Anyone still up? In scary place

[Lauren850]

Dd2 (16) was admitted to hospital today, suffering from a weird and scary skin condition - the worst is in her mouth, lots of agonising little white spots, but she also has spots on arms, legs and back which look a bit like angry insect bites. Hospital says infection or drug reaction (she's recently started Sertraline) but we need test results to know more. I've persuaded the ward to let me stay with her - in a chair all night - as i can't bear to leave her in so much pain in a strange place with lots of horrible stuff going on. Woman in next bed keeps being sick really loudly and i have stupidly googled and found all kinds of terrifying explanations of her symptoms. Any calming words would hugely appreciated!

I hope they find out what’s wrong soon. And of course you need to be with her!
I’m sending positive thoughts your way. But again, she’s in the best place atm. Poor girl.

Hope all ok for you and your daughter xx

Been thinking of you both all day. Sending strength and hugs.

There’s no way I’d leave her if I was you, you’re absolutely right to stay. Although if there anyone who can come in and give you a break so you can get some fresh air, a shower and maybe some treats for you and her, you should ask them.

I hope you get some answers soon.

How is your dd tonight lauren? Did she have her scan? Hopefully you are both catching up on lost sleep

Hello lovely people i have amazing and fabulous news! The docs are now saying all this has been caused by a virus and we can go.home! I'm so relieved i'm practically hysterical, god - who.knew a virus could be so horrific?? DD is now on antiviral meds 5 times a day, with 3 different mouthwashes/oral gels, 4 skin creams, 2 painkillers, antihistamine and anti-sickness tablets - omg not sure how we'll keep on top of this considering she has adhd! I'm still in a state of shock and we do have to go back for tons of results in 2 weeks time but they've ruled out SJS which was the reason for admission and also said it's not lupus. This evening i can actuallysee DD starting to recover - the swelling in her face is less, she can stand, she's even quite chatty the last hour!
Thank you all so very much for all your support and kindness, it meant the world and got me through.

Oh
My
God

I am beyond happy for you

Oh this is wonderful news OP. I am so pleased and relieved for you both.

Enjoy your beds!!! and thank you for coming back to update us.

Fantastic news, I'm soooo pleased for you, what a relief!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Oh wonderful! So pleased for you.

Fab! Glad it wasn’t SJS

Fantastic!!!

Great news! What a relief

Glad to hear you can see an improvement already and that you have some answers and a treatment plan. I hope she continues to recover quickly

Amazing, brilliant news. We can feel the relief coming out of your post :)

Fantastic news, so pleased to hear that

Yayyyyy excellent news :) :)

That is fantastic news! I'm so pleased for you both. See, I told you not to google!

So pleased for you 😊

Oh bless her and you! So pleased it’s good news hope she makes a speedy recovery

Just read the whole thread - delighted for you! You must be shattered!!

Fantastic news!

That's brilliant OP so happy and relieved for you both

Update! We're home now and dd is doing better - still very poorly but manageable.

How about this for weird though. The
Dermatology consultant called thia afternoon to say that yesterday's result was a false positive - there is no virus they can identify and the Sertraline is potentially back in the frame. Thank god i hadnt given her any!! They told me to restart it straightaway but i felt nervous this morning and decided to wait.
The doc said further test results may tell us something clear but also possible we'll.never know what caused this horrible thing. I really wish this new development hadnt happened!