Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Stefan is going for a hat trick. He now has Hand, foot and mouth, just after starting to recover from croup. I'm dreading what will be next. Nursery called this morning for me to go and fetch him. When they told me I thought he'd got Mad Cow Disease. Luckily, I share an office with three other woman who have 7 children between them, and they put me right on a few things. I understand there is no actual cure for this, unless the blisters become infected, then Stefan might need antibiotics? Is there anything I can give him to relieve the symptoms, bearing in mind he's only 17 months. His feet look quite sore in places, and he's constantly got his fingers in his mouth. The other thing I was concerned about is my pregnancy. Am I best to try to not kiss and cuddle Stefan for a while (how on earth am I going to do that?!) and is there anything to be concerned about with growing baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sorry Gina I have had no experience of this. Hope little Stefan is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 All the soothers for him. Calomime, bicarb etc It is contagious but you're not in any danger hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Arr, yes. Calomine. I'd forgotten about that. What do I do with bicarb Bron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Rosie had it when she was little and it's something that all children get and is quite infectious. It's related to the chicken pox virus, and is usually relatively mild and goes within a week, some children present little if any symptoms and it may go un-noticed. Most adults will be immune, having had it as a child. Here's a link to it related to pregnancy http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1111 It's just one of those myriad of viruses that children pick up, which serve to strengthen their immune system - I would just treat any symptoms he might have and not worry unduly about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 It's a minefield isn't it! Thanks for the link Clare - I was going to give them a call, but all seems fine doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 All the soothers for him. Calomime, bicarb etc It is contagious but you're not in any danger hth I'd agree entirely, it's very common and not a problem, beyond the discomfort for poor Stefan...... he really does seem to be going through the wars at the moment . I do remember panicking when mine got it, thinking it was related to Foot & Mouth , obviously it's not at all. I did reach for one of my handy reference books when I read this, in case I'd forgotten anything, but it dismisses the condition in 5 lines. I quote: " *caused by a virus *blisters on hands, feet and in mouth *fever and malaise *not related to foot and mouth disease in animals Action........*no treatment needed " Do give that poor little sausage an extra hug from me though Gina, he's really been through it poor mite. And look after yourself too, all this caring for Stefan and growing a new baby must be taking it's toll............feet up this evening after he's gone to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Arr, yes. Calomine. I'd forgotten about that. What do I do with bicarb Bron? put it in the bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I was looking forward to being at work today Kate, for a rest!! Now I have to be chief entertainer again (not complaining really, just tired through pregnancy) Think we'll head off to the park for some fresh air after lunch. I've been sat reading through the NHS direct site, and it's put my mind at rest. I'd like to be able to relieve some of his symptoms though, so I'm going to pop to the chemist and get some bongela, calamine - and calpol for tonight. and, thanks Bron, will add it to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Oooo- what a strange coincidence! I was just talking about this to The Hubby last night, as I had it when I was pregnant with Cleo So that was about 13 years ago....... I remember my hands got really sore & I couldn't push Devons pushchair around. It was completely fine though.I went to the Doctors & was just told to rest it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 When DD had chicken pox we used aqueous calamine. We found it much easier to use than traditional calamine lotion. It's only about £1 a tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nothing to add to the above advice except sending (((hugs))) and hope he feels better soon A brisk walk for some fresh air sounds like a good as well - blow the cobwebs away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I remember my hands got really sore & I couldn't push Devons pushchair around.It was completely fine though.I went to the Doctors & was just told to rest it off Ooooo - sounds painful Sarah. This is what I find most upsetting with Stefan, the fact he can't tell me where it hurts the most. He's been crying a lot today, obviously not 100%. Resting: What a luxury! It's impossible!!! Mind you, I shouldn't moan, Stefan has had two lovely long sleeps today, and I put my feet up. I'm walking about with a bottle of detol, wiping as I go. I really don't want to get it. I'm not over that sore throat thing that started over 5 weeks ago now. Still red raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I think I felt sort of fluey with it too Gina - just out of sorts. It went around Devons nursery like wildfire (or like headlice,I should say ) I remember the same thing happening with slapped cheek disease too - so many nasty kiddie things out there for them to catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Now that's bizarre. I was only reading about Slapped Cheek thingy yesterday. I was intrigued by the name as I'd never come across it before. I'm wondering if Stefan and I have been passing germs back and forth for the past couple of months. Neither of us have been tip top, and just when you feel like you're getting better, you get knocked down with something else. I read today that H,F & M can be bought on by a nasty cold/chest infection - which would tie in with Stefan's croup, which ties in the nasty cold bug thing I had for weeks and weeks. Headlice - that's it. The third thing in Stefan's hat trick. You see! Oh, it's joyful in our house!! Edited November 14, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 No point stopping the cuddles.....hell need them more than ever now anyway. If you do get it, it will be mild and at this stage of the pregnancy there is very little if any risk. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 You're right Egluntine. Lots of cuddles today. How can I say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I hope Stefan gets better soon........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Now that's bizarre. I was only reading about Slapped Cheek thingy yesterday. I was intrigued by the name as I'd never come across it before. YOu don't want to get slapped cheek (parvo) when pregnant. Chances are you're immune anyway but its not worth the risk so its perfect excuse for someone else to do all the nappy changes for you I read today that H,F & M can be bought on by a nasty cold/chest infection - which would tie in with Stefan's croup, which ties in the nasty cold bug thing I had for weeks and weeks. Mine always get croup brought on/combined with something else so theres afir chance the two are connected I hope he wakes up tomorrow feeling better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It's quite comon for children of that age to bring home lots of bugs from nursery - that's how they mature their immmune systems - you're unlikely to catch most of the childhood ones unless you were in total isolation as a child I remember taking Rosie to a chicken pox party when she was 1 - it's an old fashioned thing to ensure that they get it before they're old enough for it to be really nasty - it worked! I managed to avoid chickenpox until I was 13 and then got it in the summer of '76 - the hottest ever. Closely followed by glandular fever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Poor Stefan My eldest got it when he first started playgroup, and ended up in hospital as the ulcers in his mouth were so big he couldn't drink A friend of mine hadn't had children at the time and suggested using a plastic syringe to get fluids into him I'm sure she wouldn't have wanted someone with a hard plastic thing aimed at her mouth Take care of yourself too as well as Stefan. karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Oh dear Karen, that sounds nasty. You'd certainly need a big syringe to get any decent amount of fluid in them! I'm hoping Stefan won't get that bad. He's seems ok and the blisters haven't got any worse, or are there any more appearing. It's difficult trying to get him to open his mouth to have a look, but he's eating and drinking normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
