Yes, it's true. Can you believe it? Hives in patches the size of a dinner roll with little white welts inside the red. And oh, the itching which brings on the scratching, crying, kicking and tears. Hives are quite troublesome!
But it is not as you assume. The hives this time belong to Nathan. Can you believe it? (I feel like I've already said that.) He had them last night. I gave him Benadryl. They went away. Today, they are back. We made an unplanned stop at a community clinic we've never visited before (at least it was an adventure of sorts).
The diagnosis: Nathan is allergic to the amoxicillin he's taking for the Strep. Lovely. Now we're up to two kids with allergic reactions to something. That's 1/3 of our children. So instead of taking the antibiotic for 10 days, which would have ended Wednesday, he's taking an antihistamine for 7 days, which now ends on Sunday next week. (Are you paying attention to our drug habits, G-ma B?) It wouldn't be so daunting if he didn't fight taking medicine so much.
Sheesh. That's all I have left to say.
There is LOTS of strep going around! I hope he gets better quickly. It is hard to be allergic to things you need.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!!!! We have 3 out of 5 (as far as we know) allergic to amoxicillin. Such a strange allergy, but at least once you know it, it's easy to control. My only problem is when we need an antibiotic and they ask any allergies to medicine and it takes me a good minute to remember which child is allergic to what. I'm always embarrassed a little at the pause, but with 5 kids (or more) you better get it right!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your 'drug habit' for a while, but you had better bring the list with you, or.....
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow!!
Love, G-ma B