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OMG - They think DS has measles

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RubySlippers · 17/07/2007 16:54

After posting yesterday with my worries about DS (13.5 months) and his high temp etc we have been back to the doctors again and they are pretty sure he has measles
he is pretty unwell - crying/writhing and won't really eat or drink
they have to do swabs to confirm it, but they are treating it as measles
there has been an outbreak a few miles from us as well

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DangerousBeans · 17/07/2007 16:55

Poor DS, and how worrying for you.
He will be fine though.

fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 16:56

where in the country are you? am hoping ds will get measles while he is still small

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RubySlippers · 17/07/2007 17:00

are you?
not sure i would but we are in deepest, darkest Essex
The outbreak the GP mentioned was in Harlow (we are about 12 miles from there)

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fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 17:03

hmm, not near enough for us then. oh well.
hope your ds is better soon though, have you got any medised you can give him? might help him sleep and ease itchiness a bit

reikizen · 17/07/2007 17:04

rubyslippers - measles is a normal childhood illness and in Chinese medicine it is actually seen as beneficial for future health. I think the fact that you will all be watching like hawks will mean that any possible probs will be picked up early on. Good luck!

reikizen · 17/07/2007 17:04

or Piriton

DangerousBeans · 17/07/2007 17:05

fingerwoman, are you getting measles mixed up with chicken pox?

Just wondered re your comment that you want him to get it when he is still small.

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RubySlippers · 17/07/2007 17:09

he has just sodding had chicken pox (well 10 weeks ago)
thought that was what Fingerwoman might have meant as well
i just hope this is beneficial Reiki - all this is hopefully bolstering up his immune system, poor little thing

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fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 17:10

nope, he has had chicken pox already. it's measles we want

lulumama · 17/07/2007 17:11

my poor ;little nephew

big hugs and kisses from us

not sure why anyone would want their child to catch measles, it can actually be quite serious....

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RubySlippers · 17/07/2007 17:12

measles can have serious complications you know FW ...
Thank Lulu - will keep you posted

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ConnorTraceptive · 17/07/2007 17:12

why on earth would yu want your child to catch measles? serious question I don't undestand

fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 17:14

Not going to get involved in a huge debate over this, but I do know all the risks of measles and I believe it is a normal childhood illness.
As a child we were all expected to get it and no-one got all terified about it.

It's like in the States chicken pox is feared as an awful disease- just because they have a vaccine. Over here we just accept it for what it is. an illness.

Hopefully ds will have had measles/mumps before he hits puberty (when they become more risky) and thus have a lifelong immunity.

lulumama · 17/07/2007 17:14

our uncle has really poor eyesight as a result of damage caused by measles as an infant

wishing a speedy recovery to my nephew..he needs to be ok for DDs birthday bash

DangerousBeans · 17/07/2007 17:15

I am very surprised, fingerwoman.

Whilst wanting to keep this thread positive and supportive for Ruby, I have to say that it is not an illness I would actively want any child to catch.

Sending positive vibes for a swift recovery for little slippers.

fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 17:15

oh and most cases of measles with complications involve people with low levels of vitamin a. In fact something like 50% of measles cases have vit a deficiency as well.
In a healthy young child with a good immune system the risks are really very, very tiny

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RubySlippers · 17/07/2007 17:18

my healthy young child is really not feeling great - been spiking high fevers, lethargic, but then waking drenched in sweat,
writhing, not eating - i wouldn't wish this on your child truly
Thanks DB for the positive vibes ... much appreciated

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lissie · 17/07/2007 17:20

oh poor babyslippers!

TheMuppetMuggle · 17/07/2007 17:21

Poor babyslippers, hope he recovers soon

SweetyDarling · 17/07/2007 17:21

My Godfather is sterile as a result of Mumps as a child.

fingerwoman · 17/07/2007 17:23

as I say, I wish him a speedy recovery. and I am not about to set off a debate.
Am sure rubyslippers doesn't need to hear about all the people we know who have lifelong afflictions from measles etc!

drosophila · 17/07/2007 17:23

DS had measles at 2.5 (was even on Newsnight). It is a worrying time but largely because of the media. I got into such a state. HAve they told you to increase his intake of orange fleshed food (Vit A I think) as it is very important in minimising the negative impacts of measles. Sweet Potato would be your best bet if he will eat.

DS would not eat or drink anything. I had to syringe water into him. On the plus side he now has life long immunity which you canot say for any vacs. DS got quite delirous with it but I believe this is normal.

ConnorTraceptive · 17/07/2007 17:27

yes i whilst i don't agree with fingers views i don't think it's a good idea to fill this thread with all the things that can go wrong?

Hope baby slippers makes a swift recovery

CoteDAzur · 17/07/2007 17:39

Ruby, I'm sure you DS will be fine.

I had measles twice. First time was when I was 9 months old, so no real immunity was formed. Second time when I was 6 years old.

For the vast majority of us with access to decent healthcare, measles is just a normal childhood disease. I am 36 years old and my generation all had measles, chicken pox, and mumps. Our mothers would take us playing to houses of kids who had these childhood diseases, so that we would have them earlier rather than later in life, where they can be dangerous.

Good luck and much strength for the days ahead xxx

FlameDelacour · 17/07/2007 17:43

Vitamin A is meant to be very good for measles.

I hope all is ok

xxx

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