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Argghhh! Should I go back to the Doctors?

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 06:39

DS (19mths) developed a rash a few weeks ago, he also had a bad cough and Dr said it was a viral rash. However, it has got worse and worse and started to itch. I took him to Drs yesterday and she said that it was still the viral rash, and gave us some Oilatum and a big tub of Diprobase.

Last night he had a bath and I smothered him in cream, he was up at 10pm - 12pm itching like crazy and screaming. I put more cream on.
I have been up with him now since 4.30am. His rash has spread and he seems to be even more itchy.

It is tearing me apart watching him squirming and clawing at his skin. Should I continue or should I go back and ask for something else?

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NotQuiteCockney · 14/12/2005 06:43

I'd go back. Maybe you could use some sort of antihistamine?

(I'd be dosing with Medised at this point, maybe? If the decongestants in there are antihistamines. That way, DS could get some sleep.)

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Auntybrandybutter · 14/12/2005 06:45

I am sure it was diprobase that brought my ds out in a worse rash and he screamed when it was on almost as though it was burning!

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 06:48

Oh yes I forgot. I did also give DS 10mls of Medised at bedtime.
When he woke at 10pm his rash was so red and raised that I thought that maybe it was only contributing to the misery.
I have recently changed washing powder, not that it mattered previously to him, but guess I ought to assume it could be to blame?

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NotQuiteCockney · 14/12/2005 06:49

Yeah, washing powder sounds like a possible explanation ... abb's suggestion that diprobase might be part of the problem sounds worth investigating ...

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 06:49

DH was ranting about the Diprobase warning of mild reactions including itching and a rash.

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Auntybrandybutter · 14/12/2005 06:51

Well it did make my Ds worse. Bath him this morning with nothing but water, then use oilatum or even just chamomile to cool him. them see how it goes

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 06:55

Can you put Oilatum straight on?
I don't think I have any camomile anymore. Poor little man.

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Auntybrandybutter · 14/12/2005 06:58

is it oilatum cream or bath oil?

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 07:07

bath oil.

The rash is just on his torso, but since last night has started appearing on his face, in the crook of his elbow and into his nappy region.
He is also tearing at his hair and eyebrows

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Auntybrandybutter · 14/12/2005 07:11

go back to the docs!
go to go sort kiddles out!

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Auntybrandybutter · 14/12/2005 07:11

I used to rub oil in and shower off..kinder on the bathtub!!!

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 07:12

Yes, must go back I guess. I have been there so often lately that they'll dedicate a chair in the waiting room to me.

I didn't wish the Dr a happy Xmas either cos I just KNEW I would be back before then!

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SpaGlorytoBlog · 14/12/2005 19:04

Well, this time I have piriton and an antibiotic, as it may or may not be Scarletina.

Has anyone had any experience with Scarletina?