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I have been on the board this past week researching for my husband (thanks for all the good info and support)
Well yesterday while dressing my 18 month old daughter I noticed a suspicious ring shaped rash on her arm. I took her to a friends house today who happens to be an MD and he asked if she had been in any woods lately,it looks to him like a like a lyme tick bite. Next comment, but Ohio doesn't have Lyme. He advised me to see my Pediatrician tomorrow.
What would be an appropriate antibiotic and dosage for one so young? As it is proximate to the bite, are six weeks still advised, and do I need to worry about yeast? Thanks in advance.
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In 1983 there were cases in Ohio that met CDC statistical guidelines...how many years have gone by? Almost 22 years and Dr.'s still say there is no Lyme in Ohio??
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Sorry...1984
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Take a picture of the rash, get her on abx asap and make an appt with Dr J in CT or ask if he'll consult. This has life ruining potential.
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Kara,
Now that's ironic. I was just speaking with someone this morning that used to live in Montana.
She was telling me that Montana is filled with Lyme patients.
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Get her to doc Jones he is the one all these moms take there children to. He is great.
I am so sorry for this sweetheart. I hate to hear children getting this mess.
As for Ohio ba hum bug!!! I live in Gurnsey county and got bit seven years ago on my own property. Called one time to get them to put it in the paper we had lyme they said we dont want to incite panic. Then i called again when i had my WB and was told that they check deer every year and have found none. YEAH right so i guess the ten or more people I KNOW OF local were the lucky million dollar winner of the special tick.
I have thought of printing out all my info and go door to door with it.Trouble is i havnet got the strength right now.
Least the md you seen recognized it that in itself is a shock.
quote:Originally posted by tabbytamer: Hi Lynette,
Well, guess what? There's Lyme in Ohio now.
I'm not a doc, but that looks like a textbook bullseye rash.
How long has your husband had Lyme? We are guessing about a year. He has been disabled since January 04. We are in process of making appt. with LLMD.
How have you been feeling? Pretty good, but a little hypocondriacle to any symptom that could indicate LD
There still is so much not known about Lyme transmission whose to say how your little one (may have) gotten it. But can a rash appear with a non bite transmission?
Your daughter's rash is certainly bulls-eye looking.
Suspicious, since there is 'no Lyme in Ohio'. Don't tell that to our secretary though, she lives in Ohio and knows many in the state who have Lyme and other tick-borne diseases!
By the way, just curious, have you seen any ticks? ************************************************** Here's Dr. Jones contact info and a couple of other things that may be helpful:
Dr. Charles Ray Jones 203-772-1123
Madison Towers 111 Park Street, 1st Floor, Suite#F New Haven, CT 06511
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Hi Lynette, The rash looks very similar to the rash my 2 1/2 year old got beside one of her knees about a month and a half ago. She is taking 800mg of Amox and recently started Zirothmax as well. My pediatrician is working with Dr. Jones. It's hard to get through because the lines are usually busy. I faxed him to let him know that my doctor was unable to get through and he did call her back. I called this week and set up an appt, but it's not until October. I'm sure other people will be by with links to information for you. I suggest bringing the info to the pediatrican with you incase they don't know much about Lyme. My ped didn't know much about it and started my daughter on 3 weeks of Amox, but after reading up on it in here I realized she need to take it for much longer. Luckily, my ped was willing to consult with Dr. J and has extended treatment. Good luck.
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Your daughter's rash is certainly bulls-eye looking.
Suspicious, since there is 'no Lyme in Ohio'. Don't tell that to our secretary though, she lives in Ohio and knows many in the state who have Lyme and other tick-borne diseases!
By the way, just curious, have you seen any ticks?
Yes, earlier this spring I removed a tick from my oldest daughter's arm. No symptoms and before I knew Lyme was in Ohio.
In the past we regularly hiked, and often brushed off ticks. Do to disability we have not been in the great outdoors at all this year. ************************************************** Here's Dr. Jones contact info and a couple of other things that may be helpful:
Dr. Charles Ray Jones 203-772-1123
Madison Towers 111 Park Street, 1st Floor, Suite#F New Haven, CT 06511
quote:Originally posted by DJP: Hi Lynette, The rash looks very similar to the rash my 2 1/2 year old got beside one of her knees about a month and a half ago. She is taking 800mg of Amox and recently started Zirothmax as well. My pediatrician is working with Dr. Jones. It's hard to get through because the lines are usually busy. I faxed him to let him know that my doctor was unable to get through and he did call her back. I called this week and set up an appt, but it's not until October. I'm sure other people will be by with links to information for you. I suggest bringing the info to the pediatrican with you incase they don't know much about Lyme. My ped didn't know much about it and started my daughter on 3 weeks of Amox, but after reading up on it in here I realized she need to take it for much longer. Luckily, my ped was willing to consult with Dr. J and has extended treatment. Good luck.
What a good idea to bring info along. In times past my pediatrician has been open to being educated about other issues and has been willing to work with me. I hope this is the case today. Did your Dr. find any info particularly helpful? I still feel like such a newbie at this.
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