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06 Jan 09 - 10:43 AM (#2532868) Subject: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c My adored little boy, Lewis, was taken to hospital last Friday, having had stomach upsets for a couple of days and coming out in red blotches all over. Blood tests ruled out meningitis, measles and leukemia and so further tests were done, while pumping in antibiotics to see if that would help. Today the tests came back negative so we still don't know what is wrong. He hadn't been able to eat or drink for a few days but can manage a little food and drink now and seems to be a little better, although his temperature keeps spiking up to 40C. He's only eight and, while his mum says that he is being brave, they are having problems getting canulas into his hands and have to change the hand today as the current canula has caused swelling. I'm getting regular emails and phone calls from his parents, who are taking it in turns to stay overnight in the hospital with him. that helps to close the 3000 miles difference but I really would just like to be there to give him a hug. I have seen on other occasions what the power of the Mudcat can do so would ask if you could just put some good thoughts his way. |
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06 Jan 09 - 10:48 AM (#2532873) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: number 6 Geeez .... here's hopin and prayin from me Jacqui. biLL |
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06 Jan 09 - 10:53 AM (#2532881) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: frogprince Will be directing hopes and good thoughts from Michigan. Dean |
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06 Jan 09 - 10:56 AM (#2532885) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: bfdk Awww... The Atlantic is very wide on an occasion like this. Best of wishes from here, too, Jacqui! Bente |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:03 AM (#2532892) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Stilly River Sage Best wishes, indeed, for this little guy. I'll join in offering you and your grandson a big global hug. SRS |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:27 AM (#2532920) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL Oh SHIT! You know Lewis has everything I have to give. Poor little guy. Poor Mom and Dad. Keep us posted jacqui. Mary |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:39 AM (#2532933) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: wysiwyg Yup. ~S~ |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:43 AM (#2532941) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Becca72 My original post didn't post... Ditto what Mary said. I'll be thinking of him. Please keep us posted with any news. |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:43 AM (#2532944) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: MMario YOu got it lady! |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:45 AM (#2532945) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Pseudolus Prayers and well wishes to you, the family and especially Lewis. Frank |
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06 Jan 09 - 11:46 AM (#2532948) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Megan L Thoughts and prayers from me and dauvitt a scary time lass. Awra best frae Dauvitt and his Meg |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:14 PM (#2532988) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: MAG Hoping and praying, |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:23 PM (#2532999) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: kendall One has to wonder why such horrors happen to the innocent. He's a great kid. |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:23 PM (#2533001) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: GUEST,leeneia I've said a prayer and he's in my thoughts. I feel for you, jacqui. I am glad to hear that the first tests, for the frightening diseases of meningitis, measles and leukemia, came up negative. You can't be there, but are you taking advantage of technology? Can you phone him, make a video of yourself telling him you love him and are sorry he's sick? Can you wire him a teddy bear? |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:28 PM (#2533015) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: maeve Jacqui, Lewis is in my prayers from now on. He knows you love him. That matters a great deal in his healing. Much love to you all, maeve |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:32 PM (#2533023) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: John MacKenzie I'm sure he'll be OK Jacqui. Kids are a worry aren't they. |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:34 PM (#2533026) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Rapparee It's not because he doesn't want to go to school, is it? I used to get a stomach ache at test times. No, probably not. Okay, all I can say is that he'd better get well! Don't make his grandma come over there! |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:47 PM (#2533047) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Ebbie I am the current lunch server at a school, Jacqui. Today their little faces will remind me to send good thoughts and energy to Lewis and all who love him. The beautiful thing is that youngsters can rebound so quickly. Here's hoping that this will be the case with him. |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:49 PM (#2533051) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: fat B****rd Best regards and kind thoughts from Charlie. |
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06 Jan 09 - 12:52 PM (#2533055) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Amos I think he's gonna come through fine, Jacqui. He obviously has fire-eating in his genes. :D A |
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06 Jan 09 - 01:00 PM (#2533067) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: katlaughing Mother, father, god of my heart, I give thanks for the complete and immediate healing of Lewis, grandson of Jacqui. I ask for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be! {{{{{{Jacqui & Lewis}}}}}}} (This one is close to home, my darling Sister. My sanctum candles are lit. When Morgan is over next he will join me in giving thanks for good news!) luvyakat |
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06 Jan 09 - 01:03 PM (#2533073) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Nancy King Sending positive thoughts to you and Lewis! Much love to all, Nancy |
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06 Jan 09 - 01:07 PM (#2533077) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Love and warmth and healing and song and light to Lewis and to you, my dear. |
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06 Jan 09 - 02:34 PM (#2533198) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: ClaireBear Jacqui, so sorry to hear that Lewis is troubled. I'll be thinking the best thoughts from here, and surely a prayer or two couldn't hurt... (((Jacqui, Lewis, Kendall))) Claire |
