I'm really sad about this...

AngieDoogles · 10-25-2007, 04:42 PM

I hate to post a sad thread after just making the "positive" thread, but I'm really pretty upset and I wanted to tell you about it. Today, Brendon woke up with a small rash on his arm. It was weird, but nothing we thought we should worry about. Well, around 3 he came home from class and the rash had spread from just a small place on his arm to completely covering both of his arms and most of his stomach. Poor guy was itching like crazy! Well, we immediately took him to the clinic on campus to get it checked out because we had been at Mom's house just last night and we were scared to death it might be contagious. We didn't want Mom to come in contact with anything that might hurt her during the chemo since it can be very dangerous for her to get any kind of infection or illness. After being seen by practically every nurse and nurse practitioner at the clinic they decided that they "THINK" it's an allergic reaction. To what, they have absolutely no idea. They also said it could be a viral infection, but that it's not as likely since he has no other symptoms (sore throat, temperature, the usual stuff that accompanies a virus). But since it's a possibility, neither Brendon and I can see Mom until it's cleared up and been gone for a few days. We don't want to risk making her sick. I hate not being able to see her, especially now when she's going through so much. I want to be there for her...

katepoet · 10-25-2007, 06:39 PM

Those rashes being either viral or allergic make sense to me. Are you using any dryer sheets for softening?

Mandy · 10-25-2007, 09:20 PM

I'm sorry to hear this Angie, i know it's hard for you not to be able to see your mom now, but heads up girl, you can phone her always, and if you miss her badly, and want to see her, there are these wonderful things called webcams

Keep us posted, it does sound like an allergie, but better be safe, and do what they said, and if in any doubt, go see a doctor.

Janet · 10-26-2007, 03:23 AM

Oh Angie, how awful for you not to be able to be with your Mom, but it is the safest thing to do. There is always the phone so at least you can talk, but you don't want to take any chances until this rash is gone.

Did they give him anything for this rash? Has he been working in the yard any? I know a few years ago I was working around our yard and some 'weeds' were starting to grow up the foundation of our garage, well I pulled them down and went about my work. Good thing I had long sleeves and gloves on...I ended up with poisen oak on both wrists and I was miserable.

I sure hope they gave him something for the itching. Get better Brendon.

AngieDoogles · 10-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Thanks ladies. The rash went away right after he took the medicine, but we're keeping our distance for a few more days just to be on the safe side. As for what may have caused that kind of allergic reaction, we have no idea! We spent over an hour at the clinic going over what it might have been. They asked every question imaginable and he's not come in contact with anything new in the past few days, no outside work, no new clothes, no new food, no new dryer sheets or hygiene products...it's a mystery!

The medication makes him "euphoric" though which is quite funny. He laughs constantly for about 30 minutes before he gets back to normal.

Mandy · 10-26-2007, 12:16 PM

Glad it's all clearing up phew! It's strange the affect meds can have on people, but hes happy, and laughing, so all is good

AngieDoogles · 10-26-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Glad it's all clearing up phew! It's strange the affect meds can have on people, but hes happy, and laughing, so all is good

We are pretty lucky. The doctor said it would either make him VERY VERY happy or VERY VERY depressed. I'd prefer the euphoria any day! He was laughing so much that me and our friends just couldn't help but laugh with (at) him as well. It was the funniest thing--four adults sitting around a table just laughing hysterically for no reason at all!

We did eventually finish our card game, after Brendon finally calmed down. lol

Janet · 10-26-2007, 03:27 PM

So glad Brendon is back to normal...??? lol Now for the rest of those meds...want my address????....LOLOLOL

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The medication makes him "euphoric" though which is quite funny. He laughs constantly for about 30 minutes before he gets back to normal.

AngieDoogles · 10-26-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

So glad Brendon is back to normal...??? lol Now for the rest of those meds...want my address????....LOLOLOL

LOL, I would, but the pharmacist said it's very important to take ALL of the pills because it has to be tapered off (ie he started out with five pills/day and be the end he'll only have one).

Besides, it made him depressed rather than euphoric today, and you don't want that!

I guess you'll have to find something else to give you that "happy" feeling. lol. Maybe a margarita?

judy · 10-26-2007, 05:43 PM

Oh Angie,

I missed all of this. I'm so sorry you can't see Mom for a few days. That must be upsetting.

How's Brendon now? I hope his rash goes the way it came. Is he depressed or euphoric? What strange medicine! Sounds like Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Tell him I hope he feels better!

AngieDoogles · 10-26-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by judy

Oh Angie,

I missed all of this. I'm so sorry you can't see Mom for a few days. That must be upsetting.

How's Brendon now? I hope his rash goes the way it came. Is he depressed or euphoric? What strange medicine! Sounds like Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Tell him I hope he feels better!

