Lara in Colo Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My 9yo dd had (has?) shingles. She did the week of shingles meds and was doing MUCH better. The rash was almost gone and she wasn't having any pain or itching. About two days after the meds were done, she was complaining of itching and I thought it was the "healing" itch from scabs. I treated her with benadryll and tylenol to keep her from scratching. This is contained to the area of the shingles (all down her thigh). It now looks like this http://www.vaccinein.../variasm001.jpg This says that it is " female with acute chicken pox infection" This is what her leg looks like 9 days after the meds were finished. It doesn't seems to be getting better--- not worse either. VERY itchy. Not spreading. I have a appointment with the Dr today.---- So I am seeking professional help. But....... Anyone have experience with this???? Can she get chicken pox after shingles???? I had shingles, it just faded away---- nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Weird, I haven't heard of that, but that rash also looks similar to the rash associated withceliacs. At least the pictures I saw. I hope you can find out what is going on. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well, after calling Childrens Hospital infect. disease dept, I got the # of the Dr that consulted with the ER the first time. They want me to see her Dr today and do a telephone consult with them. This is a really rare thing she has, so who knows where we will end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I hope you find answers and your dd gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 It is annoying more than anything else. It itches-- meds make it better. But after 10 days and not getting better................. I just think that I shouldn't ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 That is very odd I thought only adults who have had chicken pox can get shingles? I hope you find answers and your daughter gets relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 That is very odd I thought only adults who have had chicken pox can get shingles? I hope you find answers and your daughter gets relief soon. No you can get shingles at anytime after having chicken pox or the vaccine. But it is most common in people with suppressed immune systems (like older people) but rare in children and those with healthy immune systems (like dd). A healthy immune systems supposedly keeps the virus in check to avoid shingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 That is very odd I thought only adults who have had chicken pox can get shingles? I hope you find answers and your daughter gets relief soon. They were hopeful about this but it turned out not to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well, after calling Childrens Hospital infect. disease dept, I got the # of the Dr that consulted with the ER the first time. They want me to see her Dr today and do a telephone consult with them. This is a really rare thing she has, so who knows where we will end up. :grouphug: I hope she's better very soon. It sounds like they're taking it seriously and trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hmm, yeah I thought it was usually the other way around (CP then shingles), but it sounds like Children's thinks that your theory is plausible. Who knew? I hope that you get some answers and that she gets some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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