HELP! Tobias is covered in spots... what could it be?

[~clover~]

Roseola is slap-cheek isn't it? DD1 had that at 18 months without the rash. Just red cheeks.
If thats what it is, he'll be ok pretty soon.

Goodluck at the doc

[Marlene]

Roseola is not the same thing as slap cheek, but very similiar.

Roseola is caused by a virus in the herpes group, Slap cheek is caused by by a virus called the human parvovirus B19. (not the same as the dog parvo, lol).

They have the same types of symptoms...Roseola is more likely to affect younger children, Slap cheek more likey to affect older children. Without testing, the doctor could tell you that the child has either of them.

ETA: Neither is dangerous to the child. Slap Cheek is very dangerous to pregnant women, if a child has slap cheek, you must inform their school in case there are any pregnant teachers working there, and keep them away from pregnant women. BUT...once the rash is out it's not contagious any more so the pregnant person has pretty much been put at risk before you even know the child has slap cheek.

[Footsteps]

let us know what happens dani - hope hes ok huni.
rach xxx

[tan32]

Hope he is ok,
sounds similar to what Lachlan had a couple of weeks ago and it was a virus and his bodys way of reacting to it.

[Doing my best]

when DD got the chickenpox, they were small spots that spread really quickly once they come out. (I was at work and DH was telling me on the ph how quick they were spreading).

She was really out of sorts the day before she broke out..

Hope the Dr gives you some answers..

[Early Kids]

Oh I hope he's ok and you can get him in somewhere.

If it were me I'd be straight up to the hospital, I dont take chance with anything these days.

[~clover~]

Hope all went well

Thanks Marlene

[~breeze~]

We saw the doctor & he said it looks like an allergic reaction to something. I put a little cows milk in Tobias' weetbix yesterday morning but thats all I can think of thats been different.
He just wont stop screaming, he fell asleep for about half hour (maybe less!) but thats it, he doesnt want to be held, he doesnt want to go to bed, he doesnt want to play, he just wants to scream.... its doing my head in! I know he cant help it & I wish I could take it away from him but sheesh.
I gave him some nurofen about an hour ago....