey Communicable Disease Control Service, and is based on a letter written by himself and Dr Malcolm Perkin, Specialist Registrar, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre. Re: Weird Rash OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Ursula, is correct....sackie virus is also known as Hand, Foot and Mouth. Both of my boys have had bouts of this, Mark ended up in the hospital. Fifth's disease is a different illness. Hope this helps.... Autumn (Mom to Mark Cd5-Cd19 and ) RE: Re: Weird Rash > fifths is also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. children have red, > hot feet, a slapped face appearance and sores in their mouth. Has Tabitha > had the mouth sores or any discoloration to her feet lately? > > Ursula Holleman uahollem@... > and Macey's mom (5 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, > kidney reflux, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus) > > http://www.pedpid.com > > /group/PedPID > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Ursula, is correct....sackie virus is also known as Hand, Foot and Mouth. Both of my boys have had bouts of this, Mark ended up in the hospital. Fifth's disease is a different illness. Hope this helps.... Autumn (Mom to Mark Cd5-Cd19 and ) RE: Re: Weird Rash > fifths is also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. children have red, > hot feet, a slapped face appearance and sores in their mouth. Has Tabitha > had the mouth sores or any discoloration to her feet lately? > > Ursula Holleman uahollem@... > and Macey's mom (5 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, > kidney reflux, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus) > > http://www.pedpid.com > > /group/PedPID > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 from Dale, Mom to Katy, age 16, CVID , go get a strep test, but several viruses can do a similar bright red look. But you need to check out scarlet fever (secondary strep). In His service, Dale sandraray@... wrote: > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > well other than the rash. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > 5/17/01 > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 from Dale, Mom to Katy, age 16, CVID , go get a strep test, but several viruses can do a similar bright red look. But you need to check out scarlet fever (secondary strep). In His service, Dale sandraray@... wrote: > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > well other than the rash. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > 5/17/01 > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 from Dale, Mom to Katy, age 16, CVID , go get a strep test, but several viruses can do a similar bright red look. But you need to check out scarlet fever (secondary strep). In His service, Dale sandraray@... wrote: > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > well other than the rash. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > 5/17/01 > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Thanks, Dale. I've got an appointment for both girls for this afternoon. Both of them woke up coughing like crazy & Autumn sounds perfectly horrible. I'll keep everyone posted. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Re: Weird Rash > from Dale, Mom to Katy, age 16, CVID > > , go get a strep test, but several viruses can do a similar > bright red look. But you need to check out scarlet fever (secondary > strep). > > In His service, > Dale > > sandraray@... wrote: > > > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > > well other than the rash. > > > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > > 5/17/01 > > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Thanks, Dale. I've got an appointment for both girls for this afternoon. Both of them woke up coughing like crazy & Autumn sounds perfectly horrible. I'll keep everyone posted. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Re: Weird Rash > from Dale, Mom to Katy, age 16, CVID > > , go get a strep test, but several viruses can do a similar > bright red look. But you need to check out scarlet fever (secondary > strep). > > In His service, > Dale > > sandraray@... wrote: > > > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > > well other than the rash. > > > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > > 5/17/01 > > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Just a thought it could be fifth's disease. sandraray@... wrote: Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very well other than the rash. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Just a thought it could be fifth's disease. sandraray@... wrote: Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very well other than the rash. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 I would call your OB because fifth disease is caused by the pravo virus and can be harmful. I would call to make sure. sandraray@... wrote: OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 I would call your OB because fifth disease is caused by the pravo virus and can be harmful. I would call to make sure. sandraray@... wrote: OK, after a little searching, I think this is Fifth Disease. Anyone know if this is going to hurt if Autumn gets it? I'm definitely calling the ped tomorrow & ask for a blood test, just to verify my suspicions. I also found out there's no danger to the baby since I'm in the third trimester. I am worried that, even though this virus is supposed to be " harmless in preschool children, " there will be some consequences for Autumn. Probably will trigger an asthma attack since it can cause some respiratory problems. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 , I'll be thinking of you and listening to hear how things come out after your appointment. Sure hope it's something they can diagnose quickly and get the jump on. , mother of Chad, age 9, " Hypo " , GERD, Asthma/Bronchitis, " Allergy King " , Scoliosis, ??IGA Nephropathy and Anemia > > sandraray@... wrote: > > > > > > Hi! Tabitha woke up with the strangest rash this morning. It's > > > confined to her cheeks & is bright red. It feels hot to the touch. > > > She's not running a fever and complains that her stomach & ears > > > hurt. Anyone know what this might be? The nurse practitioner was on > > > call, so I thought I'd wait it out a day. She seems to be doing very > > > well other than the rash. > > > > > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., > > > asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due > > > 5/17/01 > > > > > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with > a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the > sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional > advice. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he wants to do a recheck. He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great friends--sure helps to have that connection. Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he wants to do a recheck. He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great friends--sure helps to have that connection. Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he wants to do a recheck. He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great friends--sure helps to have that connection. Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Hi , I'm really sorry to hear that all of you are having such a rough go of things!! But I'm glad to hear that you found out what's going on with Tabitha and that the doctor is on top of the situation. I'm so sorry that Autumn is coming down with it too. It's bad enough having one child sick and I know that you worry even more with Autumn being PID. And then the fact that you have to be concerned about yourself and the baby as well.....I just really feel for you! I'm sorry to hear about your mother not doing well also. Everything seems to be hitting you all at once. It really got me that your mother is sick too because maybe she would've been able to take some of the strain off you otherwise. You'll all be in my prayers. It makes me so sad when I read posts like this because I know how hard it all is and how tired and weary it can make a person when everything is happening at once. Hang in there! Rest and eat when you can so that you can keep your strength up. I'll be listening for how your test results come out. I can't do anything but pray for you and I'll do plenty of that!! Gotta take Chad for his allergy shots, but will be checking back in later. I'm running behind because it took a while to convince him that he had to get in the tub, so while he's soaking a little, I came to check the messages. Gotta rush this boy up to go do what he doesn't want to. Can't blame him one bit, though. Hugs to all of you, , mother of Chad, age 9, " Hypo " , GERD, Asthma/Bronchitis, " Allery King " , Scoliosis, ??IGA Nephropathy and Anemia Re: Weird Rash > > We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said > Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear > up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It > just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. > > Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation > stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone > in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her > very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. > Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, > if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he > wants to do a recheck. > > He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are > classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, > wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call > the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for > the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. > He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even > though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor > complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we > really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor > agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great > friends--sure helps to have that connection. > > Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last > night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't > been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, > everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed > to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today > she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription > they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, > chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Hi , I'm really sorry to hear that all of you are having such a rough go of things!! But I'm glad to hear that you found out what's going on with Tabitha and that the doctor is on top of the situation. I'm so sorry that Autumn is coming down with it too. It's bad enough having one child sick and I know that you worry even more with Autumn being PID. And then the fact that you have to be concerned about yourself and the baby as well.....I just really feel for you! I'm sorry to hear about your mother not doing well also. Everything seems to be hitting you all at once. It really got me that your mother is sick too because maybe she would've been able to take some of the strain off you otherwise. You'll all be in my prayers. It makes me so sad when I read posts like this because I know how hard it all is and how tired and weary it can make a person when everything is happening at once. Hang in there! Rest and eat when you can so that you can keep your strength up. I'll be listening for how your test results come out. I can't do anything but pray for you and I'll do plenty of that!! Gotta take Chad for his allergy shots, but will be checking back in later. I'm running behind because it took a while to convince him that he had to get in the tub, so while he's soaking a little, I came to check the messages. Gotta rush this boy up to go do what he doesn't want to. Can't blame him one bit, though. Hugs to all of you, , mother of Chad, age 9, " Hypo " , GERD, Asthma/Bronchitis, " Allery King " , Scoliosis, ??IGA Nephropathy and Anemia Re: Weird Rash > > We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said > Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear > up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It > just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. > > Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation > stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone > in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her > very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. > Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, > if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he > wants to do a recheck. > > He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are > classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, > wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call > the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for > the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. > He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even > though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor > complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we > really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor > agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great > friends--sure helps to have that connection. > > Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last > night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't > been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, > everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed > to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today > she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription > they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, > chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Hi , I'm really sorry to hear that all of you are having such a rough go of things!! But I'm glad to hear that you found out what's going on with Tabitha and that the doctor is on top of the situation. I'm so sorry that Autumn is coming down with it too. It's bad enough having one child sick and I know that you worry even more with Autumn being PID. And then the fact that you have to be concerned about yourself and the baby as well.....I just really feel for you! I'm sorry to hear about your mother not doing well also. Everything seems to be hitting you all at once. It really got me that your mother is sick too because maybe she would've been able to take some of the strain off you otherwise. You'll all be in my prayers. It makes me so sad when I read posts like this because I know how hard it all is and how tired and weary it can make a person when everything is happening at once. Hang in there! Rest and eat when you can so that you can keep your strength up. I'll be listening for how your test results come out. I can't do anything but pray for you and I'll do plenty of that!! Gotta take Chad for his allergy shots, but will be checking back in later. I'm running behind because it took a while to convince him that he had to get in the tub, so while he's soaking a little, I came to check the messages. Gotta rush this boy up to go do what he doesn't want to. Can't blame him one bit, though. Hugs to all of you, , mother of Chad, age 9, " Hypo " , GERD, Asthma/Bronchitis, " Allery King " , Scoliosis, ??IGA Nephropathy and Anemia Re: Weird Rash > > We saw the ped yesterday & it's definitely Fifth's Disease. He also said > Tabitha had a cold in addition. So, she's on Panmist-S for 5 days to clear > up the congestion & breathing treatments if we think she needs them. It > just helps clear up the congestion--she's not wheezing. > > Autumn, however, is a different story. She's probably in the incubation > stage of the virus & is wheezing terribly. We've started 5 days or prelone > in addition to breathing treatments every 6 hours. He wants to watch her > very closely this week because he's worried the virus will cause pneumonia. > Then, we wouldn't have many options on treatment since it is a virus. So, > if she's not better by Wednesday afternoon, I'm calling in to see if he > wants to do a recheck. > > He didn't want to run the blood test. He said Tabitha's symptoms are > classic & Autumn is showing early signs of the virus--coughing, congestion, > wheezing, etc. He looked at me also since I've got a cold & told me to call > the dr ASAP. I called them as soon as I got home & went in this morning for > the blood test. We should know something about me within the next 48 hours. > He was worried that the baby could still contract Fifth's Disease, even > though the danger of stillbirth is past. There could still be some minor > complications. Since I've been having lots of false labor contractions, we > really don't want to push it & have me go into preterm labor. My doctor > agreed. BTW, my ped takes care of my o.b.'s grandchildren, so they're great > friends--sure helps to have that connection. > > Sorry it took me so long to post this--I had to take my mom to the ER last > night. She's diabetic & having a terrible case of stomach flu. She hadn't > been able to eat or take her insulin since Sunday morning. Luckily, > everything looked great--her blood sugar was 84. She joked that she needed > to get sick more often since she hates having to take those shots. Today > she's not really any better but she's relaxing & taking the prescription > they gave her & hopefully will be better by tomorrow. > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 5), Autumn, age 3 (IgG def., asthma, > chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan Avery due 5/17/01 > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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