Nathan Is Sick, Yet Again Posted: 12-08-06 20:29pm
I don't know what is going on with my boy,
but he is sick again.. This time with a
terrible cold. His little nose is
running like I fountain, and every time he
coughs he cries in pain. I have tried
giving with childrens' cold and flu syrup,
but you basically have to force it down
his throat, and it just make both of us
more upset.
Should I be running back to the e.R. For
like the 6 time this month, or let nature
run it's course?
Am I an over protective mother??? This
is so frustrating, I could cry myself.
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chrissy721
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:34pm
Hmmmm...Unless he has a fever, i'd wait a
little. The er can be sooo expensive.
Maybe schedule an appointment with the doc
as soon as you can. You can even call
the pharmacy and see what they'd suggest.
I don't have a baby though, so definetly
go with what the other girls say.
Maybe you could put some warm chicken
broth in a bottle and see if he'll drink
it. Doesn't have any alcohol or caffeine
in it, and they say that the salt in the
broth can help kill a cold. Or, some
decaf tea with honey in it, hmmmm...I'm
trying to think of some remedies that
won't taste yucky.
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Sammy001
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:36pm
I live in canada, so I have free health
care. Nathans appetite is gone too, and
I think that is because his throat is soo
sore...
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:40pm
Well, how old is your little guy?
Definately don't give him honey. It's
got bacteria in it and it can be dangerous
to little ones under the age of 1. I
have infant tylenol cold on hand, tho
.I've never had to use it. The adult
tylenol cold worked well for me...So .I
would assume the infant kind should be
good also. Good luck, and if in doubt
don't hesitate to run to the .E.R, .Oni
has .R.S.V, and that .I believe has the
same symptoms as a cold. Keep us
updated.
*edited to add
if you read the thread '.Oni has' (or
something along those lines) you can learn
a bit more about it. Babymajic (.Oni's
mommy) may be able to help you out with
some of your questions
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chrissy721
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:40pm
sammy001
wrote:
i live in canada, so I have
free health care. Nathans appetite is
gone too, and I think that is because his
throat is soo
sore...
oh the poor sweetie. Yea it's hard to
eat when they don't feel good. Well, if
it's free, you might want to take him.
Has he been throwing up too? At least
they could give him something to get him
through the night, and then get to a
doctor soon. I don't know what to do in
a situation like that.
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chrissy721
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:42pm
hopefulmjz
wrote:
well, how old is your little
guy? Definately don't give him honey.
It's got bacteria in it and it can be
dangerous to little ones under the age of
1. I have infant tylenol cold on hand,
tho .I've never had to use it. The adult
tylenol cold worked well for me...So .I
would assume the infant kind should be
good also. Good luck, and if in doubt
don't hesitate to run to the .E.R, .Oni
has .R.S.V, and that .I believe has the
same symptoms as a cold. Keep us
updated.
sorry about the honey thing, I never heard
that it was dangerous.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:42pm
I personally would take him in again, but
.I'm way overprotective of my daughter, so
keep that in mind. Poor little guy!
have you tried calling his doc?
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Sammy001
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:46pm
ayamiyaki
wrote:
i personally would take him
in again, but .I'm way overprotective of
my daughter, so keep that in mind. Poor
little guy!
have you tried calling his
doc?
i can never get through...Her receptionist
never answers the damn phone......Thats
why I just go to e.R.
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chrissy721
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:49pm
Yea, i'd take him just to be safe and
because he can't tell you everything
that's wrong too. poor kid. My
doctor's receptionists are like that too,
never answering the stupid phone. Grrrr.
I hope nathan gets better, will be
praying for him.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 12-08-06 20:49pm
Then honestly, what I personally would do
is head to the .E.R. I mean, even if it
is the 6th or 7th time, better to be safe
than sorry when it comes to the little
ones, right? And I would definitely tell
that doctor about her receptionist doing a
crappy job answering the phone. That's
just uncalled for.