He says thanks Judy!

He's actually feeling fine right now. The medicine only seems to effect him for about 30 minutes once it gets into his system and he took it this morning, so he's doing great. I'll let you know tomorrow whether it makes him happy or sad. Wonder if it has to do with your mood when you take it? Yesterday, we were hanging out with friends and having a great time and that's when he was euphoric, and today, he was in class when it started to affect him and he became depressed...

Forgivenmom5 · 10-28-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

So glad Brendon is back to normal...??? lol Now for the rest of those meds...want my address????....LOLOLOL

Brendon----NORMAL?????--Janet I don't think normal and Brendon can go in the same sentence--But who wants to be normal anyway???

AngieDoogles · 10-28-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Forgivenmom5

Brendon----NORMAL?????--Janet I don't think normal and Brendon can go in the same sentence--But who wants to be normal anyway???

LOL! He'd hate to be normal, wouldn't he?

judy · 10-29-2007, 08:46 AM

Normal=boring! It's a scientific fact.

katepoet · 10-29-2007, 09:07 AM

If we were normal, life might be easier but it sure would be dull as dishwater! Be eccentric! It's the only way to go!

10-25-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	I'm really sad about this... I hate to post a sad thread after just making the "positive" thread, but I'm really pretty upset and I wanted to tell you about it. Today, Brendon woke up with a small rash on his arm. It was weird, but nothing we thought we should worry about. Well, around 3 he came home from class and the rash had spread from just a small place on his arm to completely covering both of his arms and most of his stomach. Poor guy was itching like crazy! Well, we immediately took him to the clinic on campus to get it checked out because we had been at Mom's house just last night and we were scared to death it might be contagious. We didn't want Mom to come in contact with anything that might hurt her during the chemo since it can be very dangerous for her to get any kind of infection or illness. After being seen by practically every nurse and nurse practitioner at the clinic they decided that they "THINK" it's an allergic reaction. To what, they have absolutely no idea. They also said it could be a viral infection, but that it's not as likely since he has no other symptoms (sore throat, temperature, the usual stuff that accompanies a virus). But since it's a possibility, neither Brendon and I can see Mom until it's cleared up and been gone for a few days. We don't want to risk making her sick. I hate not being able to see her, especially now when she's going through so much. I want to be there for her... __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

10-25-2007, 09:20 PM	#3
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	I'm sorry to hear this Angie, i know it's hard for you not to be able to see your mom now, but heads up girl, you can phone her always, and if you miss her badly, and want to see her, there are these wonderful things called webcams Keep us posted, it does sound like an allergie, but better be safe, and do what they said, and if in any doubt, go see a doctor. __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

10-26-2007, 03:23 AM	#4
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Oh Angie, how awful for you not to be able to be with your Mom, but it is the safest thing to do. There is always the phone so at least you can talk, but you don't want to take any chances until this rash is gone. Did they give him anything for this rash? Has he been working in the yard any? I know a few years ago I was working around our yard and some 'weeds' were starting to grow up the foundation of our garage, well I pulled them down and went about my work. Good thing I had long sleeves and gloves on...I ended up with poisen oak on both wrists and I was miserable. I sure hope they gave him something for the itching. Get better Brendon. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-26-2007, 12:13 PM	#5
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	Thanks ladies. The rash went away right after he took the medicine, but we're keeping our distance for a few more days just to be on the safe side. As for what may have caused that kind of allergic reaction, we have no idea! We spent over an hour at the clinic going over what it might have been. They asked every question imaginable and he's not come in contact with anything new in the past few days, no outside work, no new clothes, no new food, no new dryer sheets or hygiene products...it's a mystery! The medication makes him "euphoric" though which is quite funny. He laughs constantly for about 30 minutes before he gets back to normal. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

10-26-2007, 12:16 PM	#6
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	Glad it's all clearing up phew! It's strange the affect meds can have on people, but hes happy, and laughing, so all is good __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

10-25-2007, 06:39 PM	#2
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	Those rashes being either viral or allergic make sense to me. Are you using any dryer sheets for softening?

10-26-2007, 05:43 PM	#10
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Oh Angie, I missed all of this. I'm so sorry you can't see Mom for a few days. That must be upsetting. How's Brendon now? I hope his rash goes the way it came. Is he depressed or euphoric? What strange medicine! Sounds like Alice Through the Looking Glass. Tell him I hope he feels better! __________________ *Judy*

10-29-2007, 08:46 AM	#14
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Normal=boring! It's a scientific fact. __________________ *Judy*

10-29-2007, 09:07 AM	#15
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	If we were normal, life might be easier but it sure would be dull as dishwater! Be eccentric! It's the only way to go!

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