BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: freda underhill
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:50 AM

Jacqui, I hope this gets sorted out quickly, and that Lewis is up and about soon.

freda

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From: mouldy
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 05:30 AM

All the above, and a big load more from me in Yorkshire!
Let's hope the amazing power of recovery that kids seem to show really happens with Lewis!


Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 05:34 AM

So sorry to hear this Jacqui.
Love and best wishes from mary and me.
keith.

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From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 05:52 AM

Get well wishes winging their way from Salford. If there is anything else I can do just get in touch.

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: topical tom
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 08:30 AM

Hugs for the little fellow, prayers for you both. Hope all turns out well.

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From: Escapee
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 09:34 AM

Me too.

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From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 09:42 AM

Micca has a card to deliver from me. When you have a chance PM Lewis' home address. I would like to keep some cards coming to him and Mom and Dad.
M

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Maryrrf
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 10:11 AM

Jacqui, this sounds exactly like what my 27 year old son had. High temperature (104 F), body aches, upset stomach, and a blotchy rash. They did every kind of test and couldn't figure out what it was but it seemed to run its course after about 5 days and he's back at work today. Good thoughts headed for your grandson.

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From: Bat Goddess
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 12:40 PM

Best wishes for a quick recovery whether or not the medical profession figures out exactly what it is. Glad it's NOT all those really nasty things, but fevers, rashes and not being able to eat or keep hydrated is neither fun nor good.

Lots of good healing thoughts, prayers, etc. from this neck of the woods -- to Lewis, his parents and to you, dear Jacqui.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Morticia
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 01:04 PM

Let's hope this is some kind of virus that will push off quickly. Lots of love to you all.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Bee
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 01:17 PM

Well wishes from here. Nothing more worrying than a sick kidlet - hope he's well soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 02:00 PM

Every chance I had, I checked this thread whenever it came back to the top. Each time, I hoped it was a good news update. Each time, I wanted to post again that thoughts and prayers are given.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 02:02 PM

me too... I keep coming back, hoping for a positive update. good thoughts still coming from my direction.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 02:12 PM

A friend at my office just stopped me to see if I was OK. The worry is showing.

Tell Mommy to make sure those bitchy nurses are treating my little friend right. They do not want to deal with the Wrath of the Evil Sisterhood.

Now...how many jumping, singing, farting, dancing wind up toys can I accumulate in a week and fit into one large USPS box?
Or maybe I should wait and see what the Wonder Boy would like.

Decisions Decisions

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:23 PM

Sharon emailed me earlier. They saw the dermatologist today who thinks that he might have Stevens Johnson Syndrome, which may have caused septicochal virus. She also wants him specially tested for measles.

So, right now, they are not really any further forward and are waiting for yet another doctor's visit.

I can see why they call them patients!

Many thanks for all the kind messages. Micca will be printing this thread to send to Sharon and Steve when he sends my care package for Lewis. Your thoughts mean a lot to me and I know will mean a lot to them as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:27 PM

Thank you for the update, Jacqui.

Love, maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Janie
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:35 PM

Hey maeve, that's what I was gonna say:^)

Hus across the pond and to New England also.
Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Rapparee
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 03:49 PM

Okay, so it's not an arithmetic test at school.

I guess I'd better send some positive vibes his way then.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 04:01 PM

Been surfing. Interesting - measles have been known to trigger SJS although a reaction to drugs is more common.:

A. Drugs aetiology
i) Antibiotics – Sulphonamides, Amoxycillin, Ampicillin,
Ethambutol, Isoniazid
ii) Anticonvulsant – Phenobarbitone, carbamazepine, phenytoin
iii) NSAID – Phenylbutazone, Salicylates.
B. Herpes infection
C. Mycoplasma Pneumonia
D. Many viruses, enteroviruses, adenoviruses, measles, mumps
E. Bacteria, Streptococcus, typhoid fever

Note to all Motrin and Advil (ibuprofen) have multiple lawsuits re: SJS.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 04:03 PM

Our prayers are for Lewis and the family at this time.
Rose

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Rasener
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 04:17 PM

Blimey Jacqui, sorry only just picked up on this.
I do hope it all gets sorted quickly and your grandson Lewis will be Ok again.
My thoughts are with you and Kendall and with Lewis's family.
Lots of love.
Les

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SussexCarole
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 05:33 PM

Love and hugs to you all from both of us. Get well soon Lewis

Carole & Andrew xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Art Thieme
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 06:04 PM

Jacqui,

From Carol and I here in Peru, all the best that we can send via our most positive vibes are heading in your direction.

