What is going on?

jholz0603

Here's a little of the back story.  Over this past week and weekend DD had a fever and was super fussy, wouldn't eat more than a bite or two (same with bottle except for middle of the night feeding which she was too hungry to refuse), couldn't sleep, always wanted to be held, etc.  We thought cold or teething or infection.  Fever disappeared Monday morning.  The fussiness, refusal to eat, wanting to be held, etc all remained.  No tooth appeared and it doesn't seem like there is one on the way.  DD is hysterical at times and nothing but holding her will calm her (sometimes, especially in the middle of the night, that doesn't work either).  The last few nights just to get some sleep I'd lay down with her in my bed.  That lasted about an hour.  I'm at my wit's end.  Any suggestions or similar stories welcome.  TIA!!

minervacullen

Have you called the pedi? I would go in just to check for an infection, even if the fever is gone. It could very well be an ear infection, UTI, something along those lines. I hope she feels better soon.

cynthiajostrunk

My LO was like this and she had an ear infection.

spinsoffresonance

If she's not being herself I would take her to the pedi even if the fever is gone. A fever with no other symptoms is often a sign of infection such as UTI or ear infection. DD had a fever recently and when we called the pedi he said if no other symptoms show up within 24hours of the start of the fever to get an appointment with 24hours.

beccalee721

Definitely should call the pedi. Even if there was no fever in the first place if your LO isn't eating that's enough of a sign right there that there's something that needs to be checked out. GL!

EPQueen

Call the pedi. My DS has had tons of ear infections and that is how he presented each and every time.