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Zithromax (Antibiotic) Experience- Lethargy
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on November 28, 2012
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HI moms.
My son has been on Zithromax for the past 3 days due to pneumonia. Before he got on the antibiotics, he was coughing, lethargic, feverish at night, and eve...
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- ETA: TALK TO YOUR PHARMACIST BEFORE GIVING DAIRY (or other foods rich in calcium) . Many antibiotics bond to calcium (rendering them inert), which makes the antibi...
- Pneumonia comes in different types and it can be very serious. I had it a few years ago and was out of work and basically on bed rest for 6 weeks. Of course, your so...
- Give him yogurt as often as he will eat it, and bananas, and lots of gatorade or pedialyte to drink. My son gets Zithromax when he gets the baddies(he gets bronchitis...
6 Year Old with Sinisutis and Body Aches
Asked by G.D. from Houston
on April 27, 2012
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My son just turned 6 and since 4 he has had repeated respiratory infections, persistent wet cough and nasal congestion. Last February he had 11 days of fever, awful c...
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- Sounds like he has allergy induced asthma. I know my allergys and asthma are acting up here latly. I would continue the breathing treatments. And you might check an...
- Pain in arms and legs is most likely due to growing pains, or just feeling achy from being sick. Sounds like he has been put through the ringer, so it isn't surprising...
- I got Pneumonia once, and it happened because I had a head cold. As the sinus mucus drips down the throat (post-nasal drip), it can also infect the lungs. Know that...
Possible Antibiotic Rash in 14 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on September 25, 2009
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My 14 month old was given amoxicilin for early stages of Pneumonia. He was prescribed it two days ago and has taken it two whole days. I noticed tonight that he has ...
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- My son had a reaction to amoxicillin that he was given for earaches. Amoxicillin can cause a non-allergic, non-threatening reaction about a week after the treatment s...
- My first advice: call your doctor and don't give any more doses of amoxicillin before speaking with them. Now, for my personal experience, since I am going through ...
- STOP THE MEDICINE IMMMEDIATELY. NOW. BABY'S HAVING A REACTION AND IT'S VERY DANGEROUS WITH ANTIBIOTICS. ALLERGY. My dad's a doctor. Wendy
To Sleep or Not to Sleep?!
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on January 28, 2013
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So, DS (31 mo) has been sick all weekend - all month practically! He just can't catch a break. This last stretch - we went to the dr today and he has a bilateral ear i...
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- LET him sleep. Do not wake him. My son, has been known to sleep for 14 hours straight. When he was sick or going through a growth spurt. This is when he was younge...
- The million dollar question! I have always found that mine, when that ill, still go to bed at regular times. Even when they have slept the whole day. Think about wh...
- If you are ok with being up all night, let him sleep. ; ) really, I have done both ways but anything over 5pm and he will be awake. Poor thing needs sleep!
Vicodin for COUGH??
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 4, 2011
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So I went to the doctor yesterday, I'm so awesome, I have bronchitis AND pneumonia. Only me ;)
ANYWAY, the doctor loaded me up with RXs for an antibiotic (yay! I've...
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- You did say your chest was hurting, maybe that's why the vicodin? I've never had a doc prescribe it to me before for anything cept for when I had my wisdom teeth remo...
- Vicodin is for pain, but it is a muscle relaxer hehe So it will stop your chest from hurting and also help those muscle chill :) Sad for me..I am allergic to Vic...
- If you don't want it, I'll take it, tehehe. Feel better soon, sista! :)
Respiratory Problems~
Asked by M.K. from Indianapolis
on October 30, 2006
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Hello~ My 10 month old son has had numerous resp. issues. He has had Pneumonia, Broniolitis, on resp treatments and upper resp infection x 4 with ear infections x3 o...
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- Did you breastfeed? That's the best way to boost your child's immune system from the beginning. Keep him away from secondhand smoke... Even the lingering smell from so...
- Hi M., I just wanted to respond to your question. I feel like you just need to give him lots of hugs and kisses. Oh and he needs to see his aunt more often!!! I am...
- HAS YOUR SON BEEN TESTED FOR LUNG DISORDERS? SUCH AS ASTHMA. HE WAS BORN 5 WEEKS EARLY, BUT I AM SURE HIS LUNGS WERE CLOSE TO MATURE IF NOT MATURED. ALSO YOU MAY WANT ...
Medication Question
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on August 23, 2012
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This is the third week of my illness and I don't really feel better. At first it was dry cough, and now it's a loud, productive cough that produces mucus. I also have ...
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- Go to the doctor and let him figure it out? You could use a vaporizer for the congestion. Add some eucalyptus drops and that should help. Instead of cough syrup f...
- Blood tests can tell sooner, can't they? Meanwhile, drink A LOT, and put Vicks VapoRub on your chest and neck/throat and back. It sounds like a sinus infection that'...
- Put honey in hot tea, and if you can get local honey then that's even better. Use green tea or chai tea. Chai tea has green tea and a blend of other teas plus some a...
Advice on Allergies and Asthma in 4 Year Old
Asked by D.G. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 in July and we have had two trips to the ER since January due to coughing fits and once by ambulance because she stopped breathing (found out she...
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- Well I can help you. I have 4 kids and 3 have asthma and allergies. First who is your doctor? I know of a few good ones. My youngest son who is 6 was just at the docto...
- I had the same experience with my now two year old son. He was in the ER for croup, breathing problems, etc. 3 times in six weeks! I was being told every time I talk...
- Until you get all the second opinions you need, you need to give your girl something. Asthma...can kill people. I know, I have asthma. Be very aware of this. It ca...
Another Swine Flu Question
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on October 25, 2009
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My daughter is 2 1/2 and sometimes gets asthma when she gets sick. In April she even got pneumonia. She attends preschool 2 days a week and goes to My Gym on Fridays...
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- I think this is a question you should ask your pediatrician. My son has asthma and when he was a toddler, my dr. told us to keep him out of preschool until he was 4, s...
- Please watch this. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/21/Special-Swine-Flu-Update.aspx# B. Family Wellness Coach
- I think that with her Asthma you definately want to ask her doctor about getting the swine vaccine shot (not the mist - she can not have the mist). Now swine flu is j...
Fever Seizure with No Infection...
Asked by R.L. from San Diego
on May 7, 2008
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Hi everyone. On Friday my little guy had his first ever fever seizure. Scariest thing! He's 19 months and a joy. He had no symptoms on Friday. Nothing was wrong. Fri...
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- Hi R., Try "labtestsonline.org" or "wikipedia.org" Those should be a help. Other than that, take your baby to another Physician. And another--if necessary. Good L...
- A siezure from a fever has more to do with the temp than an infection. Maybe he is getting a tooth. The spike is the cause of the sieze. Maybe you mom in law knows ...
- My best friend's son has had a sudden fever for a few days, then developed oral herpes. Carefully check the inside of the mouth for sores? (This has finally convinced ...
