Roseola

ambmama

So Taylor has roseola, a crazy virus I never heard of! It's a really high fever for 1-5 days followed by a rash that somewhat looks like heat rash for a few days (but can last weeks). It's not a big deal and there is no treatment - I guess it's good knowing what it was because his fever was SO HIGH! Luckily when the fever breaks and they get the rash, they are no longer contagious so I was able to send him to school today (thank goodness)! Anyway, just a random post in case any of your kiddos get something like this, it may help!

OhBaby+2013

Hugs! Hope T feels better soon!

jobiann

J had this at like 6 or 7 months old, it was scary because he would get up and over 104. He had it for about 5-6 days. Really scary but we were able to control the fever with rotating Motrin and Tylenol every 3 hours and lots of cartoons and snuggle time. I was so blessed my Mom kept him those days so I didn't have to take off too much time from work.

RN2011

Yeah, DD had that last winter.  Freaked me out!  Glad to hear he's feeling better!

ambmama

@michieU79 I think some kids don't get the rash as bad, but T's is obvious and on his butt, torso, and a bit on his arms/legs. Sometimes it's raised bumps (his are a little) and sometimes not. It doesn't show up until the fever breaks, though, which is so weird. Hope Jack is feeling better!

spainy17

DD had this last April!  She looked like a leper, crazy but not terrible once the fever part was over.  The rash looked terrible but wasn't itchy thank God.  Hope she feels better!

aly&jj

Ella had this when she was around 10 months old. Her high fever caused her to have a seizure, which was one of the scariest moments of my life. I remember her temp getting up to 104 and then the rash. Such a scary virus.

emja0214

DD had this too. It is super scary, but thankfully the rash does not bother them. Glad to hear he is on the mend and back at school!