Monday, August 11, 2008

Roseola or measles...we'll find out for sure tomorrow.

So...we went to the doctor today because while Pres' fever is waaaaay down, (99.5) he has this rash all over his body. The pediatrician thinks it is roseola which could explain the high, high fever with no other symptoms. She said it could also be measles and wants to see him tomorrow to double check. Since he is coughing now, if it is measles, then they want to make sure that he isn't at risk for pneumonia! All of that difficulty for vaccinations, and he could STILL have measles! Good grief!!!! He got sick from one trip to the Orlando Science Center. Needless to say, if you live in the Orlando area, avoid the Science Center for a bit. If it's measles, then my doc said she would call and let them know. Either way, it is super gross because both of these diseases can be spread like the cold.

The good news or at least the good news according to my pediatrician is that once he has either one of these viruses, he's immune for life. Sure...like that makes any of this better....NOT!





4 comments:

Katie said...

oh, man... you know how skin stuff makes my skin crawl, haha!

Poor babe... hope he recovers fast!

Anonymous said...

Poor little guy! Get well soon Preston!

April Elizabeth said...

LOL Katie!!! Although you are the ONLY person I know who could have a rash and still be on America's Next Top Model! Pres' looks so bad. Luckily it doesn't seem to be bothering him at all.

Anonymous said...

So glad he is doing better! Praise God that they figured it out and he'll be as good as new. Hope you get some sleep soon!