Art & Carol

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 06:19 PM

same here

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: artbrooks
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 10:52 PM

And the best to him from Jenn and me.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Michael Harrison
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 11:35 PM

Prayers are out there and getting the job done..........mwh

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 01:00 AM

Ah, Jacqui. My heart goes out to you, the parents, and the little boy. There is absolutely nothing that can make you feel more helpless than having a seriously sick child. He has all of my best thoughts and wishes for a quick recovery.

Ernie

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 01:17 AM

Thanks for coming back to us Jacqui.... I will keep an eye on this thread.

His symptoms remind me of many an allergic reaction I've had to medications (cillins and sulpha drugs), somes food and insect toxin (flea bites).

On occasion could be life threatening but mostly it was only bloody annoying.

Praying it is nothing like so serious as SJS and good thoughts still flowing Lewis' way.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: BK Lick
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 01:34 AM

Jacqui -- We've an eight year-old grandson too, so we know what you must be feeling.
Claudia & I will hold Lewis in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: GUEST,suzi
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 01:49 AM

Love and blesings to you all. suzi    x

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From: open mike
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 05:40 AM

several kids who were 8 came into my bookmobile today to check out books. I hope that Lewis has some good books to read...or to be read
to. Best of luck to all concerned....and good health to Lewis..

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 08:21 AM

I dreamt about Lewis last night. He was going to be arrested for taking drugs. The officer was an idiot and I kept telling him thatwhen people are in the hospital they have to take drugs to get better. He finally left. Lewis was riding a bicycle and looked fine. Keeping that picture in my mind.
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 09:05 AM

I just got this email from Sharon, having asked how Lewis is today.

Much brighter-the rash has virtually gone,his eyes are still not right but not as bad as they have been. He's had mouth and eye swabs taken today, more bloods and the cannula taken out!!! We should get test results back this afternoon then we can hopefully go home. They are fairly confident it is the septicochal virus. He is not taking paracetomol or ibrufen any more just to make sure they were not masking his temperature. Has to have another 4 days of anti biotics orally. He's definitely turned the corner!!!

Now, maybe, I can start breathing again!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 09:23 AM

Glad to hear the good news!

What is a 'septicochal virus'? I can't find anything on it. There's streptococcal bacteria, but otherwise I don't have a clue. (Guessing it's strep, because antibiotics don't work on viruses.)

Anyway, I'm just happy he's feeling better.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 09:40 AM

YES!!!! Thanks for the update, Jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 09:43 AM

Breathe in
Breathe out

Now smack the little creep for making us worry so.
LOL
Poor baby. What a horror story.

Love to Sharon. I can't imagine how stressed out she must be.

M

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 10:46 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 02:38 PM

Killed another thread, gnu. Knock it off!

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Rasener
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 02:44 PM

Excellent news Jacqui

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 02:44 PM

So glad that there has been improvement. It is bad enough when you are close at hand but being miles away is even more difficult.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 03:10 PM

I'm glad to hear he's doing better - and sorry he had to go through all that. Poor little guy....

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: fat B****rd
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 03:37 PM

Great news, Jacqui.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: bobad
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 03:47 PM

It was most likely a skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This is not uncommon and most often occurs in pre-pubertal children.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 03:54 PM

Just got a call from Sharon. Lewis was sprung from the hospital late this afternoon. I spoke to him for a moment - he still sounds a bit poorly but is obviously much better.

He sent his dad out for KFC for his dinner and, according to Sharon, ate quite a lot - he never has been a big eater normally.

They have 24 hour access to the hospital and if they are at all concerned can take him back for a check up without a GP referral, which is a comfort. He's on oral antibiotics for 5 days and, so long as he is fit enough, can go back to school once he finishes the antibiotics.

They got back from the hospital to find that a neighbour had left a dish of lasagne for their dinner so they are being taken care of, which is a comfort to me.

Lewis still has a way to go before he's totally fit again but it looks like there will be no problems coming out of this. It seems that they were putting lots of antibiotics into him to ward off the possibility of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

Anyway, he's home, neither Sharon or Steve need to be at work until Monday and they are all going to get a well deserved rest for a few days.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 03:56 PM

PS

Thanks for all the good messages - they helped me, at least, and I think that thought can be a very powerful thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 04:24 PM

Phew! :0)

I'm so glad he's better, jacqui. x

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Wesley S
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 04:44 PM

Good news - Thanks for the update.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 05:05 PM

hooray!

As my favourite card says "Get well soon, you'll feel better!" & we're all feeling better!

May he eat lots of KFC & other favourite foods & have a good holiday with his parents in the next few days.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 05:19 PM

Well, KFC will kill any of the nasties left in his system so he'll be fine. Thank goodness.

Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson
From: ClaireBear
Date: 08 Jan 09 - 05:27 PM

Wonderful to hear, Jacqui. I hope that the woods are soon so far back that you won't be able to see the trees!

More hugs,

Claire