5knights3maidens Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 My son and his wife sent me a text this morning saying that our grandson (7 1/2 month) had a big welt on the back of his head and big welts under his arm. He's very itchy, miserable (especially itchy on his face). They took him to the er (their ped. still has not called them back...they've called more than once...and it has been "all" day:glare:). The er kept saying that the welt on the head was a bump from hitting his head. (????) Now dil says there are big welts on his head. They said to give him benedryl and get a steroid cream. (??) As of an hour ago, she said the welts are getting bigger. The last new intro. to a food was peas. I keep telling them to go to another er. I'm so worried about him. We are states away. Oh, and she said they just got a new bottle of Baby Magic Baby wash/shampoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lahmeh Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Poor baby! I'll be praying for him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 oh goodness.... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just recently was reading about people who have an allergic reaction to a chemical used in baby shampoos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Aw, poor babe, and mom and dad, and gram. :grouphug: Praying here, too. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying for the little guy and all of you. I'm so sorry. Can't tell a welt from a bump on the head? Ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying for your precious grandbaby. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I sure hope that this resolves quickly... in case it doesn't, I will share that my oldest son had an allergic reaction which gave him welts that came and went and came and went for three days. I went to the ER twice during that time. I was treated as an unintelligent mom and scolded. My little boys welts were horrible. It's scary! I DO NOT share this to scare or to compare, but to share that sometimes it takes a while for allergic reactions to work their way out of the body. Poor little boy! I hope to hear a relieving update soon. Prayers being said now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying they can figure out what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Aw, poor guy! I hope this ordeal is over soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying. My faith in the medical community, is about nil right now. Sounds like baby is having an allergic reaction. Poor baby!!:grouphug: Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying!!! :grouphug: Maybe at the least she could bathe him again to remove any of the Baby Magic - either with the wash she used to use, or just plain water. Poor baby. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Coffee Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just saw some pics. The back of his head is a huge welt. He has a rash all over his body and big welts under his arms. They are not going away. He is itchy etc. All over including eyes. This is definitely an allergy. His breathing is fine buy miserable otherwise. I will keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just talked to my son. They are taking him to Children's Hospital. I will up date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just talked to my son. They are taking him to Children's Hospital.I will up date. I'm glad they are getting him to a good hospital. I hope everything will be OK soon. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I just talked to my son. They are taking him to Children's Hospital.I will up date. Praying they will get a doc who knows what he's doing this time! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Well, I have some more info. Son and dil are not happy with diagnosis. The dr. said it is Erythema Multiforme. This is an allergy to medication. He hasn't been on any medication whatsoever. So, they asked if it could be from the vaccines. They were told no...to long. I think it is about 40 days since. Well, I did some googling and 'EM' can result from vaccines. They didn't give him any antibiotic or a skin biopsy. They are just to "keep him comfortable." They don't know what to do. I'm hoping they go to the pediatrician tomorrow. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm glad the doctors don't think it's anything serious, but if it's an allergy to medication and he hasn't been on medication... that doesn't sound right to me. :confused: I hope the regular pediatrician can shed some light on this tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well, I have some more info. Son and dil are not happy with diagnosis. The dr. said it is Erythema Multiforme. This is an allergy to medication. He hasn't been on any medication whatsoever. So, they asked if it could be from the vaccines. They were told no...to long. I think it is about 40 days since. Well, I did some googling and 'EM' can result from vaccines. They didn't give him any antibiotic or a skin biopsy. They are just to "keep him comfortable." They don't know what to do. I'm hoping they go to the pediatrician tomorrow. :tongue_smilie: Seriously I just want to cause shaken doctor syndrome sometimes. :grouphug: Hope the ped will pay attention to the fact that baby has not had any meds to react to. ETA: Is the little on still breastfeeding? Has the mother taken any meds or vitamins lately that are different that usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Just saw this and wanted to let you know I'll be praying for the little guy. I hope their ped can give them some better answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3boys Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Praying that it resolves quickly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 :grouphug: So sorry for your grand baby. One more lead... The new shampoo... My allergic kiddo (multiple allergies) gets massive hives from cocamidyl chemicals... They are listed in various ways... Cocamidyl Propyl, etc - derived from coconut. It is very difficult to find shampoos/soaps without those ingredients, as it is a foaming agent (I believe). Son's allergy was confirmed via skin prick test. If this is an allergy, and it sounds like it is, then that might be one more avenue to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Poor little guy. They should definitely get him to the pediatrician. In my experience, our peds have been more invested than ER docs in helping us find the true cause of symptoms. