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06.07.08, 15:59 PM General Topics
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my ds 12 m/o has a fever of 103.8 so i called the doctor. she said not to worry; it's normal for young kids to have high fevers; his fever isn't really that high anyway; and if he still has it on monday then we should come into the office. she also said to give him motrin (which i've been doing all day). STILL, i feel like a fever of 103.8 merits a little more concern that what she gave or am i being hysterical???? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.07.08, 03:59 PM Flag
 

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A fever by itself is no cause for concern in a one-year-old. The issue is whether he is lethargic or seems very "sick" even after Motrin. Sorry, but the fever is no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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OP: that's what i wanted to hear. thank you. it's just that he's coming off a round of antibiotics for an ear infection and when we went to the md on wednesday for a well-visit the doc said she still saw a lot of fluid in his ears. i have to assume the two are related. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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some kids just run high fevers. An hour after the motrin, what is his fever? Does the motrin have an impact? Also, have you tried a luke warm bath? I find that actually works better than anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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Baseline fever is 100.2 for kids, so 103.8 is technically not that high (although it is generally high enough for me to freak out and call my ped). We would alternate motrin and tylenol every 3 hours until the fever came down (per ped instruction). My ds is still pretty happy go lucky when he has a fever that high (just won't eat anything and naps for a really long time). The other poster is right-it is more about how they are acting than how high the fever is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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Just remember this, a fever is the body's way of fighting off disease. Your DB has a fever for a reason. It is his body working to fight off what ever is trying to get in. The body heats up for a reason. to kill bacteria. No wonder your ped did not respond. They get calls like this all the time. I know it is scary but deal with it. Fevers happen for a reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.07.08, 10:26 PM Flag
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