chickenpatty Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 He woke up with this awful blistery looking rash on his neck and shoulders. I called the dr & she asked me to take a pic and email it to her (we're in a hurricane right now). I googled for pics and it looks just like the shingles pictures. ACK! My poor kids. They're all hacking from the whooping cough, and now this! :( Any experience with shingles? I'm waiting on a call back from the dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Poor boy!!! That looks painful. :( I'm not sure what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I had Shingles last year so I really feel for your ds. One thing I found out was if I could stay relaxed it was much better. There was one day my stress level was through the roof and I could barely stay out of bed. The next day was looking stressful also but I was able to calm down and the pain was not as severe. I was able to get meds right away which also helped to lessen the amount of time I had them. I'm sorry you are all so sick. I can't imagine having whooping cough and shingles at the same time. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 My mom used blue goop (aloe vera sunburn gel stuff) and benadryl to keep her skin from itching, but the worst of it (apparently) is directly in the nerves (so there isn't anything to do). :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Poor baby!! Something that really helped me (other than getting on meds immediately) when I had shingles was dabbing honey on all the little ouchies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 :grouphug: No advice, jsut hugs. I am sorry! Poor bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 If you can get it St John's Wort Oil is Brilliant for shingles, dab it on the spots and it sends them packing. Definitely takes the pain out of it and shortens the illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm SO sorry. I didn't realize shingles looked like that. We've never had them here. (Knocking on wood . . . . ) Maybe this means your kids are all getting the sickies out of their systems before this fall. They'll ALL have a very healthy winter. That's what I kept telling myself when mine were so sick all summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I hope you're right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I hope you're right! I always am! That's what I tell my kids anyway!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 He woke up with this awful blistery looking rash on his neck and shoulders. I called the dr & she asked me to take a pic and email it to her (we're in a hurricane right now). I googled for pics and it looks just like the shingles pictures. ACK! My poor kids. They're all hacking from the whooping cough, and now this! :( Any experience with shingles? I'm waiting on a call back from the dr. Tons of experience -- Use vitamin E from vit E capsules for the itching -- pierce the capsule and apply to the blisters -- liberally. We think, in hindsight, we would have been wise to avoid the anti-viral prescribed by the doc, and just let the virus get out of our system as opposed to suppressing it. Stay cool (heat exacerbates the itching), oatmeal baths help, cool baths help, stay calm and rest - ALOT. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 My son had it when he was six. Though the doc at the time said it might recur, I'm thankful he hasn't had it since. I was told not to use cortisone cream because it can make the rash worse. I hope the doctor calls you back soon. He might tell you to give Advil or Tylenol, use a cold compress, and/or try calamine lotion. Anti-viral drugs can help if you start them early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Dh is picking some up from the pharmacy as we speak (or type). Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 DD had shingles when she was 5 or so, I had it at 9. It is actually easier for the kids to have it than adults from what I understand. I don't remember it too much from when she or I had it, other than I let my then 8 month old ds climb all over her so that he would get chicken pox. ;) I treated the shingles the same as CP, oatmeal baths, tylenol for any fever etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 'Wow, I'm sorry. I had shingles almost exactly a year ago after being sick a couple of times, once with a virus that caused horrible shooting pains in my head. Stress can trigger shingles, which may be why your son got them when he was recovering from whooping cough (assuming that it is shingles). The nerve pain was much worse than the itchy skin rash. An RN friend advised me to take an amino acid called L-lysine. I also took Vitamin C and I did take anti-viral medication prescribed by my doctor. Shingles usually last around 3 weeks but mine only lasted two, probably because of the meds and supplements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 My daughter had shingles when she was still a child. It is MUCH easier than in an older adult (when it is more common). she only had a very small rash on her back. I vaguely recall some ointment we put on, and it cleared up without too much difficulty. the ped's comment was she should be happy because she shouldn't ever have another outbreak. don't know how correct that is . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Poor little fellow. I'm assuming he was on antibiotics for whooping cough. If so, that probably stripped away his good bacteria, lowered his white blood cell count, and made him more susceptible to other stuff. Just try to do whatever you can to keep him from scratching. I recently ended up in the hospital for three days because I got a serious bacterial infection along with shingles. Because I've been on such strong antibiotics, I'm now dealing with other issues. *I didn't want to scare you, so I came back to add this: Most people don't end up in the hospital with shingles. I'm immunosuppressed, so my situation is different. Do be careful with his scratching, though. Edited August 28, 2011 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Was there an update I missed? How is your son doing now? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 The blisters are drying up and don't seem to be bothering him at all. I'm wondering now if it was a small outbreak of chicken pox? I asked my ped & she still thinks it was shingles, which I guess is close to chicken pox. Anyway... ds feels fine, but is still coughing horribly. Thank you for asking! (Now, one of the other boys has a red swollen face from poison ivy! Sigh... never a dull moment!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Shingles stinks. I had it last March. Luckily my rash really did not develop fully, but I had a lot of nerve pain. Initially my Dr. thought I was having Gull stones. Has your ds had Chicken Pox before? You can only get Shingles if you have had Chicken Pox previously. Also generally Shingles effects one side of the body at a time in a linear pattern. I hope you all get to feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) That is so sad. :( Poor fella Edited August 31, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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