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What Causes Canker Sores In Mouth And Spots On Head And Feet?
Question: MY DAUGHTER IS 22 MONTHS OLD HAD A CHICKEN POX SHOT 08/25/14 ALSO AN MMR THE SAME DAY SINCE THEN SHE HAS GOTTEN 40 50 CANCKER SORES IN HER MOUTH AND LOOKS LIKE CHICKEN POX ON HER FACE FEET AND HEAD. DOCTERS SAY NO IT ISN'T FROM VACCINE DON'T WANT TO SAY IT IS AND REALLY i DONT CARE i NO IT IS SHE WAS NORMAL BEFORE THIS i JUST WANT HER BETTER ANYWHERE FROM FEVER BLISTERS TO HAND FOOT AND MOUTH BUT SHE ISN'T SICK i FINAL GOT HER ON ACYCLOVIR FOR A MONTH HAS IMPROVED THINGS BUT HER TEST RESULTS SHOW NOW HIGH IGM 198 LOW NEUTROPHILS 1.6 % AND HIGH LYMPHOCYTES 93.5 % AND HIGH PLATELET COUNT OF 408TH/MM3 ALL OTHER IS NORMAL i JUST WANT HER BETTER AND DOCTERS ARE GIVING ME RUN AROUND ANY IDEAS WERE GO FROM HERE OR WHAT KIND OF DR. TO SEE POX HAVE IMPROVED AND COLD SORES SINCE BEEN ON THIS MEDICATION i AM NOW AFFAID TO GET HER ANOTHER MMR OR CHICKEN POX VACCINE IN THE FUTURE IT HAS BEEN TERRIBLE FOR HER SHE CAN'T EAT GETS 4 TO 5 CANKER SORES A WEEK POX ON HER FACE THAT LOOK LIKE PUS IN THEM 7 TO 8 AT A TIME THEY GO AWAY AND COME BACK SINCE AUGUST THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OTHERWISE SHE ISN'T SICK SHE IS NORMAL WEIGHT 27 POUNDS ALL VITALS ARE NORMAL i AM NOT A STUPIED PERSON i JUST WANT TO NO WERE TO GO FROM HERE
Brief Answer:
Consult a hematologist
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the description and reports provided by you. I understand the cause of your anxiety. Although the cancers and rashes appeared right after the shot of MMR, let me assure you that probably there is no relation between the two. I would insist you not to skip the doses of vaccines in future, as they are essential for the safety of your daughter.
The high levels of lymphocytes in blood could indicate a) A viral infection b) Some chronic granulomatous disease or c) Some hematological problem. I would not really bother if the IgM levels are high. They are secreted by lymphocytes and plasma cells. So, with a high lymphocyte count, it is not unusual for the IgM levels to be high. So, I would not assume any food allergy at present. A month long course of Acyclovir should have taken care of any viral infections including chicken pox. But the persistence of the problems indicates that you might need to look further. I would suggest you to get a hematological opinion. You seem to be located in Waterford. You can find such doctors using the following links:
http://www.medicinenet.com/thrombocytopenia_low_platelet_count/waterford-mi_city.htm
http://doctor.webmd.com/find-a-doctor/hematologyoncology/connecticut/waterford
Hope that helps.
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Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Consult a hematologist
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the description and reports provided by you. I understand the cause of your anxiety. Although the cancers and rashes appeared right after the shot of MMR, let me assure you that probably there is no relation between the two. I would insist you not to skip the doses of vaccines in future, as they are essential for the safety of your daughter.
The high levels of lymphocytes in blood could indicate a) A viral infection b) Some chronic granulomatous disease or c) Some hematological problem. I would not really bother if the IgM levels are high. They are secreted by lymphocytes and plasma cells. So, with a high lymphocyte count, it is not unusual for the IgM levels to be high. So, I would not assume any food allergy at present. A month long course of Acyclovir should have taken care of any viral infections including chicken pox. But the persistence of the problems indicates that you might need to look further. I would suggest you to get a hematological opinion. You seem to be located in Waterford. You can find such doctors using the following links:
http://www.medicinenet.com/thrombocytopenia_low_platelet_count/waterford-mi_city.htm
http://doctor.webmd.com/find-a-doctor/hematologyoncology/connecticut/waterford
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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