To not trust what my GP has said

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Bit of background my 14 month old son started to get poorly last tues and we ended up at a and e with him by the Thursday with trouble breathing. Diagnosed chest infection and given amoxicillin and inhaler. Breathing had improved however still wheezy when next due for inhaler. However now he has started to come out in a rash / pimples appearing all over him especially around his mouth nappy and hands some of which have turned into really soar looking blisters. Took him to our drs today and he didn't seem too concerned didn't really look at his spots and just checked his chest said his infection is getting better just keep on with inhaler. We said really we had come as we were concerned about the spots/rash and he said that it's just because of his infection and gave some anti itch cream.
I do have slight anxiety but I feel really uneasy and worried as I have never known DS to come out like this due to an infection before. Do you think my anxiety is just in overdrive, DH is one for always trusting what the Dr says but I'm thinking he's been misdiagnosed

sounds like HF&M to me too. The blisters in the mouth can be so painful and stop you eating. Its not nice, but it is just a normal childhood disease

Keep an eye on his temperature. If it's a new virus, it will probably go up.

If it is hf&m, there is no special treatment. You just keep temp down and keep him comfortable.

Hope he feels better soon.

If it's easier take him to see your local pharmacist. They are usually very good at recognising things like that. If he/she says to go back to the GP that adds strength to your arm
Good luck

Ds ended up with a rash once. He had been unwell but I put it down to teething. Took him to the GP to get the rash looked at and GP said he had a viral infection. The GP said tje rash was a good sign as it meant he was on the mend. And he was ok within 2 days like the GP had said.

Mind, the rash was little red spots rather than blisters.

Yes didn't think of seeing a pharmacist in My experience they're usually quite thorough. I'll see how he is. Thankyou

I wouldn't worry too much. HF&M or Cocksackie (sp - sounds rude) virus can spread over the whole body, especially when immunity is depleted. Viral infections are very up and down, and have differing symptoms too. Also - could be as a result of Amoxyl...I remember terrible rashes as reactions to antibiotics - myself and my kids. Babies are quite resilient, and your GP would not have skimmed over any worrying symptoms indicative of - say...meningitis or something serious

it could be a viral rash, both my boys had a rash as they were getting better from a virus. But I took them in to the doctors to make sure that they were OK.

Theres soo much in the media at the moment about meningitis and sepsis (and rightly so) that you can not help but worry. I am pretty confident though as he keeps having bursts of energy and has a good appetite still that it's not any of those.

Don't forget that you can phone 111 for advice at any time x

Meningitis and sepsis tend to come on quickly as I understand it not slowly develop and tbh if he's acting ok it's unlikely to be. But honestly if you are concerned take him back as urgently as you feel is necessary.

How is he doing today op?