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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 222584" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I wouldn't keep a kid home from school if they're comfortable and not contagious. if a kid is functioning and not likely to interfere with other kids functioning, then I would let them go.</p><p></p><p>As for the rash - it still could be allergy. If it's the Augmentin doing this, the rash could hang around for a week, even after you take her off it. It could also migrate a bit, may develop further (and develop an itch). I found that Augmentin allergy came on slowly (three days after first dose) and moved around a bit, beginning on the torso and moving out to the limbs. A few days later my feet were so puffy I was having trouble walking, they felt like I was walking on water-filled inflatable socks. Bizarre. </p><p></p><p>Some of my antibiotic allergy reactions have been the full-blown large welts and others have been smaller, measles-type on onset but have developed further if I ignored the warnings. The measles type appearance can simply be the early urticaria rash signs. It can start with red dots, then each red dot enlarges into the red-marginned large white welt. Then the itch kicks in, as the welts grow.</p><p></p><p>I'd be keeping tabs on other possible allergy symptoms (such as throat swelling) but don't alarm her, just watch closely. And definitely talk to the nurse (or doctor, for preference). </p><p></p><p>Why was she on the Augmentin? If it was a "just in case" prescription, or for something mild, then talk to the health professionals about stopping the medications. If it was for something potentially nasty (such as walking pneumonia) then it is especially important tat she see a doctor again, to determine the best course of action now.</p><p></p><p>Another option for you - take a photo of the rash so that the next time a doctor wants to prescribe Augmentin to her, you can show them the photos and say, "Does this contraindicate Augmentin?"</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 222584, member: 1991"] I wouldn't keep a kid home from school if they're comfortable and not contagious. if a kid is functioning and not likely to interfere with other kids functioning, then I would let them go. As for the rash - it still could be allergy. If it's the Augmentin doing this, the rash could hang around for a week, even after you take her off it. It could also migrate a bit, may develop further (and develop an itch). I found that Augmentin allergy came on slowly (three days after first dose) and moved around a bit, beginning on the torso and moving out to the limbs. A few days later my feet were so puffy I was having trouble walking, they felt like I was walking on water-filled inflatable socks. Bizarre. Some of my antibiotic allergy reactions have been the full-blown large welts and others have been smaller, measles-type on onset but have developed further if I ignored the warnings. The measles type appearance can simply be the early urticaria rash signs. It can start with red dots, then each red dot enlarges into the red-marginned large white welt. Then the itch kicks in, as the welts grow. I'd be keeping tabs on other possible allergy symptoms (such as throat swelling) but don't alarm her, just watch closely. And definitely talk to the nurse (or doctor, for preference). Why was she on the Augmentin? If it was a "just in case" prescription, or for something mild, then talk to the health professionals about stopping the medications. If it was for something potentially nasty (such as walking pneumonia) then it is especially important tat she see a doctor again, to determine the best course of action now. Another option for you - take a photo of the rash so that the next time a doctor wants to prescribe Augmentin to her, you can show them the photos and say, "Does this contraindicate Augmentin?" Marg [/QUOTE]
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