Stayseeliz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Okay I'm going nuts here. My kids have strep and they are fighting fevers. 11yo DS 96 lbs 5:30-3 tabs junior strength tylenol 101.5 fever 9:30-Motrin junior tabs 102.8 fever It's still up to 102.8 right now at almost 11. Can I go ahead and give him another dose? He's miserable. 8yo DD 87 lbs 5:30pm 101.7 fever 3 junior strength tylenol 9:30 101.7 fever 3 junior strength motrin 102.1 fever now at almost 11. The paper I got from the ER said I could give the tylenol and motrin at the same time but to space it every 4 hours for tylenol and 6 for motrin. Or should I do a dose of each every 3 hours? They are trying to sleep and miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAIMOM Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I overlap tylenol and motrin when they are really sick. It has been over 5 hours since the tylenol dose...you could give them more of that but wait on more motrin. Edit : just my humble opinion. I am not in the medical profession at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Normally fevers don't bother me but when it gets closer to the 104 mark like it's been doing we aren't messing with that. My 5yo had a 104.4 fever after meds today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Normally fevers don't bother me but when it gets closer to the 104 mark like it's been doing we aren't messing with that. My 5yo had a 104.4 fever after meds today. Do you mind if I ask why? (No snark intended. I'm just curious about what makes that number significant for you.) Are you worried it will go too high? Most fevers won't go over 105 unless there is neurological involvement causing the temp. Are you worried about convulsions? That is generally caused by a rapid rise in temp rather than just a high temp. I'm another one who generally believes fever is a good thing and several of my kids where quite pyrotechnic. My youngest used to sport fevers of 104.5 every time he got the least bit ill. On the other hand, there were times when the kids just felt flat out miserable from being hot and achy. In those cases, I would give something to make them fell better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixjen Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Our kid's urgent treatment center sent DS home with a 103.5 degree fever. Granted, they did give him some medicine and checked him out, but generally they don't do much for it because it's not considered that high. (It worries me though.) Keep them in loose clothing, but not too cold. If the body feels drafty or cold it will make the muscles shiver, driving up the fever even more. (Found that out the hard way.) Light clothing and a sheet would be good. Also, a damp wash rag on the forehead helps feel more comfortable. Do not give *cold* baths as it can shock the body or drive the fever higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 The high fevers concern me because of the neurological issues that come with it. My kids don't do well with high fevers too. My 8yo was almost delusional last night when she had a 103 fever and they are all miserable. I don't give medicine often or lightly but this sickness is nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My ped told me I could alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 3 hours if a fever got really high. This worked well when dd would get ear infections and her temp was around 104. :grouphug: I hope your little ones get better soon. Fevers that high are miserable for all involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Keep them in loose clothing, but not too cold. If the body feels drafty or cold it will make the muscles shiver, driving up the fever even more. (Found that out the hard way.) Light clothing and a sheet would be good. Also, a damp wash rag on the forehead helps feel more comfortable. Do not give *cold* baths as it can shock the body or drive the fever higher. __________________ :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I follow the instructions for each medicine. Write down the times and the med so you don't get mixed up during the night. If the time has lapsed for the tylenol then give it and I would give the next dose of ibu when it's due. I wouldn't wait to see how high the fever will go tonight. :grouphug: Hopefully they'll feel a little better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'd give meds every 3 hours like I posted in the other thread. Each med will be every 6 hours, but alternating every 3 hours one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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