jena76 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 My son had a few spots (blisters) on his body yesterday and he as got up today covered in them. I have put him some calamine lotion on them and given him some childrens nurofen. Is there anything else i can do and does he need to go to the docs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Nope hun. Nothing you can do but stop him scratching them or they may scar. You only need to give him nurofen etc if he is also poorly with it. When mine had CP they were running around like maniacs, just very spotty ones. As soon as the blisters are dry and crusty hes isn't infectious anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Best to get it out of the way early. I got Chickenpox when I was 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I echo what fox20thc says.. Poor little mite..((((hug))) for him xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena76 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks! I have given him nurofen has he is running a temperature aswell. Do you know if you can catch them twice aswell i hope not:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 You could throw a chicken pox party Infect all his friends at once then its out of the way! Nothing worse than getting it first time around when you are an adult. I have heard of people getting a milder dose later on in life but not usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 My neice has had them twice but the second time, she wasn't as bad.. My sis in-law didn't know if she could have them twice, so she took her to the docs and he did confirm that she had infact got them again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley1 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Piriton!!!! you can get it over the counter in tablet or syrup form, and I swear by it for all things itchy. When my lad had them he was 2, and wouldn't let me put calamine lotion on. He had them in his eyes mouth and ears, but the worst one was on the bottom of his foot! I agree with the pox party, get it all outa the way...my eldest kid had em for his 3rd b/day, and most of his friends still came to the party to catch em and get em outta the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena76 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 I feel so helpless he as got them in his eyes and ears and hes crying saying it hurts. I know he means itches but he is only 3. bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Jena theres not a lot you can do. Piriton is a great idea though and should help with the itching. If money is tight you should be able to get a prescription from your GP. Don't worry it doesn't last long. DS#2 had it at 18mths so couldnt even explain properly how he felt but he was coated in them, eyes, ears, tushy etc. distraction is the best bet. When his temp has gone down play some games with him to take his mind off it. Also to help with the scratching I put some soft socks on his hands and secured them loosely with hair bands. Scratch Mitts for bigger boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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