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06 Jan 09 - 02:56 PM (#2533239) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Big Mick Good thoughts for me take the form of prayer, m'dear. And young Lewis, his parents, and Grandparents are square in them. I will light a candle and offer his name in the Prayers of the Faithful. Much love, and strength to you, Mick |
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06 Jan 09 - 03:08 PM (#2533266) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Big Al Whittle all good wishes for your little boy. al |
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06 Jan 09 - 03:16 PM (#2533295) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Jeri I met him a couple years ago. Lewis is a great kid! I hope the doctors figure out what it is soon. I'm certainly pulling hard for him to get better fast. |
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06 Jan 09 - 03:21 PM (#2533301) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: gnu Thoughts and prayers, Jac. |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:11 PM (#2533356) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Anne Lister Sending our good wishes, too ... Anne |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:42 PM (#2533396) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Sandy Mc Lean Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!!! |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:46 PM (#2533403) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Bert Scads and scads of love and Mudcat power on its way. |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:50 PM (#2533408) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Micca Yeah, count me in too, and if there is anything that needs taking across tha Pond.. if you can get it to me by 11 am in the morning... that is along with the 2 large sacks of Love and caring from his Gramma!!! |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:51 PM (#2533409) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Mrs.Duck Oh give him our love. Hopefully you can bring him to visit again. The twins still remember the 'lady we decorated' and her grandson! |
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06 Jan 09 - 04:52 PM (#2533411) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: VirginiaTam Praying for Lewis Praying for his parents and grands Praying that the medical professionals find an answer soon and that treatment is easy and successful. |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:07 PM (#2533423) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Jean(eanjay) It is so worrying when children are really poorly. Good thoughts/prayers being sent south from Harrogate. |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:07 PM (#2533424) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Janie Light, love, prayers from all directions. Janie |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:21 PM (#2533441) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Azizi Positive vibrations from me to your grandson, his parents, and you. |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:25 PM (#2533447) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Georgiansilver My prayers are with you all, particularly Lewis. Best wishes, Mike. |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:41 PM (#2533463) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: skipy Thoughts & hugs. Skipy |
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06 Jan 09 - 05:45 PM (#2533468) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Sandra in Sydney best wishes & hugs from this side of the pond sandra |
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06 Jan 09 - 06:15 PM (#2533509) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Bobert Eight years old??? That youngin' is gonna be fine jacqui... Ol' hillbilly like me get that stuff an' maybe not but youngin' is tough... Don't worry yer purdy head... This will pass and when the boy gets to be 16 and actin' out you'll be wishin' that the crud had got him so he wouldn't have to got thru being 16... But really, you knows I love ya' and even love yer ol' man, Mr. Cranky Yankee, so I'll put in some good thoughts and some prayers dir a speedy recovery for Lewis... (((Hugs))) Bobert |
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06 Jan 09 - 06:16 PM (#2533513) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Joybell And also from further across the pond. Best wishes from me too. Joy |
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06 Jan 09 - 06:39 PM (#2533539) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Hawker Aww, Lots od love to you! and healing thoughts to your lovewly Grandson! Cheers, Lucy x |
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06 Jan 09 - 07:37 PM (#2533587) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Lizzie Cornish 1 He's certainly surrounded with love, jacqui, for sure. Children can so often become terribly ill very fast, but they can equally bounce back just as quickly. Love to Lewis, and to you and Kendall too. |
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06 Jan 09 - 08:42 PM (#2533631) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Leadfingers Missed this yesterday Jacqui ! ALL good wishes from 140 miles south of him !! |
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06 Jan 09 - 09:42 PM (#2533662) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: KT Be well, young Lewis. Lots of love and prayers for healing coming from the north country. KT |
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06 Jan 09 - 10:47 PM (#2533688) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: catspaw49 Hey.....Its me, ya' know? All the words that have been said and all the best thoughts doubled again..........Tell him when he's well a lot of folks are willing to tell him all kinds of stuff about his Grandma. Much Love, Pat |
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07 Jan 09 - 12:13 AM (#2533715) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: ranger1 Big hugs from Jason and me to our honorary nephew. Equally big hugs to his mum and dad. I can hug jacqui myself, don't need the Mudcat to do it for me. |
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07 Jan 09 - 12:33 AM (#2533720) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: CamiSu thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear: Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away: And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning. And thou shalt be secure, For Lewis and Jacqui Love and hugs, Cami |
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07 Jan 09 - 12:57 AM (#2533724) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Tinker Ahh Jacqui, First a hug for you to pass on to hos parents, and a second one for you (I trust Kendall will delliver that one.) I'll raise both light and love through the night and a candle in the morning with my prayers... Blessings and Light tinker |
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07 Jan 09 - 03:50 AM (#2533754) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: freda underhill Jacqui, I hope this gets sorted out quickly, and that Lewis is up and about soon. freda |
