Whew! Can you say "Scare me!?" Jay came home from school on Thursday sicker than a dog. I've never seen him so sick! Incredibly high fever, chills, body aches, etc. He was literally flat in bed. Then, Friday morning he woke up with this rash on his leg. It was kind of scary looking and I didn't want to take any chances so I sent him to the doc. After a shot in the behind and a prescription for antibiotics, he was told it was just a skin infection. Well.... by Saturday evening his "rash" had spread up to the top of his thigh. Angry red streaks, the works. We loaded up and headed to the ER only to find out his skin rash was cellulitis. It was severe enough that he was immediately admitted. As it turns out, he had a nasty case of MRSA. Yes folks, it's the staph infection that is killing people! We can't figure out how or where he got it, but got it he did. Five long hospital days being on the big gun antibiotics have hopefully taken care of it. I brought him home today but he's still on two major meds, along with creams and ointments. I'm just praying it isn't a repeater!
7 comments:
WOW! Glad to hear he is doing better. We've had friends with similar issues, but never this bad. Can't believe he got so sick. Hope things are getting better for him.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
:)The Hennessy's
Lori- Be incredibly careful with this. Both my parents had it for about 9 months. It was not easy to get rid of and it passes to others easily. I hope they warned you about that. I'll cross my fingers that it all clears up quickly!
OH my goodness! You didn't say anything about this tonight! How scary! Was he home in bed? I am glad you went in to find out what it was and that he is doing better. Anyway, it was really good to see you! Are we still getting away for a sister's weekend at Bear Lake?
Ila called us on Sunday to give us the news. We've been praying for you and hope Jay gets well quickly. I've been checking your blog for an update. Thanks for sharing. Give our love to everyone!
Holy Cow! That's some wicked infection! Please keep us updated on his condition. We'll keep him in our prayers! Hang in there!
That sounds bad. His he doing better? I hope he is. I hope it heals, I will be fasting for uncle jay now. Luv Ya!
i just discovered ya'lls blog! I hope uncle jay is feeling better. I've been thinking about ya'll a lot. let me know if i can do anything. love ya'll!
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