For the love of updates: Otis

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

His eczema isn't any better. It's getting worse. The Zyrtec and Benadryl do nothing for managing his symptoms.

He wakes every morning with his face or forearms bleeding because he's been scratching in the MOTN. His face is swollen and flaky.

The hydrocortisone no longer works for his small flare ups let alone his body wide rash.

I am beginning to think that something else is going on here. I have an email in to the allergist, and I'm going to make an appointment to be seen by his PCP ASAP.

I'm posting a photo in hopes that maybe one of you has a suggestion. He's had NO fever, a slight, clear runny nose and a slight cough. The skin symptoms have persisted despite topical and oral meds for the last 2.5 weeks. The cough, runny nose symptoms have been around about a week.

Thoughts?

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

Another thing... It makes it really hard to discipline him or do anything when he tantrums because I can't imagine that he feels OK. I mean, this must itch, burn, irritate him and it has to affect his moodehavior.

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

MrsSkull1107:
Oh my goodness! The poor guy.
Other than calling the pedi, I don't have any suggestions. Can you ask for

CootieQueen170 · March 2013

Oh poor guy

I wish I had some advice I have no experience with this though, I hope you get answers soon and can find something that works.

NativeFloridian · March 2013

Holy crud, mama, someone needs to help your poor guy stat! I'm not sure I'd know what to do, but it's time to start the mama bear act and insisting on every possible avenue to find answers. Don't let them put you off!

fancefpp · March 2013

Poor kiddo, and momma. I don't have much advice, except when I was little I had terrible eczema and out grew it. Hopefully, the same will go for your guy.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · March 2013

Oh my goodness poor baby

I have no idea what,s going but I really hope you guys are able to figure out soon.

NotSharknado · March 2013

Oh gosh. Is he too little for Singular? Ds has been on it since kindergarten, and I swear by it. What does he eat daily? Or most often?

MrsCase1 · March 2013

My thought would be the same as yours, pretty much. But maybe....

It looks sort've like a malar rash. Has his pedi considered it could be an autoimmune issue?

I know this can be pricey, but maybe a mold inspector could come? Som

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

Mrs Case:
My thought would be the same as yours, pretty much. But maybe....
It looks sort've like a malar rash.

melissa0726 · March 2013

OMG your poor baby!

I'm sorry, I also have no experience with this. I hope you are able to get an appointment and get some answers soon!

Rachey1082 · March 2013

Oh my, poor little dude! That looks terrible!

I don't have any suggestions, but I agree with you, something else is going on here.

ladybugpjb · March 2013

Oh my goodness - it might be the pregnancy hormones, but I teared up. That just looks terrible, and I'm sure you must be so frustrated.

I have no suggestions, but I really hope that they figure something out.

bundymommy · March 2013

Poor baby! I am no help whatsoever, but definitely hoping the docs figure this one out soon! Keep us updated!

chiogirl02 · March 2013

Poor baby!! I hope they figure out something soon.

StefandTodd · March 2013

No advice, but goodness I hope you get some answers that help soon. That does not look very comfortable

Poor baby.

Gilliebear · March 2013

Oh sweetie. I hate to suggest this but have you thought of removing him from the environment for awhile? You mentioned dander and if I remember correctly you have quite a few cats and dogs...

Poor little man. Kisses from Gemma to Otis.

kjgilhoo · March 2013

That poor little sweetheart.

Did the docs mention anything about the sun? That pic reminds me so much of a condition that a few kids in my school have. I think I recall it being said it was an allergy to the sun, but I'm sure there's

Duffgurl · March 2013

Breaks my heart to see your LO like this. Have you been doing alot of warm baths to hopefully ease the discomfort? Do oatmeal baths help at all? I am so sorry JK. I hope it gets better fast.

bundymommy · March 2013

kjgilhoo:
That poor little sweetheart.
Did the docs mention anything about the sun? That pi

Duckieer · March 2013

Poor little guy. I'm useless on this subject, other than to say you may need to take him to the ER to get some IV steroids to help clear it up. Once the "big dogs" work the creams and oral meds may work better. Hope he's feeling better soon!