Saturday, September 13, 2008

Dr. doesn't know what mysterious rash is

So, I had a dr. appt scheduled for Gracie yesterday afternoon because her rash had worsened. Well, yesterday morning when I went to go get her in the morning it was everywhere and her eye was swollen. I just lost it! I ended up call in for the day. We went to the dr. (my dr. was out, but they had a pediatric endrocrinoligst in his place). He was very nice and took lots of time. He said that her rash didn't match any particular childhoold illness. She has some clear raised dots, some red patchs and some red/pink dots. So, he said when it doesn't match anything in particular they just say it is a viral infection and to let it run its course-which could take 2 weeks. I was so emotional all day because it is just everywhere. He said that he would take it easy and not go anywhere this weekend becaue if it was viral she might be more suseptible to getting a fever, etc. He did also say that he does see some signs of allergies too and things the rash might be a combination of things. She gets horrible diaper rash and when he looked at it, she says there are many signs of her being allergic to something in diapers. What? Who is allergic to diapers? He said the answer was to potty train, while laughing. Funny thing is, i think she could be easily potty trained. Everytime she has a wet/dirty diaper she says "uck" and goes and gets a new diaper. So, it was an eventful/emotional day with no real answers.

Good news-she woke up this morning and the rash is much better-it is still everywhere but much better! I might be able to sleep more tonight!

1 comment:

Jill said...

crazy as it sounds, M is allergic to the pampers cruisers diapers! So it two other kiddos that I know! She gets a TERRIBLE rash when she wears them.