Name for condition where child can't walk after fever?

thunderbird

My son has had a fever the past couple of days and his legs are now really sore and he is having trouble walking.
He has had this in the past following a high temperature and it wears off.

I have been searching for the name of this condition - I'm sure I found a reference to it somewhere on the internet before.

Can anyone help?

Thanks :T

clairec79

flaccid paralysis?

angie12

Scarlet fever?

thunderbird

Thanks for replies.

No, it isn't either of them. I think it is acute -something, maybe 'muscular' something?!

I don't think there is anything you can do about it, but just wanted to check on the web. Also wanted a name to tell his school so that they don't just think he's messing about!

Molly41

Sounds like he needs to see a doctor - I would if its my child xx

ellay864

Acute myalgia? Myalgia is just muscle pain and can arise after infections. I don't think the name is important - you need to see a doctor and if you get told your son shouldnt be in school, you tell them that

thunderbird

Thanks for concern

I have found it now - benign acute childhood myositis. I wanted the name to check if there is anything to help it, although I don't think there is. Just a case of waiting for it to pass.
He has it a before, so it is no cause for alarm, plus my DH suffered from it as a boy too.

McKneff

Have you actually had him to the doctor at all or have you come up with this diagnosis yourself.