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07 Jan 09 - 05:30 AM (#2533831) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: mouldy 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 05:34 AM (#2533834) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Keith A of Hertford So sorry to hear this Jacqui. Love and best wishes from mary and me. keith. |
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07 Jan 09 - 05:52 AM (#2533845) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Dave the Gnome Get well wishes winging their way from Salford. If there is anything else I can do just get in touch. Dave |
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07 Jan 09 - 08:30 AM (#2533965) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: topical tom Hugs for the little fellow, prayers for you both. Hope all turns out well. |
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07 Jan 09 - 09:34 AM (#2534021) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Escapee Me too. |
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07 Jan 09 - 09:42 AM (#2534035) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 10:11 AM (#2534055) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Maryrrf 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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07 Jan 09 - 12:40 PM (#2534192) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Bat Goddess 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 01:04 PM (#2534216) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Morticia Let's hope this is some kind of virus that will push off quickly. Lots of love to you all. |
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07 Jan 09 - 01:17 PM (#2534235) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Bee Well wishes from here. Nothing more worrying than a sick kidlet - hope he's well soon. |
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07 Jan 09 - 02:00 PM (#2534275) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: gnu 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. |
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07 Jan 09 - 02:02 PM (#2534279) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: VirginiaTam me too... I keep coming back, hoping for a positive update. good thoughts still coming from my direction. |
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07 Jan 09 - 02:12 PM (#2534289) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 03:23 PM (#2534373) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c 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. |
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07 Jan 09 - 03:27 PM (#2534380) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: maeve Thank you for the update, Jacqui. Love, maeve |
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07 Jan 09 - 03:35 PM (#2534389) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Janie Hey maeve, that's what I was gonna say:^) Hus across the pond and to New England also. Janie |
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07 Jan 09 - 03:49 PM (#2534393) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Rapparee Okay, so it's not an arithmetic test at school. I guess I'd better send some positive vibes his way then. |
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07 Jan 09 - 04:01 PM (#2534406) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL 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. |
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07 Jan 09 - 04:03 PM (#2534409) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: GUEST,old girl Our prayers are for Lewis and the family at this time. Rose |
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07 Jan 09 - 04:17 PM (#2534420) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Rasener 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 05:33 PM (#2534503) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SussexCarole Love and hugs to you all from both of us. Get well soon Lewis Carole & Andrew xxx |
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07 Jan 09 - 06:04 PM (#2534533) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Art Thieme 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 |
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07 Jan 09 - 06:19 PM (#2534557) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Sandra in Sydney same here |
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07 Jan 09 - 10:52 PM (#2534742) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: artbrooks And the best to him from Jenn and me. |
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07 Jan 09 - 11:35 PM (#2534755) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Michael Harrison Prayers are out there and getting the job done..........mwh |
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08 Jan 09 - 01:00 AM (#2534780) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Lonesome EJ 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 |
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08 Jan 09 - 01:17 AM (#2534783) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: VirginiaTam 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 01:34 AM (#2534788) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: BK Lick 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 01:49 AM (#2534790) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: GUEST,suzi Love and blesings to you all. suzi x |
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08 Jan 09 - 05:40 AM (#2534900) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: open mike 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.. |
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08 Jan 09 - 08:21 AM (#2534995) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL 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 |
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08 Jan 09 - 09:05 AM (#2535030) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c 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! |
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08 Jan 09 - 09:23 AM (#2535046) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Jeri 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 09:40 AM (#2535057) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: katlaughing YES!!!! Thanks for the update, Jacqui! |
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08 Jan 09 - 09:43 AM (#2535061) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL 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 |
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08 Jan 09 - 10:46 AM (#2535121) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: gnu Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh |
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08 Jan 09 - 02:38 PM (#2535331) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL Killed another thread, gnu. Knock it off! |
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08 Jan 09 - 02:44 PM (#2535335) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Rasener Excellent news Jacqui |
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08 Jan 09 - 02:44 PM (#2535336) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Jean(eanjay) 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 03:10 PM (#2535361) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Dan Schatz I'm glad to hear he's doing better - and sorry he had to go through all that. Poor little guy.... Dan |
