Was wondering if anyone has dealt with temperature issues. I have a 19 month old who runs a temp., at least once a month if not twice, that ranges anywhere from 100-105 and it lasts 4-5 days. During that time he is inactive, clingy and fussy. I also have to give him some form of fever reducer every 2-4 hours alternating between tylenol and motrin. The doctor did run some bloodwork a few months back but it showed nothing. I thought a temp meant there was an infection or something going on but have no answers. Would think possibly teeth however only once has a tooth come in when he has had a temp. He is going through another spell of it right now and have sleepless nights. When I call the doctor office the nurse says to monitor it for 24 hours and give lots of fluids. Well it does go down with medicine but comes back once that wears off. Any advice would be great. Did not have this issue with my other kids at all.
Thanks for the advice and tips. Have used most of them in the past and not much relief. Did take him to doctor and they are running some more bloodwork and might refer him to another doctor.
I would get some more blood work done a temp usually means there is an infection and I would want to know why it happens all the time?
Jade
J.
My daughter suffered from high fevers when she was 18 months old and she ended up having a fribrel seizure in the middle of the night. This is what you DONT want to happen.She wasnt sleeping well,tossing and turning and wouldnt eat and The temp was 105 and she had a double ear infection. It spiked quickly and I was doing everything I thought I was suppossed to motrin,tylenol,fluids.I wasnt aware of seizures and the dangers high fevers could bring. I also wasnt aware that you could alternate the medications and give every couple hours if needed. I was following the directions on the box. After calling 911 hysterical (wouldnt recommend...you have to be calmn) and going to the emergency room.
The nurse at the hospital told me that a fever is your friend, its the body's way of fighting off the infection. I WILL ALWAYS do everything to prevent that from EVER happening again ALWAYS.That was extremely scarey! Once the temp goes over 101 I am at the Doctors with her or calling.I would be presistent because you child could be at risk because of his age.
She hasnt had it happen again but I wanted you to be aware of the dangers.I wish someone would have warned me or atleast if I had information prior to that happening I might have handled it better!
Just be aware...........
no advise other than what you are already doing.
Hope you find some solutions and keep the fever down or away.
My oldest daughter spikes a high fever everytime she is sick. Her fever spikes to 104.5. She's had high fevers every since she was a baby. She actually used to get febrile seizures. The doctor told me that as soon as I can tell a fever is coming, put her in a cool bath, give her an ice pop and give her Tylenol and Motrin. Hope this helps.
J. - What type of bloodwork was done? We have family friends that have two children that always "run hot." They are now ages 6 and 3 and always have a temperature. They worked with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Dupont significantly when their daughter first started showing signs at about age 1. I think less time was spent researching the situation with their son since their daughter was otherwise health, happy and thriving. I am not sure a formal diagnosis was ever reached but based on their blood work, their spike in fevers has to do with them being "neutropenic." I am not familiar with their situation and I am not one to alarm people - I guess I would just suggest following up again with your pediatrician or perhaps getting a second opinion.
Hi J., I actually have been having the same situation with my three year old for the the past 6-8 months (since he was 2-1/2). I feel like I constantly have him at the doctor for them to tell me that it's another virus. His only symptom is the really high fever, which is what I attribute to the clingy and crabby behavior. I'd be crabby too if I had a fever of 105! Also, he is the only one in our family of 5 to ever gets these viruses. My doctor said that she finds it reassuring that the only symptom is a fever because that means the fever is working to fight whatever virus it is. And some kids just get really high fevers; where a virus will cause a 100 fever in most people, he may spike up to 103, it's an individual thing. The ped also said that it's great that the fevers completely go away in between episodes, he doesn't have any bruising or swollen glands that won't go down, and he continues to grow and gain weight.
I am a little more comfortable now, but my husband and I have still decided to go the chiropractic route with him to see if they can help at all. Our whole family used to see a chiropractor until I was pregnant with my 3 year old and we lost insurance coverage for it. My older two boys were adjusted from the time they were babies, and they never get sick (knock of wood!).
Good luck to you, I know how hard it is to wonder if there is really something else going on. Trust your gut. ~S.
Though the chances are slim look into PFAPA. My older son has this. He gets fevers about every 4-6 weeks ranging from 101-105.7 there are also other symptoms you can look for, do a web search for PFAPA and see what you find. My son has had this since he was about two and he is now six but they say they usually grow out of it by eight or so. It did takes years to diagnose him, we only figured it out once he was four.
I went threw it once. My one son hit a fever of 105.4 I took him to the hospital and they where able to get it down. The scary part is the chance on them going into a seziure. Not meant to scar you. But the things that doc don't tell you. I think that my son might have had one or two of them, but it was hard for me to tell since i was over tired and he was sleeping on me.
Yes fever are our friends (lol) But in the young age it is very on safe at the same time. Switch between medicines and cool drinks and if he will allow it, luke warm baths, a littl more on the cooler side. Help the body to bring the temp down.
Unfortunately there are so many things that could be causing a high fever. Start a list and check them off. This is what it was for us.
My daughter also went through a period of about 4 months of this when she was about your sons age. At least once a month she would run a high fever, not want to eat or drink, she would just lay around and want to watch tv. After talking to our doctor he concluded that she had rotavirus. We put her on a B-R-A-T diet, bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast. To keep her hydrated we tried many different things and ended up with Gatorade. In order to get rid of this virus I had to disinfect my home from top to bottom because the virus can live on surfaces for a very long time. I enlisted the help of my mom that way we could be very thorough and work from room to room.
Check out rotavirus.com is has a ton of info and is very helpful.
Hope this helps.
Katina
Hi J.!
It could be the Two-Year Molars. Unfortunately, they take a while to come in. My son stopped eating many of the foods he had been eating, (especially pasta) during and after his molars came in! Fevers aren't always a sign of infection. It's the bodies way of letting you know something foreign is involved, like a virus or TEETH!!(HA HA!) Good Luck!
Hi J.,
I know that fevers serve a purpose BUT I think you need to be careful with very young children. Personally, I wouldn't just go alternating meds so I can give more, more often--check with your pediatrician or the nurse first please!
Also, I have heard that "cool" baths often cause the fever to spike and they are to be avoided. I know that this is what our moms were told to do but, again, please check with your ped first. A cool washcloth on the forehead, LOTS of fluids, and rest.
Also, I always feel that moms know their kids and trust your gut instinct on this. I know that often times, I need to DEMAND an appointment, not be "counseled" (again) by the nurse. So speak up! If you feel your son needs to be seen at the office do what you need to do to get an appointment! I know this is scary. Good luck.
