DS, aged 4 is currently in bed, half asleep, half delirious, with a temp of 38.8. He is on his fourth day of having chickenpox.
Early this morning they looked much better so took him and his sister to the park. I know, stupid thing to do. He had factor 50 on all day and wore his hat and t shirt.
However since going to bed at 7pm his temp has rocketed and Calpol hasn't brought it down. He now has the elec fan in his room and is sleeping on top of his quilt. He's a bit shivery though.
DH was livid when he got home and said I was stupid for taking him out in the 25 degree heat for 2 hours and that I have damaged him and made him very very ill. In my defence I didn't expect it to get as hot as it did and I got home pretty sharpish, but it was via bus. I'm an idiot, he's right. I just thought that a bit of sun would help him feel better and he'd been cooped all week, during the holiday. I really feel shit for him.
Does the fact that Calpol hasn't cooled him off mean I need to get him checked out? I just read online that sun was BAD for CP. I had no idea. Any tips for bringing his temp down? Can't believe what a bloody fool I am.
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Help! High temp!
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SleepyCaz · 22/04/2011 21:51
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