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Constipation from Antibiotics
My three year old has been on antibiotics for strep throat. He was on one round that didn't cure it so now he just began his second round of another kind. ...
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- Hi Leean, I am so sorry that your little one feels so terrible. I know its hard seeing your little one go through that. I have always tried apple juice with my son ...
- you can utilize massage to try and get things going but I would go and start him on yogurt with prunes (Activia is a great one). I would always suggest starting your ...
- My son is 2 and had not been constipated since he was a baby, until maybe a month ago. He did exactly the same thing your baby is doing. He said his stomach hurt and h...
Sick Kids
If it is not strep they won't put them on an antibiotic. Strep usually comes with a fever and it is a lot worse then a regular sore throat. ...
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- Most dr's know better than to prescribe antibiotics for anything but an infection. I would take them to their dr.
- Kristi, They should probably be swabbed for strep. If it's negative the dr. will NOT prescribe antibiotics and if he does, you need a new pediatrician! If it's not ...
- I was also going to tell you that the pediatrician usually swabs their throat. If it is not strep they won't put them on an antibiotic. Strep usually comes with a fe...
Strep & Hives
I would guess that is what your child is experiencing unless it is from the antibiotic he was given to treat the strep throat. Scarlet Fever can be present ...
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- Hives are generally not a symptom of strep, but a rash from Scarlet fever can follow strep. If they truly are hives, I'm thinking that the hives are an allergic reacti...
- My son experienced Scarlet Fever or Scarletina with every episode of strep throat he had. Which were many before he got his tonsils out! Scarlet fever is more of a fla...
- I myself actually break out in hives every time I get strep. It usually lasts about 24 hours (until the antibiotics kick in). I have no idea what the corrolation is,...
Sick AGAIN!!!
... am about 10 weeks pregnant and about 6 or 7 weeks ago I had strep throat it ... I am shocked that they are giving you antibiotics when you are so newly ...
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- I am shocked that they are giving you antibiotics when you are so newly pregnant. I got really bad sick (everything green) on Christmas day & because I was pregnant (1...
- Go back to the dr. tomorrow and tell her/him all of this, you need some relief!
- I hope you are keeping a journal. I love motherhood and its battle stories. Honestly, you sound fiber and vitamin B deficient. Morning sickness is an indicator of...
My Sons Positive Strep Throat Culture
He prob has had strep throat 8 times this year not to metion the 6 times both ... kids get strep alot nothing serious unless hes not on antibiotics. if hes ...
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- Yes, this is not as uncommon as you might think. We just had to have our sons tonsils and adnoids out, it wasn't the most pleasant experiences with a 4 year old, but i...
- Oh my, I feel for you hon. I grew up having strep throat at least once a month. It's not fun. My kids have had it a few times as well. Something that helped with m...
- My children used to get that atleast 8 times a year and we were constantly at the dr. office and on medications until I took them in one time to a different dr. in the...
Reoccuring Strep Throat and Having Tonsils Removed
She would not be antibiotic free for more than a few DAYS before the infection would come back. .... Continued Recurrence of Strep Throat in My 8 Year Old ...
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- My son was 6. He has strep for 6 weeks. Finally i asked what was the other alts. His dr said to remove tonsils and adenoids. Well we went to see the dr about it and he...
- Hi C., The only thing I can say about getting a person's tonsils removed is... My husband had his removed as a child. And it seems he gets sick more often because o...
- Removing the tonsils will not prevent strep.
Sore Throat
As a child, I constantly suffered from swollen glands and strep throat. ... My question is - is he on antibiotics for the pneumonia? ...
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- Michelle - in case you check back - people are rarely hospitalized for pneumonia anymore overall. C. - in case you are worried about that - it's better he be at home ...
- Even though it means swallowing, lots of liquids, if he likes them cold it might help.
- When my son had a throat infection where he could not swallow, the pediatrician suggested ice cream! Little spoonfuls will help numb the sensitive area and will give h...
Anyone Else Heard of an Abcessed Tonsil....
He got a steroid shot and antibiotics and was good again in a few days. He never had his tonsils out .... Reoccuring Strep Throat and Having Tonsils Removed ...
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- My son had this same exact thing. Not to scare you, but we took our son to the hospital. (Desert Banner, Childern') They stated he need surgery ASAP, because if the ab...
- I am a family physician. Peritonsillar abscesses are pretty miserable. Hopefully it will go down with the antibiotic injections. Occasionally the abscesses need to be ...
- My 4 year old had a similar problem. The rapid strep test was negative and they sent it off to the lab. Four days went by and he wasn't getting better so I took him ba...
Toddler Has a Sore Throat What to Do??
His is viral so no antibiotics, but I had to give him something for the pain ... Make sure her sore throat is not something more serious or strep related. ...
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- I have recently had a similar problem with my 2-1/2 year old son. He came down with a very high fever and ate nothing for over 24 hours. Not eating didn't worry me t...
- Did they swab her throat and check for Strep? Strep is going around, at least where I live. AND the Doctors routinely swab the throat and check for it. There are vari...
- Hi J.- Poor Destiny!! Her throat sounds so painful! What I gave my kid's was Otter Pops, smoothies, & soft boiled eggs. Hopefully you'll find something that wor...
Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever Info
With the use of the antibiotics.. I'm sure she'll be back to her - as you say ... Strep Throat, Fever and Continuing HEADACHES in My 4 Year Old -- ADVICE? ...
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- Hi A., Yes, my son (9) about 2 years ago or less went to school fine, the nurse called me by 10am with a high fever. I brought him home gave him tylenol he was f...
- My son just got diagnosed with strep too. He did not complain that his throat hurt, but I could hear it in his voice. Now he's complaining that his neck hurts, and he...
- My son is 5 1/2 he rarely has any sore throat or fever but presents with a runny or stuffy nose and a rash on his mouth. The first time he had this rash was with a co...
