It appears that we have escaped most of the negative side effects associated with IVIG treatments. Owen had a few vomiting episodes, last night and today. At around 5am, Owen spiked a fever. Of course I couldn't find a single thermometer, so Daddy had to run to Walmart so I could get an accurate temp. He was running right around 100 degrees, so I gave him a little Tylenol and he has been fine since.
Owen has had a ton of energy and has been talking like crazy the last 36 hours. I keep asking him if he has a headache and he reassures me with "nope." I think I can handle these treatments if we are only dealing with puke.
On another topic..
Owen has been complaining of leg pains the last few weeks. I know this isn't associated with the IVIG at all. He will stand up to walk and go right back down to his bum and tell me his shins hurts. Then he will go hours without walking at all. Some days he is fine, but it has been a consistent issue. Any idea what would cause the shin bones to ache? I know there are growing pains, but I don't remember Kamryn getting those in her shins. Maybe she did and just didn't mention it because her legs were a lot stronger than Owens are. He has very low muscle tone in his legs since he was such a late walker at 3 yrs. I mentioned it to his Physical Therapist, but she has yet to see it and said we would keep an eye out for it.
What do you think it might be?? Do your healthy kids experience this?
Thanks so much and I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
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Have you read about shin splints? It's pain in the shins.
BTW, I don't post much but I always read your blog. Owen is such a kick! I am praying that he will get a heart that will give him some really great health. I have often thought, "what if that boy was healthy?!?!"
Carolyn (in Las Vegas)
Poor Owen. We have dealt with feet pain and leg pain but not shin pain. I know you can get shin splints but unless Owen was over doing it I wouldn't think that would be it either. Maybe give your ped a call. Here's a link on shin splints in kids: http://www.livestrong.com/article/215286-shin-splints-in-kids/
Here's another link on shin pain:http://health.wikinut.com/A-Dozen-Reasons-For-Shin-Pain-in-Children/243fnkmv/
Don't know if these will help or not. :)
The only leg pain we have dealt with is Brocs leg pain due to blocked arteries from central line or catheter complications but we are told that is very rare so I don't think its likely but if you are worried about that all you need to do is have an u/s of his arteries in his legs.Its painless and non invasive.
Also if his blood is not flowing properly t his legs it can cause pain too.Hope its nothing.
i'm a peds sports doc :) growing pains are actually most common in shins. typically the pain is bilateral, and more often towards the end of the day/night. there really isn't anything related to his condition that would cause shin pain. massage and heat help! it's worrisome if it's just one shin or if he limps. hope this helps!
Maybe it is the after effect of the IVIG? Hope he feels better now :(
Possible side effects (More common)
Phlebitis, which is redness and tenderness of a vein.
You could experience changes in your blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be monitored as needed.
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Tiredness
Weakness
Backache
Joint and muscle pain
Rash or itchiness
My son is almost 7 years old (in one week) and he has been complaining of shin pain for the past few months off and on. It's always down the front of his shins. It is usually at night. It does not usually slow him down or make him walk differently. I usually give him Tylenol and he's fine.
Hi Andrea, I was thinking some more about Owens shin pains.
Has he gotten any new shoes lately?
Sometimes kids will walk differently and use different muscles with new shoes.
OR
maybe something new he is doing at the gym? I used to get shin pains after trampoline, because I held my legs so stiff in fright :)
Just some more ideas to think about.
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