Melissa in Australia Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 my ds6 woke up this morning with his face very swollen, he can hardly see out of one eye, his nose is very large, his forehead is huge. he has temperature. he had 3 ticks on his head 2 days ago. but we get ticks often , and they have never caused swelling like this before. we have made a doctor's appointment,. and are waiting , but now his nose has started bleeding. we are getting pretty worried about him. any ideas on what it might be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Sounds like an allergic reaction of some sort. Do you have any benadryl you could give him?? Given his symptoms, if the doc can't get you in soon or the benadryl does nothing within 30-40 minutes, I would get him to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I was very worried that you might be waiting till tomorrow -- then I saw that you're on the other side of the world! I hope your appt is very, very soon. Benedryl might help, if it's an allergic reaction, though if you can get him in very quickly, I might wait to give it because I'd want the doctor to see what it looks like. Alternately, I'd give him Benedryl (diphenhydramine) and start taking photos to document what this looked like. I'd keep a really close eye on his breathing. If he starts to choke or wheeze, give him twice the kid-dose of Benedryl and go STRAIGHT to the emergency room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Gee I would take him to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'd give Benadryl and head to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 my husband has just taken him to the hospital. I am now nervously waiting at home , supposedly teaching the other children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm glad he went. Keep us updated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh I'm glad he took him in. I hope your ds is better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 So sorry, that is really scary. I'm glad your husband is off to the hospital with him. Keep us posted. Here's a prayer and a :grouphug: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 my husband has just taken him to the hospital. I am now nervously waiting at home , supposedly teaching the other children. :grouphug: Please let us know how he is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 my husband has just taken him to the hospital. I am now nervously waiting at home , supposedly teaching the other children. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Keep us updated!! How scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think the doctor didn't know what is the cause. She has given him steroids and antihistamine. She is treating it as an allergic reaction. The doctor doesn't think the nose bleed is related. we will monitor him and see how he goes. Thank you everyone for your well wishes and thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 What a relief! I was thinking of you guys last night and I remembered that the last time my ds9 had a sinus infection, his face swelled up. I was shocked one morning when he woke up and had a swollen face!!! Could it be a sinus infection? Ds was treated with steroids after a round of antibiotics didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I hope he's feeling himself soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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