Daughter is sick..

Subject: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:48 pm

How high of a temp is too high? My 16yr old daughter has been running a temp since yesterday and I have been giving her Motrin to bring the fever down. I called the ER nurse last night and told her what her temp had been running (the highest it got was 103.9) the nurse didn't seem the least bit concerned. She said that if she were me, that she would stick it out for a couple more hours to see if her temp went down. Well it did, this morning it was normal, but tonight I just took it about 40 min ago and it was at 103.3 so I have her some Motrin, made her take a tepid bath and I have to check it again in a few minutes. I was concerned last night but the nurse made it sound like I was worried over nothing. Does anyone know at what temp it is dangerous? My kids have had fevers off and on but never as high as this so I don't quite know.
_________________
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.' ~Charles Schulz~

Active Campaigns- Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber, Max Factor
Been Bzzing since Tue, Aug 15, 2006

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:50 pm

Anything over 104.0, is too high, you can alternate tylenol and motrin for high fevers, and cold liquids help too.
_________________
Erin

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway[b]

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:01 pm

(if you have a weak stomach do not read) I just went to check it and it's down some, it went to 102.4. I just worry because I think she caught a really bad case of the flu. She just got over months of being extremely sick. We found out she had c difficile which after a couple months went away with meds, but found out that she had ulcerative colitis as well. She was admitted to the hospital because she was so severely dehydrated even though she was drinking plenty of fluids the excessive bloody diarrhea caused her to become dehydrated and anemic. She's just started to recover from that flare up and now this. Her immune system has always been weak but because of the last few months has gotten worse. So I worry a lot.
_________________
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.' ~Charles Schulz~

Active Campaigns- Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber, Max Factor
Been Bzzing since Tue, Aug 15, 2006

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:09 pm

Oh no kelly, so sorry.

Like Erin said, alternate tylonal and motrin every 4 hours.
a cool bath, wipe down with alcholol (rubbin, not drinkin, save that for you)
put a thin nighty on her, or shorts and a t shirt, no covers. a cool cloth on her forhead.
and like erin said 104. thats my breaking point. and it has to stay there for a little while to do damage.

BUT if she has a history of dehydration, you need to keep an eye on that. The water will help. she needs to get as many fluids as possible down. and chicken soup. it really does have healing properties. jello, thats a great one.
_________________
Busy handing Rebecca Torches and Pitchforks.
http://aretheyalseepyet.blogspot.com/
www.chellesguidetofreesurveys.com

Member of Group A
and
Coordinator for all groups

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:27 pm

Jello, gatorade, water, popsicles, whatever liquid you can get into her is good, even sprite or ginger ale, which has stomach settling properties too.
_________________
Erin

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway[b]

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:30 pm

I agree with everyone else. Hope she's feeling better soon!
_________________
Don't mind me, I'm just sharpening my pitchfork and lighting my torch

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:40 pm

She's been munching on ice, drinking plenty of water (and strangely enough, milk) some people say not to give them milk, that it will curdle in their stomachs. This has never been the case with my kids or I, when our stomachs are upset milk helps settle them. She ate maybe half a cup of white rice earlier and had some scrambled eggs yesterday, but other than that a lot of water and about 3/4 gallon of milk since yesterday morning.
_________________
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.' ~Charles Schulz~

Active Campaigns- Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber, Max Factor
Been Bzzing since Tue, Aug 15, 2006

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:53 pm

I dont think it will curdle. I think thats just what momma's tell kids when they want milk and have a fever or ar epukin. cause NOONE wants to clean up milk.. LOL

if she will eat broth or chicken soup it would be the bestest. But I am glad she is staying hydrated.
_________________
Busy handing Rebecca Torches and Pitchforks.
http://aretheyalseepyet.blogspot.com/
www.chellesguidetofreesurveys.com

Member of Group A
and
Coordinator for all groups

Queen Bee Age : 33 Joined : 12 Apr 2008 Posts : 187

I think if it's been that high for more than a day, it's time for the doctor.

I hope she gets to feeling better. Keep an eye on her, and watch so that she doesn't go into a seizure. Some kids (knowing yours is a teen) have a tendancy to have a seizure if they have a high fever for a long time.
_________________
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:17 am

I hope she feels better soon! Fevers are good, means your body is doing what it's suppose to. Personally I would give it another day and then call the doc if it's still high tomorrow. That's just me though, I don't let them get too high (my kids are still very young)but I try to let nature take it's course up to a point. It depends on how she feels, at 16 she should be able to tell you if she feels badly enough to need medical help. I swear by gatorade or powerade both will help ward off dehydration.
_________________
Tara
www.taralskinner.blogspot.com

In Need of a Life Joined : 03 Apr 2008 Posts : 461

How is she feeling today? High fevers aren't as much of a concern with teens and adults as they are with babies as long as they are staying hydrated and the fever comes down with treatment.

I hope she is doing better now! It's always scary when it's your baby no matter how old they are.
_________________
Learn how to work at home for free!
It's Free! Mystery shop, paid surveys, REAL free samples!

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:28 am

Just checked it again it was 101.8, the Motrin is working now. The Motrin seems to help bring it down but I think if she still has an ongoing fever tomorrow I will see if the DR can fit her in because tomorrow will be Day number 3 of the fever.
_________________
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.' ~Charles Schulz~

Active Campaigns- Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber, Max Factor
Been Bzzing since Tue, Aug 15, 2006

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:42 am

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:34 am

Like edson said try to get her to drink Gatorade, fevers cause dehydration.
C dif (like MRSA) can be another nosicomail infection and is highly contagious...make sure you wash your hands and everything your daughter comes in contact with.
Poor little thing I hope she feels better.

BeachyBum is a nurse she pobably has more good info for you.
_________________
Scarlett B.
http://scarlettburgess.blogspot.com/

People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think.
George Carlin

Subject: Re: Daughter is sick.. Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:09 am

How is she this morning? I hope she is doing better. If not, today would be the day to call her doctor. At least he/she can look her over and maybe prescribe something. I will keep her in my thoughts!
_________________
Current Campaign(s):Teddy Grahams Trail Mix & Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber & Max Factor & Pledge Multi Surface & Pedia-Lax

Past Campaigns:Word of Mouth Manual II & Glade Flameless Candle, Oust(R) Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer, Kmart, Grey Poupon(R), Kmart, LISTERINE WHITENING (R) Quick Dissolving Strips, Ziploc(R) Zip 'n Steam(TM), TV Guide, Coppertone, 80108

Coupon Group "C"