fao sqad 617 need ur help again

[louise23]

ok so got daughter to the docs he said it was just a allergy reaction she now has a red rash all over her arms which is really warm to touch . it has now been 4 weeks she has had this and is now also complaining of pains in her arms and legs losing all faith in my doctor cos they seem to not care but cant change doctors the now because of hospital arrangements pls help if u can

and any advice from anyone else would be great

[jkelly24]

Not sure what the rash is like but my son suffered from a red rash (hives) a few years ago which my GP said was an allergic reaction to something and prescribed piriton. It was there continually for weeks and I finally persuaded the GP to send him to the allergy clinic at the hospital. They knew staight away it wasn't caused by allergy but said it was urticaria and we would probably never know what caused it. They prescribed Clarityn which suited him better and although it kept under control well it was still present for months. Eventually after about 6 months it cleared up and only returned occassionally when he was unwell but he has been totally clear now for 3 years. However once we had the diagnosis from the hospital the rash didn't seem nearly as severe as though once he stopped worrying about it and I wasn't so concerned it got better. I know it is worrying seeing your child like this but hopefully they can reassure you at the hospital and things will get better.

[sqad617]

Hi! Louise....sorry but Mondays and Thursdays are my snooker days.

Right.....the pain in the arms and legs changes everything...you need to see a Paediatrician or Dermatologist as soon as possible as there are a few other considerations now.

[sqad617]

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)

This is a distinct possibility. Google it and see what you think

[louise23]

hey sqad i looked up that hsp and its not that thanks anyway.
i finally gave in and took her back down to the doctors they gave her a stronger antihistamine and it seems to be making it a bit better so i dont feel so bad leaving it for another week til she gets to the hospital.she will be seein a dermotologist when she goes to the hospital ,thanks jkelly as well the doc gave me piriton as well but it done nothing for her will just need to wait and see what the hospital have to say , thanks again