My son is so sick and now has to go on steroids...

[Unicornmom77]

He has H.S.P Web Page about HSP (https://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/hsp.htm)

It has gotten worse and so when he went back to the Dr today she prescribed steroids and some anti histamine.

He is in a lot of pain and it looks awful! Even his scrotum has some blood showing and bruise like stuff...

Here are some pictures...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Unicornmom773/PICT0412.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Unicornmom773/PICT0413.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Unicornmom773/PICT0415.jpg

And he is a very skinny guy, you usually can see his bones and stuff...

[dv8grl]

Bless his heart! Poor kid., my heart goes out to him., sound pretty painful! Hope he gets better soon!!!!

[ElleGee]

OMG that poor kid! I want to cry it looks so painful

[galeane29]

OMG Wendy....that poor baby.
I'd have had him in the ER also.
Praying for a speedy recovery
~hugs~

[Njean31]

oh my goodness........i hope those steroids start helping soon. are you giving him motrin, tylenol, or something for pain?

[magenta]

Geez oh man! Your poor son! I read the web-site, I had never heard of it before.

I am wishing him a speedy recovery!!

[gmyers]

Poor kid. That looks so painful. I'm praying that he'll get better soon.

[earnhardt1]

awww the poor guy

[vicky122]

I hope he has a fast recovery. The good thing is there are no long term problems. Will he have to back often to check his kiddney?

[Unicornmom77]

Yes he has been to the Dr now 4 times, I went to pick up the steroids and Walgreen's cannot find the script... So trying to figure out where his meds are lol

Yeah he is taking Motrin and Tylenol alternating.

[Unicornmom77]

Thank you all so much! We are hoping he recovers quickly too.

[BeanieLuvR]

Oh my goodness!! That looks terrible. I hope the steroids start to help it soon. I'll be praying for him.

[NCgranny]

Oh wow, will keep him in my Prayers.

[CLARKS4]

Oh man! Poor baby. It makes me hurt to look at his pics. Hope he gets better soon. Keep us updated

[magickay]

Prayers, healing vibes sent for your son.

[buttrfli]

wow I can't imagine the pain he is in! :( Poor guy :(

I hope he gets better soon!

I have never heard of HSP before... did his doctor know right away what it was?

[Boxtop]

Wishing your little one a speedy recovery! I am a nursing student and just saw a case of HSP during my pediatrics rotation, It did seem very painful. Most of the seasoned nurses had never even heard of it. The patient I cared for was suspected of having the "rare" occurance of intussusception also, which is where the bowel telescopes within itself which can cause blockage. Some of the signs of intussusception are currant jelly like stool and a sausage like mass in the abdomen (from the telescoped bowel). Don't want to make you worry more, just know being a mom myself that I like to know all the possiblities and what to watch for. He should be good as new in a few weeks though and hopefully it passes quick quick quick.

[ilovecats]

So sorry to hear this,I never heard of it before either.I hope he has a speedy recovery!

[Bliss]

OMG! I hope the lil one gets to feeling better.

[Unicornmom77]

Thank all of you so much, I know that BBS and its prayers can move mountains! He is sleeping after his first does of meds and feeling better already...

Thank you for the info, I will keep it in mind!

It is a very rare thing, the Dr he is seeing says she sees maybe one a year...

[tracyb]

goodness....bless his heart....really praying that he heals up fast and does not every have a reoccurance.

[Lild]

Your poor baby!!! I am praying for him, Hope he recovers soon!

[sea-shell]

I have had PURPURA since I was born but have been in remission for years now :dancing:

[Army-Mom]

Bless his heart he is in my prayers

[BBELEAZAHR]

Im so sorry, sending prayers you way for a fast recovery.

[evrita]

Prayers sent out for the both of you.

[BigLyd1]

Poor little guy. Will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers. I had never heard of this before.

[DBackFan]

Praying for a quick recovery girl :hug

[MERE CHAT]

This is new to me also. I will pray for your son's recovery and also for your family.

[DreamWarrior]

OUCH! That looks extremely painful! I hope that he makes a speedy recovery!

[DrGrin]

Update?

Hope your son is feeling better