DFW Daily Chat 18 May

Gemmzie

Evening MSErs

boredofbeingathome

bank_of_slate wrote: »

Some of the others are fantastic!
I especially love the pimped caterpillar cake!
...Linda xx

I have just added them to my favourites, Ds1 and Mr b are salavating at the thought a massive cake.:o

elantan

ok being serious for a min ...hubby and i were at our course today and one person brought up meningitus (sp) the woman was very dismissive of him well you know it's a glass and the rash was all she said ...not even what you do with the glass or how the rash looks ...so hubby and i were talking ...now i know what to look for with meningitus so i explained it to him(but am more than open to the idea i might not now it all) ...but just out of curiosity...what do you think the symptoms of meningitus is and what would you do ....

boredofbeingathome

Evening Gemmzie, you know you have to organise a cornish meet now?

beanielou

Hi gemmzie.Good day?

A rash that doesent go away when you presss it wth a glass & an averson to light I think elentan.Hospital fast.

elantan

incidently does anyone carry around a glass everytime they go out ...just incase you see someone with meningitus(sp)

elantan

yep benilou anything else?

boredofbeingathome

elantan wrote: »

ok being serious for a min ...hubby and i were at our course today and one person brought up meningitus (sp) the woman was very dismissive of him well you know it's a glass and the rash was all she said ...not even what you do with the glass or how the rash looks ...so hubby and i were talking ...now i know what to look for with meningitus so i explained it to him(but am more than open to the idea i might not now it all) ...but just out of curiosity...what do you think the symptoms of meningitus is and what would you do ....

several symptoms, for this and the only thing for it is hospital, or emergency GP who will send you to hospital. My friends daughter contracted it, and her syptoms were drowsiness and flushed cheeks. she only went because the doctor on GMTV, pointed out something which related to the type her daughter had.

bank_of_slate

Hi Gemmzie!
I thought it was high fever with possible disorientation, floppiness, confusion and or aversion to light, sickness and possibly the rash although the rash does not appear in all cases apparently!
...Linda xx

bank_of_slate

Signs and symptoms

Meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are not always easy to recognise, and symptoms can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all. In the early stages, the signs and symptoms can be similar to many other more common illnesses, for example flu.

Trust your instincts. If you suspect meningitis or septicaemia, get medical help immediately.

Early symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea (feeling sick),
vomiting (being sick), and muscle pain, with cold hands and feet.

A rash that does not fade under pressure (see ‘The Glass Test’) is a sign of meningococcal septicaemia. This rash may begin as a few small spots anywhere on the body and can spread quickly to look like fresh bruises.
The spots or rash are caused by blood leaking into the tissues under the skin. They are more difficult to see on darker skin, so look on paler areas of the skin and under the eyelids. The spots or rash may fade at first, so keep checking.

However, if someone is ill or is obviously getting worse, do not wait for spots or a rash to appear. They may appear late or may not appear at all.

http://www.meningitis-trust.org/Signs-Symptoms.html

with downloadable signs and symptoms card!
...Linda xx