feemcg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Been at the hospital since 5am and they've kept her in. She came back from Gran Canaria last Saturday with large red dots on the soles of her feet and up to her calf on the left leg. It continued to spread up her legs and when it was up to her knees by Wednesday, the dots were much bigger and non-blanching. I was starting to get concerned so asked the doc to have a look, and he took a full blood count. He didn't know what it was, but agreed the non-blanching appearance was worrying. She felt fine otherwise.....said she'd had a mild headache off and on. Blood came back with normal platelets but raised white cells. She went out last night (upset that she had to wear black tights under her skirt ), came in at 3 (she's 18) and shouted me down the stairs......in a matter of hours the rash had spread to the top of her thighs on both legs, some of the purply red patches joining up into dotted lines. Anyway she's had umpteen bloods done, still waiting for some of them to come back but they need to keep her in to keep an eye on her kidneys. She has Henoch Schonlein Purpura....anyone have any experience of this?? (I'd heard of it a long time ago, as a differential diagnosis for meningitis) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henoch-Sch%C3%B6nlein_purpura#Signs_and_symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh my goodness how awful for her and you - hope she is ok - does this mean she got something on her holidays? Hope she is on the mend soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 sending big big healing hugs Fee xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Its an autoimmune thing which means she's probably reacting to another infection she's had...she gets frequent bouts of tonsilitis, but could be an insect bite from holiday too I think. Away for a wee sleep before I go back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh my goodness I hope she feels better soon bless her her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hope she feels better soon. At least they have identified what's wrong quickly and are dealing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I hope she feels better soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh bless her, you poor things! Hope you get a good sleep, sending some for a quick recovery for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 hope you are both rested and that some answers are coming your way soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 so pleased they've made a diagnosis quickly...what a worry..., but now they know how to deal with it... hope she's feeling better very soon.. (and look after your self too ) very best wishes to you all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hope she's feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 poor girl, hope she recovers quickly, sending healing thoughts your way xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 How scary (until you found out what it was ) . I hope she is better soon - look after yourself too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hope she is better real quick - and hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Good to hear they diagnosed it quickly - I hope she soon feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wishing speedy recovery, hope she's better soon Fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Aww...thanks everyone, had a sleep...I'll get ready and go back up, her dad went up 3-4 (not that he would phone and give me an update ). Apparently we need to wait and see if Emma gets pains in her joints, or if it affects her kidneys....then she might need some steroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ahhh the poor love _I'd be terrified if I was her. Lots of love and family round her will make her feel better. Hugs. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Gosh, how frightening, all my very best wishes for a speedy recovery, never heard of it but really really hope she gets well soon - will be thinking of you up there thisevening BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 the best of luck and hugs to you all - it's an awful, powerless feeling, watching your child (no matter what age) go through this. we're sending you lots of healing thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 You poor things. I do know what it is like - my daughter is twenty and has Crohn's disease which means that she has had several stays in hospital over the years. It is exhausting for the Mum - you would so much prefer it is it was you that was unwell! Hope they sort out some kind of treatment for her soon, and that she gets home quickly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Best wishes for a speedy reovery for her. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Very best wishes to your Daughter for a speedy recovery. I had Purpura when I was a child which also started on my feet. When I was taken to the Doctors, they were all quite excited as they said they hardly ever had cases of it and could they take photographs of my feet! I don't remember if I felt unwell, but I know I had to have blood tests, time off school and rest. My mum would remember more details, if you would like more information, I could ask her. Best wishes to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Had it, only mildly; put me off my feet for a while. Leaves you really knackered for a fair time, she'll need to take it easy, Looks a bit like small cigarette burns? best to you all, lots of rest, and good food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Best wishes to your daughter i do hope she gets better soon........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
