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LO might have pneumonia
maven212
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Anyone else out there with an LO that has had pneumonia.
Basically, she has had a fever of 102 or higher for over 8 days. A few days ago a UTI was ruled out. No matter how hard I pressed I couldn't get her pedi or the ER doctor to take a blood sample. When we hit day 8, I brought her to her pedi and pushed and pushed until I got a blood test. He was very condescending and told me it was a very cruel thing to do.
Well, today we get the call - white blood cells are very high. Bring her in for an x-ray. She has no other symptoms, except insane crying at night and a refusal to eat. Occasional faster breathing, but nothing serious. She rips at her throat a lot. Ear and throat infections have been ruled out.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I'm really at a loss. This is also happening at a very bad time for us generally. I was mistaxed all year and we have a huge tax bill. Our savings are getting depleted because I now have to carry my own insurance and DH is struggling to find a job. There is a lot of paperwork in the works and I'm negotiation job positions. It is not an easy time. Yesterday, during one of LO's 3+ hours of screaming I had a massive breakdown. It's just a lot to take all at once.
Anyway - this wasn't meant to be a complaint. I'm really looking for insight. Do these symptoms sound familiar?
Basically, she has had a fever of 102 or higher for over 8 days. A few days ago a UTI was ruled out. No matter how hard I pressed I couldn't get her pedi or the ER doctor to take a blood sample. When we hit day 8, I brought her to her pedi and pushed and pushed until I got a blood test. He was very condescending and told me it was a very cruel thing to do.
Well, today we get the call - white blood cells are very high. Bring her in for an x-ray. She has no other symptoms, except insane crying at night and a refusal to eat. Occasional faster breathing, but nothing serious. She rips at her throat a lot. Ear and throat infections have been ruled out.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I'm really at a loss. This is also happening at a very bad time for us generally. I was mistaxed all year and we have a huge tax bill. Our savings are getting depleted because I now have to carry my own insurance and DH is struggling to find a job. There is a lot of paperwork in the works and I'm negotiation job positions. It is not an easy time. Yesterday, during one of LO's 3+ hours of screaming I had a massive breakdown. It's just a lot to take all at once.
Anyway - this wasn't meant to be a complaint. I'm really looking for insight. Do these symptoms sound familiar?
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Re: LO might have pneumonia
I'm so sorry you are going through this. First thing first... I would find a new pedi. I took DD in with a high fever Monday and once he ruled out ears, nose, and throat, he tested her blood. When that was clear, he tested her urine. When that was clear... well.... we've been monitoring her at home and it seems viral and will pass. But trust your gut, mother's intution is a thing!
I don't know what to tell you about your symptoms. Its so hard that they can't tell you what's hurting them. Just keep an eye on her and if things change, call and demand to be seen.
Hugs!
Wickedly nice Step Mom to JJ since 5/2/09
Born 7/26/01-- Adopted 3/6/02
Two and a Half Years, Too Many Treatments, One Precious Miracle
Abby born 11/5/12
@ssmb_clarinet - my wording is messy. When I wrote the note we had just been asked to bring her in for an x-ray. The x-ray hadn't been taken yet. We had to confirm the appointment at the diagnostic center (the pediatrician asked for us to be seen immediately, but we had to wait to be told when to show up). While we were on hold, I typed the note.
The x-ray was taken and she does, in fact, have pneumonia. White blood cell differential count confirms it is bacterial, so now she is on insane antibiotics. She looks so sick, poor girl. She's lost weight, and she is very pale.
So now DH is at work and I'm watching over LO while she sleeps. She is now wheezing occasionally, and she breathes a bit faster than usual. I'm rifling through various webmd-like sites to see what constitutes an emergency respiratory situation in a kid/how do I know when she is needs help really quickly.
Re: all the other stuff - sorry to dump all of that here. I was thinking about how my notes here have taken a sort of down tone in recent weeks, and I think all of these factors have played into that. Thing is my concerns really are about LO, and I feel bad for crossing the streams of stuff that is just bothering me in general and things that are big problems for her.