Chicken pox with alpha 1

[natalie24xxxx]

My lil boy has alpha 1 . He 8 months old and on lots of meds. Think he has chicken pox. Would he be ok?

[kirsw]

Hi

I'm afraid I'm not much help but wanted to reply to say I hope he is doing ok.

I would ring your liver team to see what they want to do.

I know that it's a problem post transplant as they need to have an immunoglobulin injection if they come into contact with pox then IV anti viral meds if they actually get it.

Hope he has a mild dose and recovers quickly.

x

K

[Nadinegarbutt]

My grandson has alpha 1 and contracted chicken pox a few years ago. He didn't need any special treatment and was fine. Ask the care team where he has his check ups if your not sure though.

[bluenat77]

Hi Natalie, our little boy is 6 has alpha 1 but still hasn't contracted chicken pox despite being in contact with it loads, I always wondered if it was to do with his meds but obviously not! I've asked about it before and was told it shouldn't affect him but always best to check with the liver nurses. Hope he's ok. Xxx

[natalie24xxxx]

He plastered in them.. never seen soo many.. yes his liver test is really high just got watch don't go yellow that's all and he coping well.. but at the mo he really grumpy. Can't hardly give him anything x

[bluenat77]

We bless, must be so frustrating. Have you tried calamine or camomile? Our old chemist used to sell aqueous cream with camomile in which they gave Matthew when he came out in a rash after doing gardening at school x

[natalie24xxxx]

Yea I got viral smooth. He not even settle for the night... crying all time... he had got it bad love him. Hate the things x

[bluenat77]

Aw poor little man, maybe a cool bath with the lotion in?? It's so frustrating isn't it. Hope they clear soon xx

[kirsw]

awe no sorry he has it so bad. I was told liquid piriton can help, my daughter takes it for allergies but its also good for itches.

hope he is over the worst

x