Recurring Fever

Hello N.,

are the fevers due to infections, like sinus or ear infections? if so, maybe she's allergic to something that when the mucus builds up ends up in an infection. check her diet. first I'd start w/ the milk. My son had similar issues (no seisures) and I kept telling the doctor that it was milk. I took him off milk for a few months and when I went back for his annual check up the doctor mentioned how lately he was not getting as sick... I told him that I had taken him off milk and switched to soy milk. THEN he agreed with me. Good luck and keep trying. just motrin and tylenol won't do. follow your gut! if you have to... change doctors. have her tested for allergies. ~C.~

I agree, take her to someone else for another opinion. You did not say how old your daughter is but the fact that she has seizures with fevers has me very concerned. Try going to Web MD or Google her symptoms. Go armed with information and questions so the physician or his/her staff will not just blow you off.

I think some doctors and such are lax these days because insurance does not pay them enough or won't cover the necessary tests but if you find the right physician, they will not care about money but actually you and your health.

J.

I would get a 2nd opinion from a different pediatrician. I have found some WAY TOO LAX pediatricians out here. You have to listen to your gut instict as a mom.... if you feel there's something wrong take her to as many doctors as necessary until you feel satisfied all is being done to care for your child.

Good Luck!!

So, I would say get a second opinion. But don't google stuff on the internet. There is alot of inaccurate info on the web and quite honestly health professionals dismiss it if you mention it to them. As for the febrile seizures, yes they are scary but your dd should outgrow them by age 6. Continue to treat the fevers with tylenol and motrin.

N.,

I had the same thing with my daughter until she turned two. My pediatrician also was not too concerned, and we were worried sick! For some reason my daughter would get a fever and it would get very high very fast,which would cause her to have febrile seizures. My best advice is to always keep a close eye and as soon as she feels warm, get out cold wet wash cloths, or even set in a cool bath for a bit so the fever will not get higher. Out of all the children's medicines, Children's Motrin worked the very best for reducing the fever with my daughter. Luckily your are at home and are able to be with her. The daycare was calling me about once a month and I would have to leave work. I know it is extremely scary and hopefully your daughter will grow out of it soon. This did not comfort me at the time but I was also told that the seziures are not dangerous. After I knew what to do, she didn't get another one. I have heard it is more likely to happen 0 to 1yr. Good luck and have a great day!

H. Gates

Depending on your Insurance you may need a referal, but you should be seeing a neurologist. Hope this helps.

I'm so sorry your doctor doesn't seem to be any help. When you take her to the doctor do they check for an ear infection? Maybe she has severe allergies and needs a dust free living environment. If your doctor doesn't wake up and see that you have concerns and that they are serious maybe you need to find another doctor.

Hi N.,

First, I would change doctors immediately! Next, the next time your daughter has a fever, take her to Cook Children's Hospital in FT. Worth! Also, you might want to look up the word fever at a medical website to get some ideas. Pray works wonders too!

God bless you and your family!
T.

"Fever also speeds up the bodies metabolic process (possibly including its resistance mechanism) and, in some instances, may help the body's defenses overcome an illness." 'Your Child: A medical Guide'

I can recommend one important thing: that if you feel something is wrong - you know your child better than anyone else - there is probably something wrong. Ask your physician to recommend someone else - a second opinion or a specialist. If they dismiss you - start seeing a new pediatrician. If it is something worse, than you need to get it checked right away - trust your gut! I say this strongly because I have a friend that found something irregular with their child and they found she was worse than anyone had ever imagined. Never hurts to get another opinion. :)

How old is she? Are you documenting every fever..ie how high how often and for how long? Maybe your pedi doesnt quite have all the info he needs to be concerned. If not then I would consider taking her to a specialist the best thing is to take her to your family doctor for a second opion then have him or her recomend someone.
I believe that sometime pedi see soo many children with the same symptoms day in and day out that they think it probably nothing just like everyone else. BUT I dont believe that get her look at and get the facts. Good luck!
M-