mlktwins Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 DS has a really bad sore throat (and low grade fever). He never asks for meds and he is begging for his next dose of medicine because his throat hurts so bad (he is crying from the pain). The low grade fever started yesterday and the sore throat this morning. I started him with mortin, but he wanted more medicine before the 6 hours was up (about the 4 hour mark). I finally gave him Tylenol at 4:30 (his next dose of motrin was due at 6:30) and he was asking for more at 6:30. He doesn't want to eat or drink, although he has promised to eat and drink something after his next dose kicks in. I am calling the Dr. first thing tomorrow am. So, if I gave him Tylenol at 4:30, I should give him motrin at 8:30, and Tylenol again at 12:30? I hate giving him this much and he never asks for medicine for a fever. It is the sore throat pain that is doing it. Am I dosing him correctly this way? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry but I don't remember about the pain relievers but I wanted to say - can you get him to gargle with warm salt water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Tylenol and Motrin work differently so you can alternate them and follow their own schedules. So if you give Tylenol at 12, you can give it again at 4, even if you give Motrin at 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 In addition to the meds, how about some lemon and honey in warm water? Peppermint tea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 My children just had this. They said their throat hurt so bad. :( The sickness lasted about 5 days and the sore throat 2-3 days. They lost their voice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 My pediatrician told us we can alternate ibuprofen and Tylenol every three hours. Hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yes, give him the tylenol when he's due for the tylenol dose and motrin when he's due for the motrin. You will have over-lap, and that's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Tylenol and Motrin work differently so you can alternate them and follow their own schedules. So if you give Tylenol at 12, you can give it again at 4, even if you give Motrin at 2. This is what I do, if I must. But yeah, we had this last week. It was BAD. The sooner you get on antibiotics, the better it will be. I was able to get one dd started almost as soon as her symptoms appeared because we knew what was coming, and her throat never got as bad as mine and my other dd's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Have you taken him to the doctor to have him tested for strep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Do they still make sore throat sprays? The last time I had strep throat the pain was horrible. The spray would numb the pain for a little while. Maybe long enough to get him to drink something. I hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thank you all so much!!! We've been out of town and drove home today. I'm calling the Dr. as soon as they open tomorrow am to get him in. He has had strep one time and his throat hurts as bad now as it did then. We did get some liquids in him when he took his meds. He is sleeping like a log now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I hope he feels better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 My pediatrician told us we can alternate ibuprofen and Tylenol every three hours. Hope he feels better soon! This. Spread out the dosages three hours apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Our ped also says 3 hours--unless there's a high fever & the child MUST have the meds more often. Then we follow the direction for each one. I would do every 3 hours for pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Tylenol and Motrin work differently so you can alternate them and follow their own schedules. So if you give Tylenol at 12, you can give it again at 4, even if you give Motrin at 2. :iagree: Yep, this is what we do. Also, although many may disagree, I give benedryl too. Helps them rest and dries up stuffy sinuses that cause even MORE irritation to throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 My children just had this. They said their throat hurt so bad. :( The sickness lasted about 5 days and the sore throat 2-3 days. They lost their voice too. I'm so sorry :-( !! I hope everyone is feeling better by now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 This is what I do, if I must. But yeah, we had this last week. It was BAD. The sooner you get on antibiotics, the better it will be. I was able to get one dd started almost as soon as her symptoms appeared because we knew what was coming, and her throat never got as bad as mine and my other dd's. So sorry you all had to deal with this :-( !!! So far it is just DS 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks again everyone! Quick strep test was negative. Ped confirmed rotate Tylenol and Ibuprofen every 3 hours. He needs to drink enough to urinate every 8 hours. Dr. said this is a bad virus (his throat was so red) and will run its course in 3-5 days. Hoping that he means the count started on Sat when he got his first headache :-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smstjohn Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I don't know if he's old enough to do this effectively, but I've found gargling with warm salt water really helps my throat feel better when it's sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 I don't know if he's old enough to do this effectively, but I've found gargling with warm salt water really helps my throat feel better when it's sore. He is 9, but has never gargled anything. I'm going to have him practice with water when he is feeling better so we can do this next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Boy, whatever this is, it is really bad :-(. DS1 is finally coming out on the other side. He willingly drank this morning :-). He still won't eat anything, but hopefully later today he will. His brother started the fever sometime during the night. Fun times ahead :-( . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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