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 12-08-06 22:31pm
You definitely want to go to the doc if he
could have rsv. It is going around like
crazy right now and it is def nothing to
play around with. I hope your little guy
gets better. Keep an eye on the fever.
My sons been sick like that too all the
past week but he seems to be doing better,
all these germs going around everywhere
cuz im all the way in germany, I just
gave my son dimetapp and pediacare but hes
16 mths old, he hardly ate all week and
cried when he coughed but im sure his
throat was sore, he gave me the cold lmao
so ive been giving him juice and water too
since he was drinkin just not eating much
but he ate a teeny but but never had a
temperature but if they are under 10 mths
old id prob take em to the dr
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Posted: 12-09-06 00:08am
I was always told, if in doubt, get your
baby checked out, it is that time of the
year and there is a lot of things going
around. Please, keep us posted!
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Posted: 12-09-06 08:53am
hopefulmjz
wrote:
well, how old is your little
guy? Definately don't give him honey.
It's got bacteria in it and it can be
dangerous to little ones under the age of
1. I have infant tylenol cold on hand,
tho .I've never had to use it. The
adult tylenol cold worked well for me...So
.I would assume the infant kind should be
good also. Good luck, and if in doubt
don't hesitate to run to the .E.R, .Oni
has .R.S.V, and that .I believe has the
same symptoms as a cold. Keep us
updated.
*edited to add
if you read the thread '.Oni has' (or
something along those lines) you can learn
a bit more about it. Babymajic (.Oni's
mommy) may be able to help you out with
some of your
questions
sammy, read my post "oni has"....These on
going symptoms sounds extreemely similar
to .Nana's!!!
Sarah
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foxy
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Posted: 12-09-06 11:12am
I think that bronchitis is a symptom of
r.S.V (correct me if i'm wrong), the fact
that he cries when he coughs leds me to
believe that he either has a sor throat or
he has bronchitis. A year or so ago I
had bronchitis and it is extremely
painful, I also cried out in pain
everytime I coughed, it feel like your
whole chest is raw and on fire, so I
cannot imagine how he is feeling.
You should really take him to the doctor
because even if it is not r.S.V...It is
definately not the common cough and cold
either.
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 12-09-06 12:23pm
Foxy, you're right. Bronchiolitis and/or
pneumonia are signs of .R.S.V. Or
actually can be caused by .R.S.V.
Fever is also associated with .R.S.V, so
if he's not running a fever, it more than
likely isn't .R.S.V.
Go to the .E.R....I wouldn't risk
anything.
Sarah
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Sammy001
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Posted: 12-09-06 12:42pm
I did end up going to the hospital
lastnight. And the doctor on really
knows his stuff, so I was happy with what
he told me, and didn't get the run
around.
Don't you hate when you go, and all they
say is.. Take him home and put him to
bed, he'll be fine in the morning.
He has a viral infection, and a slight
case of broncitis. They put him on a
aresol, and gave him steriods...We had a
hard night, but he doing better this
morning, and actually is having a good
sleep right now.
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Kia
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Posted: 12-09-06 12:49pm
He's been sick six times in a month and
you're here asking if you should go to the
er???
You should already be there
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 12-09-06 13:32pm
Oh man...I'm sorry yall are going through
this.
R.S.V is a *viral* infection...And they
prescribe steroids, albuterol, and
antibiotics.
I wouldn't doubt if that's what .Nathan
has. It's .Respitory .Cynctial
.Virus...You should read my info on my
other thread. I'm sure it could help.
Good .Luck and make sure .Nathan gets his
fluids and his rest!
Yall are in my prayers.
Sarah
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foxy
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Posted: 12-09-06 13:41pm
sammy001
wrote:
he has a viral infection, and a slight
case of broncitis. They put him on a
aresol, and gave him steriods...We had a
hard night, but he doing better this
morning, and actually is having a good
sleep right
now.
the bronchitis may hurt for a couple of
days though. Also even though he is
doing better this morning don't be
surprised if he has a relapse tonight.
