Finally got to the bottom of Sidney's bizarre rash. Her stool sample came back positive for Giardia. There are not enough Lysol antibacterial wipes and antibacterial handiwipes to cover the amount of places I have wiped before during and after diaper changes on the hard surface of our kitchen floor.
We are curious about how long she has harbored this parasite. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, hives and a rash are a symptom of rare cases and she has both. We noticed a rash throughout our trip but thought it was the extreme heat causing a rash. After retracing the little bit we have on her health history, we have come to the conclusion she has probably had this for several months.
This explains several factors including her inability to gain weight. She eats like a horse yet weighs only 16 pounds. Her pediatrician immediately noticed she needed to gain weight. We are thankful she was not delayed in development as a result. This is also common according to what we have read.
Luckily, her pediatrician immediately prescribed an antibiotic and we will continue retesting for the next several months to make sure it is out of her system.
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Kayli also tested positive for Giardia right after we came home. I swear I can feel the weight gain on her in the last week since being treated.
Hope all is going well.
Poor Sidney. I've been praying for those in our travel group who have been sick and now I know how to pray for this sweet little one.
I'm so glad I finally found a moment to read through your blog! You're a gifted writer and I really enjoyed all the fun travel details. I guess it would be totally wrong of we to cut, paste and plagiarize you, hah :0)
It was a joy meeting and traveling with you guys!!!!
Blessings,
Lisa
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