Im pretty sure DS has Chicken pox :(

[STARRYSKY]

J has had a low grade fever (37.3-38) for the last 2-3 days, slightly runny nose, kinda off his food, I wasnt really worried, till this morning his temp was up around 38.
I have just gone in to him as he woke and he is itching all over like crazy, lifted up his top and he has little raised red bumps on his torso.
so yes, I think he has chicken pox,
is it worth taking him to the GP for a diagnosis? we were supposed to be having a Birthday party for him on sun , I dont want my neices and nephews here if he is contagious. also should I really be taking him out in public if he is contagious??
urghh, I dont know, Help!

[human bean]

Don't quote me on it, but I'm pretty sure CP is contagious from a few days before the spots appear and until they have crusted over? Haven't had any recent experience with it though...... it might pay to get him checked out by your GP but perhaps ring them first to let them know/see what they suggest. If it were me I wouldn't be going out in public if he's contagious as a courtesy to others.

Poor little guy, whatever it is I hope it clears up soon and isn't too rough on him, how sad if his birthday celebration has to be toned down

[Artechim]

If it is Chicken Pox he will get the spots on his scalp. CP is the only viral rash that goes there apparently.

He will be contagious until the spots have crusted over, so another few days. Exclusion from daycare etc is seven days from appearance of spots.

I am really sorry about the birthday, but if it is CP then you might have to shift it to next weekend.

Stock up on calamine lotion and bathes of baking soda help too. Hope he feels better soon xx

[STARRYSKY]

Thank you ! I didnt even think of ringing and telling the doctors that! great idea.

Yeah, I had pretty much decided last night, no birthday party, which sucks, as he was Ill last year at this time and we had to cancel last year too. poor little man.

funny you say that Artechim, he is now madly scrabbling away at his head, will have to get the nail clippers out I think.
Thank sagain.

[Dansta]

CP are contagious 48hrs before the spots pop up, and can be caught if one of the 'pox' brakes and it takes upto 14 days for them to show from first infection. poor mite i hope they dont get too bad for him (or you!)

[STARRYSKY]

erghh, I feel so terrible, in the last 48 hrs we had mums group and we saw my 5 wk old nephew fingers crossed the doc says its not CP. IM NOT HOLDING MY BREATH THOUGH....I have rung all my mums group to give them the heads up, I think I will wait till I know for sure to ring SIL, I dont want to stress her out for nothing.