XP: Would you take her?

AnnaBananaBelle

DD has had a rash for over a month.  It's gotten a lot worse this week, and may be infected.  She saw the peds when it started and he didn't think it was a yeast rash, but I'm almost certain he's wrong.  It's starting to blister and it has just gone on too long.  I've tried every trick in the book to clear it up with no success.  So, I called today and asked for an appointment for the rash.  Note, DD has her 15 month appointment in 1 week.  At first the nurse rec'd I wait until next week b/c they are slammed with the flu and it's risky to be in the office she said.  The more I described the rash, she reluctantly put DD on the schedule for tomorrow morning.  Now I'm freaking out that DD is going to get the flu and it'll be my fault.  WWYD?

babyluv617

It's not like they will have fewer flu patients next week. I would take her in. Better to get it cleared up sooner if possible.

lkstor

I'd wait a week myself. Have you tried Calmoseptine? Wound care cream (available without rx but you have to ask your pharmacist). You can try lotrimin OTC for yeast. Mild steroid (1% hydrocortisone) can do winders for a multitude of causes.

b&r2006

I'm thinking blisters warrants a trip in- I'd just try not to touch anything (don't let her play with any toys they have there), wash your hands as soon as you can (in the exam room? or at least as soon as you leave), maybe carry her in a sling to keep her from sharing germs if possible.

luvlieK

babyluv617:

It's not like they will have fewer flu patients next week. I would take her in. Better to get it cleared up sooner if possible.

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and maybe you could do the check-up tomorrow too??

AnnaBananaBelle

luvlieK:

babyluv617:

It's not like they will have fewer flu patients next week. I would take her in. Better to get it cleared up sooner if possible.

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and maybe you could do the check-up tomorrow too? 

That's true.  I'm also planning on keeping her in the Ergo until it's her turn.  Can't do the check up b/c the dr books months in advance (usually like 3-4) so we'll have to wait.  I'm seeing the NP tomorrow.  We have questions we want her regular dr to answer at her check up.  Plus I still haven't decided about vaccines, eek! 

AnnaBananaBelle

lkstor:

I'd wait a week myself. Have you tried Calmoseptine? Wound care cream (available without rx but you have to ask your pharmacist). You can try lotrimin OTC for yeast. Mild steroid (1% hydrocortisone) can do winders for a multitude of causes.

Hey there, I've tried Lotrimin and hdrocortisone cream, also Nystatin we had leftover from a yeast rash last year (the exp date is still good).  I hadn't heard of Calmoseptine.  What is it's active ingredient/s?

lkstor

AnnaBananaBelle:

lkstor:

I'd wait a week myself. Have you tried Calmoseptine? Wound care cream (available without rx but you have to ask your pharmacist). You can try lotrimin OTC for yeast. Mild steroid (1% hydrocortisone) can do winders for a multitude of causes.

Hey there, I've tried Lotrimin and hdrocortisone cream, also Nystatin we had leftover from a yeast rash last year (the exp date is still good).  I hadn't heard of Calmoseptine.  What is it's active ingredient/s?

Bummer! You really have tried all of the tricks! Calmoseptine is just zinc oxide and menthol... Sounds like you need to brave the flu tomorrow, though