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OK, Next?

July 19, 2009 at 10:22 am | In Toeses and Noses | 1 Comment
Tags: Baby, Chicken Pox, kids, Roseola, Toddler, Toddler Sick

Caity’s had a fever since Friday. It’s now Sunday. She’s had a very high fever (40°C/104°F) and it’s been worrisome, I haven’t been able to get it below 101°F. I took her to the clinic yesterday and even though Cait told me her ear hurt – which made me suspect an ear infection – her ears were clear. The doctor thinks it might be Roseola. Roseola is caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox/Shingles. We’ve had both in the house. Apparently it’s most common in children 6-12 months old, but can be caught by kids up to three. Cait’s almost two and a half. Her sister had Chicken Pox a few weeks ago and her Dad had Shingles back around March/April. Roseola is characterized by a very high fever for three to five days (yup), worse at night (yup, yup) and then 3-5mm spots appearing on the trunk and neck (not yet) when the fever breaks. Children will continue to act normally even with the very high fever (yup, yup, yup – bossy as ever). The tell-tale rose coloured rash would only last 24-48 hours, but it is the definitive sign for the illness. At least it isn’t itchy like the Chicken Pox.

OK, seriously. What the fu*k next?? I feel like I’m being tested here.

I’m going to have a drink now … or two. I’ll keep you posted. *sigh*

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It does seem like everything (bad) comes at the same time… I’ve often thought the same thing, about being tested. And I’m sure the last thing you need right now is more time off work! The one thing all these things do is show you how strong you are and that you can get through anything!

Comment by Cathy — July 19, 2009 #

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