My boy's sick
 

An hour after coming home from mama and daddy's he spiked a temp of 101.4. It came back this a.m., being 102.6. Motrin took it down to 100.6, but I'm a worrier. :(

He says she doesn't hurt anywhere (just complains of pain in his gut when fever is higher). He has a cough, but he isn't tight at all...just appears loose and not forced from chest.

My concern is that his parents' friends, their children (Both of them) were admitted to children's hospital with pneumonia from a virus (the baby was in there a long time in oxygen tent).

Concerned...

KD

((((((((((((KD))))))))))))))))

lifting prayers here for the lil dude

dont forget a soothing cool wet washcloth wrapped on his forehead can also help when he feels the fever and another on the tummy

if he likes honey, try to get some in to him too..........natural antibiotic, as is garlic.

(((((((lil man)))))))))

I'd like to make a suggestion...
 

It is always tough when kids are sick. So KD I am sorry your nephew is
struggling today.

I'd like to suggest that you (and other caregivers here) avoid Motrin for kids
unless absolutely necessary.

There was a study done in 1999 that showed that NSAIDs block cox-2
enzymes in lining of the GI tract. These cox-2s work as a barrier to toxins, and allergens in the foods we consume. When they are blocked by NSAIDs then
it is thought that allergens can damage the lining and/or leak into the body
to cause mayhem--autoimmune reactions.

This is a fairly technical situation, and most doctors have no clue. It certainly is not advertised with Children's Motrin on commercials.

I always advise to hold off on Motrin unless fevers become 104 and do not
go down quickly --Motrin can be rotated with liq. Tylenol every 2 hrs for these higher fevers.

Most other fevers can be handled with Children's Tylenol adequately. (unless the child has liver disease or doctors do not want you to use Tylenol, you should then follow your doctor's instructions).
http://www.crohns.net/Miva/education/nsaids.shtml

The increase in GI problems in this country seems to parallel the use of OTC
NSAIDs. And in children, I think this is very important.
IBS did not exist 15 yrs ago as it does today. Over the years we have seen the rise in behavior disorders in children, that is very alarming. Gluten intolerance is more common than ever. So I think it is a good idea to withhold NSAIDs (like Children's Motrin) unless an extreme situation warrants their use.

As an aside, many kids may be glutamine deficient. If they were not breastfed, glutamine levels would be lower than breastfed children.
Human breast milk has 10 times the glutamine content of cow's milk. Glutamine is mainly used by the GI mucosa for maintenance and health. So there may be an interrelationship between glutamine status in the GI tract and potential injury from NSAIDs. Only time will show further links.

That is just my impression of the data today.

Yes, I hate giving him ANYTHING unless I have to. He's never had an antibiotic in his four years yet. The reason (honestly) that I gave him the motrin is that the last time he was sick I had to alternate it with tylenol because his fever was so high. :( I only had motrin here in the early morning hours.

I will be getting tylenol back in here this morning and only giving it to him if his fever goes to 101.5 or higher or he's in pain.

Right now, with the motrin, he's acting absolutely fine so I'm hoping this will be short-lived.

Thank you so much guys,

KD

Please know that I'll be praying for him too. :hug:

sending healing prayers to Attachment 790little dude

Thanks, guys. I had to give him a round of tylenol when he woke up from cat nap (motrin wearing off) at 1:30. His temp was 102.4 waking up. 40 mins later it was still 102 but when he got up moving around, it started coming down. He's back to 101.

The only think I see is a slight cough and just once a grovelly(sp?) voice. I'm so glad he's back home with me. So is he. He said something this morning about that and made me cry. He's my love.

I'll keep you updated.

Love and Thanks,

KD

Fevers are so scary when little ones have them. I hope he's better soon....poor little guy.

hoping that fever has broken KD :hug:

Kids are so resilient...
 

You know fever in children is not to be feared...it helps mobilize the
white cells to fight infection. Small children often get fevers, and only when
they become very quiet, or tired/sleepy, should you really get concerned.

Just make sure lots of fluids are going in. That is very important.;)

Thanks so much. I believe the fever has broken. He's not had any more tylenol since 1:30 today. He stayed warm but not hot, then cooled right off. He just woke up (he's really tired from tylenol and virus) and I've not taken it yet. I'd say it's 99 or so.

He used to get alot higher fevers than this with viruses so I'm pleased in that respect...scary high ones. Also, he almost always got asthmatic with viruses and doesn't do that anymore either.

If he doesn't have more energy tomorrow I'll be concerned. I'm not right now though. I think he's fought a good fight in his little body today. He was tired but not scary so. He slept from 6 till just now so it should be an interesting night...lol.

Thank you so much everyone! I will keep a close eye out because alot of children are getting very sick with secondary infections around here right now...lots of hospitalizations.

Thank you MrsD! He just said, "Mom, I'm thirsty" so mom's running right now!

KD

Just wondering if he's feeling better now, KimmyDawn?

I sure hope so!

organic apple cider vinegar in water cant hurt

Just thinking of you and hoping the little one is doing better!!!!

:hug: :hug:

abbie

Hi KD,
I wanted to send my well wishes and prayers your way.

I'm so sorry the little guy is so sick. I do hope and pray that the fever will break and he will be OK.

Best wishes,
Hugs,
Boopers

Thanks (((((((((( everyone )))))))))))))))

Well, he went back to school today for the first time in about 11 days. He could've gone back sooner (heath-wise) but we had frigid temps and then snow, so...

He seemed to be doing really well with the virus and temp, but his cough was worrisome. After he seemed to be doing some better (but for cough), he began to throw up once at night for three nights.

I remembered he'd done this last year. It was from congestion and zyrtec cleared him right up. It did this time too. Right after that, his appetite came back like crazy and now he's my wild little man again. :)

He had a residual cough for a couple of days, but it got much looser and it went away. I called the dr's office twice and they had NOTHING, and said as long as his chest wasn't tight anymore and his fever gone to monitor but NOT to take to ER or anything because so much is going around. I hate that. It makes my anxiety so high to know this precious little boy is feeling badly and I'm not making it a whole lot better. I would like to have doctor say, "Oh, it sounds bad to you but he's doing really well!"

He was sick start to finish Sunday through Friday. After I gave him the zyrtec, he immediately made the final turn. He was so happy to be back at school today. His friends and teachers missed him. :)

Thank you all so much for the kind words, advice and concerns!

KD

Dear Kimmydawn,
I'm really happy to hear that he's feeling so much better now and even well enough to get back to school. Seeing his friends and getting back in routine might just be what he needs now to get back to one hundred percent.

take care,
Lara

Thank you so much, Lara. :)

KD