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Charly
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Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
DD has a really bad double ear infection. I started giving her the amoxicilan on Monday. It's now Friday and she still seems uncomfortable. Covering both ears with her hands, tugging and just really cranky which is not typical for her. She whines and cries alot throughout the night and her naps are much shorter.
I called the ped yesterday and the nurse said just because she's on the antibiotic doesn't mean she doesn't have pain, to give her tylenol every 4 hours.
Honestly DD has had quite a few ear infections and always seems better after a couple of days. I feel like the antibiotic isn't working this time.
Should I call again? I just don't want her to be miserable until Monday.
Thanks
Message edited 10/5/2007 3:07:16 PM.
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nylisa
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Re: Question re: antibiotics
I would call again. DS has had 5 ear infections since he has been born and after a day or two he already starts to feel better.
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:00 AM |
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twobabies
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Re: Question re: antibiotics
call again!! my ds was famous for his ear infections. one time he had such a bad ear infection we had to go thru 4 different antibotics till we found one that cleared up his ears.
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| Posted 10/5/07 9:20 AM |
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Charly
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Re: Question re: antibiotics
Thanks. I called and got the same nurse. I pretty much told her, I want her to be seen since the weekend is coming up and she's not herself yet.
She responded - I see she has a history of ear problems. OK how about 12. She couldn't have looked at it yesterday
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| Posted 10/5/07 10:16 AM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: Question re: antibiotics
I was going to say to definately call again - Im glad they are going to see you - hope everything is ok!
Alyssa started amoxicillin for a double ear infection (her first one :()also on Monday and she seems much better today. maybe they need to switch meds for her?
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| Posted 10/5/07 12:05 PM |
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Charly
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Re: Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
just got back. There has been no improvement in either ear See mommy always knows best!!! Stupid nurse
She's going on augmentin It gives her the most awful diaper rash. It's so sad. But she will get better
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| Posted 10/5/07 3:06 PM |
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GenLCSW
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Re: Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
 I hope that she feels better
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| Posted 10/5/07 4:10 PM |
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apb17
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Re: Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
Matty finished up amoxocillan last Tuesday due to an ear infection. Later that day, he spiked a 103 fever to find out after 72 hours of fevers that the other ear is now infected. The Dr. prescribed another type of medicine.
I'd call again.
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| Posted 10/5/07 4:16 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
Just an FYI: there are strains of bacteria that are resistant to regular amoxicillin. If your child isn't feeling better within 3 full days or so of amoxicillin, I would say you may have a resistant strain and should go back to the ped. Augmentin usually does the trick. The extra ingredient in Augmentin helps to fight the resistant bacteria. If your child has a history of recurrent ear infections, the doc may just go to the Augmentin first, but usually it is best to try plain amoxicillin first.
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| Posted 10/5/07 6:07 PM |
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Re: Question re: antibiotics UPDATE
Poor baby!!!! I hope she feels better soon!
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| Posted 10/5/07 6:48 PM |
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