At what point do we see a doctor? fever
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Topic: At what point do we see a doctor? fever
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Subject: At what point do we see a doctor? fever
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:24am
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Neosha was up most of the night crying quite badly I assumed it was teething because she felt really hot but today she is still crying and lathargic and feels really hot. I took her temp it was 38.6! I took mine and it was 36.3.
Should I make the appointment or will I get told "it's just a virus" im a little new at this but the temp seems really high? Help?  ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:28am
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I gave her pamol about 40mins ago after the temp reading and just took it again and it's still 38.6 as for spots or rashes the only thing I can find is two little dots on her legs.. just look like bites or something so nothing out of the ordinary there. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:30am
| Just leave her at home and see how she goes. We only take Daniel after we have given pamol and if that doesn't work a couple of hours later giving fenpaed because that's all they do in hospital. If that works then he stays home. He's had a temp at 40.1 before. |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:33am
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Yeah I am just stressing because I had alot of kidney problems as a kid and my temps went right up to 41, im sure she is fine and im stressing for no reason.
She drank all her milk so that's a good sign. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:36am
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We generally find its the combo of pamol and fenpaed (baby nurofen) that gets rid of fevers.
Yeah if shes drinking thats really good 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:39am
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Awesome thanks! Im not panicing now ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 10:10am
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If she's waking for feeds and still getting wet and dirty nappies, the fever doesn't last for more than 3 days and the symptoms don't get worse, I'd just keep an eye on her at home.
Of course, if you're feeling worried or feel that she's not right, definitely go and see your Dr. Our rule of thumb with fevers is 39 + is straight to the Dr or 38 + with other worrying symptoms, off to the GP. Hope she's all better soon! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: McPloppy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 11:20am
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We were told to give pamole every 6hrs and fenped every 8 hrs...using them together always helped keep it under control...thats what my ds gets...fevers. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 12:02pm
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Kool thank you! ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 3:49pm
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Iburopfen is also good for fever |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 4:12pm
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I took her to the doctor she started refusing fluids and hasn't had any for the past 3 hours.
They think she has a gastro bug  ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: McPloppy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 4:45pm
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Oh the poor wee chicken...my wee man was hospitalized the first time he had a gastro bug...when he was about two.
Good luck and I hope things get better soon  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 6:16pm
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Oh no I hope it doesn't get that bad.
Thanks for all the help ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:04pm
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Sometimes when pamol doesnt' appear to be working, phoning up the dr & asking what the dosage is for their current weight can help. You might not be giving enough to be affective. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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