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October 2011 Moms
I am worried something is wrong with my baby but no one will listen.
Hey ladies, my 15 month old has been sick for going on a month now. It started with a cold and she seemed to recover, then suddenly she stoped sleeping, eating, drinking and was just fussy. She ended up having a double ear infection and was given amoxicillin. Exactally a week after that she spiked a high temp, was puking and just lifeless. Took her to the er and she tested postive for strep and ears were infected.(while on amoxicillin) She was put on omnicef, the next day she was a little better but then the next day she spiked a fever again (104) was puking and just layed on me crying. So back to the doctor and she was given 2 shots of rocephin. She quickly improved and the next day doctor said her throat and ears were clear! She had one more good day and then out of no where she began screaming in pain. She would not let us comfort her and she would roll all over the floor screaming and clawing at the carpet. She would reach for us and then arch backwards when we pick her up. This went on for over a hour and she just stoped. She slept for a few hours that night and then scraemed off and on the rest of the night. I have had her back to the er or doctor for 4 days now, and they look at me like I am nuts. Sshe checks out fine and even has moments where she plays and acts normal. Nights are the worst, she sleeps from 8 -12 and then wakes and screams non stop. She will be alright for a while after givng motrin but is back to screaming when It wears off.
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Re: I am worried something is wrong with my baby but no one will listen.
Do you see a regular pediatrician. I'm sure it is hard for an ER Dr to piece all of this together. If nobody is listening find a different Dr!
Also has she been teething. Those molars can really do a number. She could be teething and be struck down with sickness. Poor little girl!
The only thing you can do is be her advocate. Keep going to different doctors until one of them listens to you.
I'm sorry your LO is going through this, and you too. I hope you get answers soon.
If you think it is more than teething + sickness, then try a different doctor. I would highly recommend looking into the doctors at your local children's hospital. It might be a drive for you, but if you get a specialist who is the top in their field they may give you some answers. I know that my mom had to do that with my younger brother. He was born with asthma and she didn't get results that helped him until she took him to The Children's hosptial in philly. ( we live outside of philly.)
Best of luck to you.
7lbs 13oz 20 inches long
I know it sucks. DS has had a constant cough for 14 months. We've been to several specialists and nothin seems to be helping. I just keep taking him and keep a notebook of meds/reactions and when the coughing is really bad.
The only thing that really consoled DS he also had chronic double ear infections, tubes in November was a shower. The water on his back soothed him. Then we would do jammies and I'd hold him and he would be so pathetic and lethargic. It's heartbreaking.
If she has loose bowel movements and is vomiting, lay off the dairy and go back to basics. BRAT diet is what you should be feeding. (Bananas, rice, applesauce (no sugar), toast)
That being said, with all of those compounded symptoms, I'd take her to a children's hospital ASAP and insist someone listen. Yes, children's hospitals have ERs. They are full service hospitals but only for children and usually, only the best-of-the-best doctors work them.
4 hour naps are long and, if regular, could be another clue to something. I'd be concerned if DD slept for that long for a nap. Then again, your LO likely isn't getting quality sleep with all of these issues going on.
Motrin won't help a tummy ache. BRAT diet may
Is it possible that she could have food allergies. Try simple, bland basic foods and get her into a doctor.
Motrin is a general pain reliever -- I don't see why it wouldn't help with stomach cramps (not nausea, but cramps from intestinal spasms).
The Motrin might actually be causing stomach discomfort. It is often suggested that it is taken with food to alleviate stomach issues. Motrin is also notorious for causing ulcers so I would be careful with using that especially if you think it could be GI related. Maybe switch to Tylenol for awhile and see if that helps.
You know your daughter better than anyone else. Don't let anyone feel like you are crazy. I know my mom had a doctor tell her that my brother was spoiled. No, all the medications that he was on for his asthma made him feel like poo and he couldn't sleep! It took going to the Children's hospital to finally get him on meds that worked for him but also didn't have all these terrible side effects!
Hang in there!
7lbs 13oz 20 inches long