Help ID, Child Ate part Mushroom

Chug · 09-22-2008, 01:38 PM

Post for info on Mushroom ID? Poison or other..
Child 34 Pounds, 3 yrs old. posting this for info for friend, who asked me about this.

hoping some Mushroom hunters know's the mushrooms?.

she did contact Poison Center, Child is under Mommy's Ob's only.

any ideas? jut the one with the nickel next it.. the small chunks is what is left. She grabbed few others at that same location.

Fshklr · 09-22-2008, 01:56 PM

some other info would help...where were they found....lawn...in clusters or singles?
bark near by? growing under trees...what kind of trees.

Can you get a pic of the location and or up close?

I am looking at my books now....with such a small amount ingested in could be just a case of stomach cramps or no problems at all.

the above info does help narrow down the guessing....

They kinda look like deer or fairy ring mushrooms(there are multiple species listed under this name)...both appear to be edible and resemble the cap, gills, color, and stem in your pic as best I can tell.
I am not a professional, just a casual forest picker.

Chug · 09-22-2008, 01:59 PM

Founded in lawn.. in singles.. foot apart In sunshine

Getting photo's now. will post soon

Thax

Fshklr · 09-22-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chug

Founded in lawn.. in singles.. foot apart In sunshine

Getting photo's now. will post soon

Thax

I am no doctor or expert Identifier. she will have to watch her child as suggested.

Hopefully they are just 1 of the many thousands out there that are indeed edible but not wide sought out as they have no flavor or body worth spending time on.

Chug · 09-22-2008, 02:16 PM

In the lawn.. photo's showing locations.

close up

general view

Chug · 09-22-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fshklr

I am no doctor or expert Identifier. she will have to watch her child as suggested.

Hopefully they are just 1 of the many thousands out there that are indeed edible but not wide sought out as they have no flavor or body worth spending time on.

Thanks for the info.. and she is watching child.. that is still bouncing off the walls being a kid.

She has them in the fridge.. just in case something should develop

Fshklr · 09-22-2008, 02:22 PM

There is also a catorgory called "LBM's" little brown mushrooms....and thousands fall into this catorgory, and there are just to many to try and list....you would need spore samples and other criteria.

I am pretty sure, that the "mushroom kid" will be just fine

Chug · 09-22-2008, 02:27 PM

I am thinking the same thing.. But With Mushrooms.. just never know.. rather be safe then sorry..

had to seek any info on them.. if anything for peace of mind.

Ah the power of the net.. really helps. at times..

Thank you Very much for the info.

Eagleclaw · 09-22-2008, 02:30 PM

I would call poision control and ask them or call the ER and ask to talk to a nurse.. some hospitlas have ask the nurse line.. the problem with some of the posionous mushrooms is they attack the kidneys and liver so it might not show for a while and then i can be too late... i could go down and ask the ER doctor in our ER if you get back to me...

mandinga · 09-22-2008, 02:34 PM

If the mother is concerned she NEEDS to call a nurse hotline, or take the kid to the doctor.

Fshklr · 09-22-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mandinga

If the mother is concerned she NEEDS to call a nurse hotline, or take the kid to the doctor.

It appears she did just that...they advised her to watch the child closely as indicated in the first post.

I hope all is well and he shows no signs....very scary indeed.

Chug · 09-22-2008, 02:38 PM

she did speak with Poison control.. they told her to watch. her.

as she also bagged the mushrooms..

Eagleclaw · 09-22-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chug

she did speak with Poison control.. they told her to watch. her.

as she also bagged the mushrooms..

Chug,

i went down and talked to our ER Doctor and he said the samething.. to just monitor her... He said chances are slim she ate a bad mushroom... but he did say she did the right thing by calling Poision control.

happybrew · 09-22-2008, 02:44 PM

The kid really should see a physician. Problems can develop which are not immediately visible. A physician might want to draw blood and get lab work done just to ensure that the organs retain normal function.

Hunt'nFish · 09-22-2008, 02:56 PM

[Quote]: http://americanmushrooms.com/lawnandgarden.htm
Quote: "Fortunately, most of the mushrooms we see on our lawns, in our planters, and around our ornamental shrubs are nonpoisonous. Still, in a case of known or presumed expsoure, it is important to identify the mushrooms, for only then can physicians properly diagnose and, if neccessary, treat the patient."
[unquote]

This would scare the death right into me as a parent.
Personally, I'm not sure I'd settle for "Fortunately, MOST....."
Hunt'nFish

Chug · 09-22-2008, 03:17 PM

UPDATE:

NO problem so far.. Poison control did do check.. as with later, again at bed time..

So far nothing... But.. was enough of a fear factor to worry.

Thank YOU ALL for info & thoughts.. Made her happy knowing, the vast info being posted.

Will post update later on.. so far.. all is good.. Child is doing the bounce, as normal.

MsOutdrs · 09-22-2008, 03:18 PM

[quote=Chug;2185444]Post for info on Mushroom ID? Poison or other..
Child 34 Pounds, 3 yrs old. posting this for info for friend, who asked me about this.

If you have an county extension service near you, you might call and see if they can identify them.

Dave G · 09-22-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chug

UPDATE:

NO problem so far.. Poison control did do check.. as with later, again at bed time..

So far nothing... But.. was enough of a fear factor to worry.

Thank YOU ALL for info & thoughts.. Made her happy knowing, the vast info being posted.

Will post update later on.. so far.. all is good.. Child is doing the bounce, as normal.

Glad to hear the child is well. Any other time we can't get them to eat their vegetables

Now check to see if the child has a burning desire to want to listen to some Jummy Hendrix