On Fire

So I failed miserably in finding a Dermatologist that would

get Kean in asap.  Trust me, it wasn't for a lack of trying.

I found plenty willing to see him in a few weeks

or even a few months.  What's up with that-- with all these rashes

do Dermatologists not keep any emergency appointments available?!?!?

Instead, I took him to see his Pediatrician.

Here's a bit of good news-  he's eating better and has

gotten back up to his "fighting" weight.

 As for his rash?  It is looking a lot better today but is

incredibly dry and itchy.  His doctor today said it looks

like a cross between the Measles and someone who has

had their skin scalded with boiling water.

Notice, the runny nose that is back.  He's had a faucet for a nose

for about three months.  It went away for about six days 

when he was on antibiotics a week and a half ago but unfortunately,

now it is back-- and as prevalent as the rash on his face and body.

 He doesn't seem to have a sinus infection but he does have

fluid in his ears.  So he is back on antibiotics (geez, four times

just this month-- can't be good).

She is putting him on a steroid ointment for his rash

and I'm hoping this will give him some relief.  I just couldn't find a pharmacy

that had it this evening (tried four-- but was promised the prescription

will be in in the morning).

His doc also spent quite a bit of the time we were there

consulting with an Infectious Disease doc.  They are

cautiously watching him (and having me watch for signs) in case

he is allergic to the Sulfa drug he is on.  He's been on it

the entire time he had cancer and is supposed to stay on it

until about the end of the year.

If he's not looking markedly better by Monday, we will go

have the Infectious Disease doc examine him.

Oh joy.  More appointments.  Here's hoping he

rounds the corner soon, soon, soon.

 Tonight we got to forget all about itchy rashes

and long, long doctors appointments

and party with about a hundred teenagers.

 All the youth from our church congregation

had hay rides this evening and ended up at

our place for a massive bonfire (yes we had to get

a permit and warn the neighbors)

and then have hot chocolate and donuts.

 Kean was totally into it.

Well, not so much the fire but the two donuts 

and cup of hot chocolate he snarfed down.