How to beat the cold

He is also not sure why she has a rash, we could do blood tests but by the time we get the results she wont be sick anymore. He is 100% sure that it is not measels or anything major to worry about.

The last time she had the flu she also got a mild rash. So she might just be hypersensitive to the virus like the GP suggested. I had to go back today if she was still not beter but she is much better today, and she slept through the night, so the antibiotics are working.

Hope the rash goes away soon because she looks terrible!

What did the paed say and how is Carli doing today?

Good idea Morgan. I am frequently amazed how drs differ from opinion ...

I made an appointment with our paed..... just to make sure!

Our medical aid pays 100% of the GP rates and ALL the medication a GP gives, they claim directly from medical aid so it just makes it so much easier, since they have 1001 reasons why not to pay for a paed.

Normal colds and flus Im happy to go to a GP, but this time Im going to get a 2nd opinion!

Morgan, yep, Swineflu is still around but it is actually not more dangerous than your ordinary flu. Hope Carli gets better soon!

I agree with Julz, especially after checking our last medical aid statement! Our GP's consultation fee is much cheaper when paying cash, but the amount he charges the MA is almost equal to what our paed charges them! That's why I rather go directly to the paed now.

Carli I had Dylan at the paed for the first two years as I don' t trust GP's after a botched diagnosis. He now goes to a gp but I still worry a bit.

She has tonsilitis and the flu. Dr said he thinks she has a hypersensitivity to the flu virus and thats what causes the rash.... wierd my fisrt reaction was HUH? So she is allergic to the flu virus??

I went home pretty happy with all the explanations, gave her the meds and then did the one thing we should never do.......GOOGLE

All I see is swine flu, swine flu, swine flu. Im a bit worried now and I know that I shoudnt be but if she does not look better tomorrow Im off for a second opinion.

Im affraid Im becoming the paranoid mom I swore I would never be..... damn google!!!!