they have had some rough days.
It has now been just over two weeks since exposure. They look better (Kyler was able to wear his glasses again about 4 days into it). However, they still itch a bit, still need an oatmeal bath now and again, and now Kyler has cellulitis. An infection of the tissues - in his case - brought on by the severe reaction to the poison ivy. Notice that Kyler's left arm is much bigger than the right arm - and it is warm - hot to the touch.
Layne took him to the ER yesterday and he has been put on antibiotics with a severe warning that if it worsens in any way he needs to be brought back in. Apparently, if the infection connects around the arm it can cut off blood flow - not good. And if not treated, could cause a bone infection - really not good. So the doctor drew lines on his arm yesterday, told him to stay out of the sun and take it easy, and asked that he be seen again today.
As a mom, I guess there is always something to worry about or lose sleep over, and yet Kyler plugs along ready for the next adventure! And you would never know anything was wrong with him until you caught a glimpse of his one big "Popeye arm."
Hope ya get better soon Kyler!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis just scared Owen and Griffin to death! Griffin had been scratching his a lot, and he just said he won't be scratching anymore... Owen said "Kyler has to get better so he can play football with me!"
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