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08 Jan 09 - 03:37 PM (#2535383) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: fat B****rd Great news, Jacqui. |
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08 Jan 09 - 03:47 PM (#2535392) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: bobad 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 03:54 PM (#2535398) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c 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. |
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08 Jan 09 - 03:56 PM (#2535399) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c PS Thanks for all the good messages - they helped me, at least, and I think that thought can be a very powerful thing. |
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08 Jan 09 - 04:24 PM (#2535426) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Phew! :0) I'm so glad he's better, jacqui. x |
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08 Jan 09 - 04:44 PM (#2535438) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Wesley S Good news - Thanks for the update. |
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08 Jan 09 - 05:05 PM (#2535448) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Sandra in Sydney 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 |
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08 Jan 09 - 05:19 PM (#2535460) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: gnu Well, KFC will kill any of the nasties left in his system so he'll be fine. Thank goodness. |
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08 Jan 09 - 05:27 PM (#2535470) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: ClaireBear 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 |
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08 Jan 09 - 06:48 PM (#2535518) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: skipy YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Skipy |
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08 Jan 09 - 06:53 PM (#2535525) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: ranger1 Thanks for the news, Jacqui. I will go home and tell Jason he can stop worrying now. |
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08 Jan 09 - 07:02 PM (#2535533) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: maeve Wonderful news, Jacqui. I'll go to sleep smiling. maeve |
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08 Jan 09 - 07:17 PM (#2535544) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: McGrath of Harlow I'm glad I missed this thread so that by the time I got to it there was a happy outcome. It must be terrible to have a grandchild so far away when you're so worried about how he is. And worried for his parents too. Anyway here's a quote that came to mind when things came out right: He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small, The strepticoccus is the test - I love him best of all Though when I looked it up it turns out that the man who wrote this, Wallace Wilson (it's a parody of a verse in the Rime of the Ancient Marine)seems to have had "I love him least of all", which may be truer, but I rather prefer the way I've always known it, with "best". |
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08 Jan 09 - 07:47 PM (#2535561) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL Sent Mom and Dad and the young man himself emails. Wonder how many gray hairs can be attributed to this little adventure? Glad he is home and healthy, Jacqui. Very glad. Aunt Mary |
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08 Jan 09 - 08:03 PM (#2535583) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Bobert I told ya' that that youngin' would be fine... But... ...glad to hear it... B~ |
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09 Jan 09 - 12:14 AM (#2535699) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: M.Ted My best to you, Jacqui, and all of your family--I'm glad it's turned the corner. From personal experience, I know how helpless you can feel when a loved one is ill, and you are far away. Fortunately, KFC has great curative powers-- |
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09 Jan 09 - 12:28 AM (#2535706) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: KT Wonderful news! Thanks, Jacqui! Now his extended family (all of us) can relax again, too! KT |
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09 Jan 09 - 01:52 AM (#2535721) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: freda underhill That's a tough thing for a little kid (and a grandma) to go through, and I'm glad and relieved to hear he's turned a corner. x freda |
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09 Jan 09 - 08:14 AM (#2535887) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: SINSULL Kentucky Fried Chicken? Now all we have to worry about is his heart! LOL |
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09 Jan 09 - 08:29 AM (#2535897) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: VirginiaTam Good news! Good News! Thank you Jacqui for keeping us informed And thank you for sharing your concern in the first place. This exercise has been a wonderful testament to the care and love Catters have for one another. I may I put a link to this thread in the Kittens in Mudcatter thread with a note about how good it can be in Mudcat. |
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09 Jan 09 - 09:07 AM (#2535935) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: Amos I have found no reference to septicocheal virus, either, It sounds like it means an ear infection. But Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a skin condition. In any case better is better!!! A |
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09 Jan 09 - 09:11 AM (#2535939) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c Sharon may have got the spelling wrong - I'll try and get more info, but it seems that this might have resulted from a bug that Lewis's half brother had when he visited after Christmas. Lewis sticks to Mark like glue when he's around and it's thought that his coughing may have exposed the little one to something that just took hold in his blood. Just one of those freak occurrences I guess. |
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09 Jan 09 - 09:16 AM (#2535945) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: bobad "I have found no reference to septicocheal virus" My hunch is that septicocheal virus is a mishearing of Staphylococcus aureus, which as a skin infection would present with the very symptoms described. |
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09 Jan 09 - 11:29 AM (#2536092) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: jacqui.c thanks Bobad - I wouldn't be surprised. Lewis's parents have, I think, been operating on automatic for the past week. |
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09 Jan 09 - 02:19 PM (#2536293) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts please for my grandson From: GUEST,partridge good news much love pat xxxx |