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What Could Cause Stuffy Nose,rashes On Hands And Stomach Ache On Eating?
cold or meningitis
my son takes lamotragine has a rash on the bends of both arms, stuffy nose, hurts to blow, tummy hurts when he eats most anything, the only things that don't seem to bother it are yogurt, broth, tea, peanut butter,....concerned because of meningitis being a rare side effect but also rumors of it going around.....I do homeschool so he's not really around others.....should I have him seen or, just assume its a normal cold
my son takes lamotragine has a rash on the bends of both arms, stuffy nose, hurts to blow, tummy hurts when he eats most anything, the only things that don't seem to bother it are yogurt, broth, tea, peanut butter,....concerned because of meningitis being a rare side effect but also rumors of it going around.....I do homeschool so he's not really around others.....should I have him seen or, just assume its a normal cold
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
Hi Madam,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I understand your concern.
The possibility of meningitis at this stage is extremely unlikely.
Meningitis is known to cause severe headache with neck rigidity, fever and gross fatigue and malaise.
Pertaining to the rash, this could possibly be allergic in origin. Many foods are known to cause food allergy.
Avoid all those foods that precipitate such rash attacks.
Likewise the stuffy nose could be a simple viral rhinitis/normal cold.
I advise you to adopt conservative measures for 3-4 days for self resolution of symptoms.
I generally treat my patients with oral tablets of paracetamol and cetrizine. I suggest you to please see a doctor if his views are same and if can prescribe these drugs for you.
Maintain adequate hydration with 3 litres of water a day.
Lamotrigine might also contribute to rash in few sensitive individuals, but this is self limiting. Discuss this issue with your Neurophysician on your next visit.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I understand your concern.
The possibility of meningitis at this stage is extremely unlikely.
Meningitis is known to cause severe headache with neck rigidity, fever and gross fatigue and malaise.
Pertaining to the rash, this could possibly be allergic in origin. Many foods are known to cause food allergy.
Avoid all those foods that precipitate such rash attacks.
Likewise the stuffy nose could be a simple viral rhinitis/normal cold.
I advise you to adopt conservative measures for 3-4 days for self resolution of symptoms.
I generally treat my patients with oral tablets of paracetamol and cetrizine. I suggest you to please see a doctor if his views are same and if can prescribe these drugs for you.
Maintain adequate hydration with 3 litres of water a day.
Lamotrigine might also contribute to rash in few sensitive individuals, but this is self limiting. Discuss this issue with your Neurophysician on your next visit.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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