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Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

kptoys Posted: Jun 06, 2003 05:56 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 05:56 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

well Emma and I just got back from the Dr. He found nothing wrong with her other than the fever. He said it is pretty common to have a child with a fever and nothing else wrong. The fever should last 48-72 hours then either end with cold symptoms or a slight rash on her torso. Other than that she should be fine. ALSO he told me not to give her Tylenol unless her fever gets over 103. or she is visibly uncomfortable...

My poor little baby.

JustJodi Posted: Jun 06, 2003 06:30 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 06:30 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

Thats good news.. I'm happy you brought her in for that peace of mind.
I hope she feels better tomorrow..
What are you sopposed to give her for the fever?
Why not baby tylenol?

kptoys Posted: Jun 06, 2003 07:33 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 07:33 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

Oh sorry maybe I should have elaborated... He said a fever is a bodies immune reaction to something invading the body and if you give Tylenol to reduce the fever you are working against the immune system. Makes sense right?

Kathi Posted: Jun 06, 2003 08:44 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 08:44 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

for Emma... and mommy!!!

Claud2001 Posted: Jun 06, 2003 09:36 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 09:36 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

Karen, I am so glad you took her in! I NEVER, NEVER give Paul ANY medicine without consulting the doctor first, or bringing him in to be evaluated. I am not about to self-diagnose my child.

And, I'm glad to hear that Emma' pediatrician does not believe in over-medicating a child, either. That's great! Hope she's feeling better, soon!

kptoys Posted: Jun 06, 2003 09:43 PM+

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Posted: Jun 06, 2003 09:43 PM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

Thanks guys. I think her being sick is more stressful on me than it is on her

Claud - Emmas ped. is my old ped. he is a great guy and hes been doing this for over 25 years so he must know a thing or two.

HeatherandNick Posted: Jun 09, 2003 09:16 AM+

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Posted: Jun 09, 2003 09:16 AM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

is Emma feeling better?

kptoys Posted: Jun 09, 2003 10:59 AM+

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Posted: Jun 09, 2003 10:59 AM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

Dr was right. By yesterday afternoon her temp was back to normal. No explaining it. She is her perfect happy self.

michele31 Posted: Jun 09, 2003 11:05 AM+

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Posted: Jun 09, 2003 11:05 AM

Re: Emma has a fever and no other symptoms

I am glad that Emma is feeling better

I agree that over-medicating is not a good thing since when you need meds to work they sometimes don't if a child or adult has been given too much of them.

Misha Posted: Jun 09, 2003 11:14 AM+

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Posted: Jun 09, 2003 11:14 AM