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sorry! :( Poor little guy! Praying for him, his parents and you! Hope this goes away soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying for him and you. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well, Dil called the pediatrician today. They have an appt. tomorrow morning. She was told this, "You will have a total of 15 minutes with the dr." DIL said, "I will not leave the office until I have answers." Good for her. She said they have 3 different diagnosis (es ?) ;). Will keep updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Well, Dil called the pediatrician today. They have an appt. tomorrow morning. She was told this, "You will have a total of 15 minutes with the dr." DIL said, "I will not leave the office until I have answers." Good for her. She said they have 3 different diagnosis (es ?) ;). Will keep updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well, Dil called the pediatrician today. They have an appt. tomorrow morning. She was told this, "You will have a total of 15 minutes with the dr." DIL said, "I will not leave the office until I have answers." Good for her. She said they have 3 different diagnosis (es ?) ;). Will keep updating. I think it is inexcusable that the doctor won't see him today. If the inability to get an appointment and that kind of terrible attitude ("You will have a total of 15 minutes...") is par for the course at that office, I would be looking for another doctor immediately. I hope your DIL makes a point of mentioning his receptionist's comment when she goes in for the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thinking of you guys! Hope he will be better soon.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I think it is inexcusable that the doctor won't see him today. If the inability to get an appointment and that kind of terrible attitude ("You will have a total of 15 minutes...") is par for the course at that office, I would be looking for another doctor immediately. I hope your DIL makes a point of mentioning his receptionist's comment when she goes in for the appointment. :001_huh: I agree! I've never had a ped who wouldn't see a suffering child the same day, even staying after hours if necessary! That would really tick me off, and I agree about looking for another ped after this is wrapped up (or in trying to wrap it up even). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Praying that you get the right diagnosis and that your grandson feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 DIL called this morning. He does have that Erythema Multiforme but the ped. says it is probably caused by a virus and his immune system was down. If he had sores in his mouth than we would have a problem. So it's not that dangerous form of EM. All the welts are around his lymph nodes. He really doesn't have a medication except motrin. It may take a few weeks to go away. The pediatrician wasn't happy that the ER doctors did not explain this to dil. I will keep you up to date if there are any changes. Thank you for praying and being concerned for him. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 DIL called this morning. He does have that Erythema Multiforme but the ped. says it is probably caused by a virus and his immune system was down. If he had sores in his mouth than we would have a problem. So it's not that dangerous form of EM. All the welts are around his lymph nodes. He really doesn't have a medication except motrin. It may take a few weeks to go away. The pediatrician wasn't happy that the ER doctors did not explain this to dil. I will keep you up to date if there are any changes. Thank you for praying and being concerned for him. :001_smile: Poor sweetie :( Well, I'm glad that it's not worse news, that's for sure. I hope they can make him comfortable and he's better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 DIL called this morning. He does have that Erythema Multiforme but the ped. says it is probably caused by a virus and his immune system was down. If he had sores in his mouth than we would have a problem. So it's not that dangerous form of EM. All the welts are around his lymph nodes. He really doesn't have a medication except motrin. It may take a few weeks to go away. The pediatrician wasn't happy that the ER doctors did not explain this to dil. I will keep you up to date if there are any changes. Thank you for praying and being concerned for him. :001_smile: Glad they have some answers. If the ER drs should have explained more then she should complain to the hospital. And I agree sounds like they need a new ped. I can't say enough good about our peds office. It is a group, but we can see our choice dr. but we can always get in. They have been great about me even running late for an appt still seeing us with no problem. The drs HAVE always spent what time we needed for issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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