maddykate Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 My dd11 woke up yesterday with a headache and a fever of 101.6. She doesn't have any other symptoms except for a slight, occasional cough. She did say that the back of her neck hurts a little, but not bad. Through the night, her fever got up to 102.6. I have given her lots of vitamins and raw garlic, but I have not given her Tylenol or other meds, in the hope that the fever and vitamin boosts would do the job. She is resting on the couch and drinking plenty, eating a little. Should I take her to the doctor? We have just moved here and I have any doctors established for our family yet. Does anything I have said scream "worrisome" to you? Is this something she would need to be treated for? Help me decide if I should take her in or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There's a nasty strain of strep going around, and one of my kids presents with headache and nausea instead of sore throat. Could she have been exposed anywhere? We just got over the flu here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I would take her. We've just come off of a round of strep *and* flu here. I would want her checked for strep. But I am not an "avoid the doc at all costs" type of person. When temps go over 102, I generally take the kids in for a check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I would take her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wouldn't take my child with symptoms like that. Sounds like a virus to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm with spryte...my kids got influenza B and it sounds like it could be that. If it is flu B, you might still be in the window to get tamiflu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It doesn't scream worrisome to me. I'd give a tylenol/advil combo and let her feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebody2k Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't know if you have them but I would take her to CVS minute clinic for a strep test. Especially since you don't have a dr yet - if it is something more serious, the nurse will likely catch it and send you to dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wouldn't for an otherwise normal, healthy child. If your child has special medical circumstances, that might change my answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Same symptoms here. Two dd's with strep. Take her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddykate Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I appreciate all of your responses. I am a worrier by nature and my dh has to talk me off the fence quite regularly and naturally, he is now out of town while I deal with our sick baby alone. And he is not here to be the voice of reason. My nephew is home from college, sick with something. She was at their house on Sunday :( before we knew he was sick. He has a severe sore throat and has been to the doc twice and they have ruled out strep (though that doesn't mean it's not). I am just afraid I am missing something and she should be in the ER (irrational, I know). On top of that, I am really stressing because we just found out last week that I am pregnant with our 5th (completely unexpected and should be a whole 'nuther thread) and here I am worried about our big baby and this new one coming. Again, thanks for your help. I have a call into a pediatrician friend (from where we used to live) and hopefully, she will get back to me soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Can she move her head around on her neck? Can she lower her head to touch her chin to her chest (or close) w/o pain? My niece had meningitis - headaches and fevers make me nervous. I agree you need her checked for strep (which is far more likely). Listen to your Mommy Instinct. Our pediatrician always said if YOU think the child is "off" then odds are something it is more than a mere cold or bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wouldn't take my child with symptoms like that. Sounds like a virus to me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I would probably wait and see what happens, but then I don't usually head to the doc unless the fever is over 103. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddykate Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Can she move her head around on her neck? Can she lower her head to touch her chin to her chest (or close) w/o pain? My niece had meningitis - headaches and fevers make me nervous. I agree you need her checked for strep (which is far more likely). Listen to your Mommy Instinct. Our pediatrician always said if YOU think the child is "off" then odds are something it is more than a mere cold or bug. I am taking her in. I had her move her head all around and down to her chest and it hurt. Her appt is at 1:45. Thanks to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Good luck. And please update us when you get back. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Can she move her head around on her neck? Can she lower her head to touch her chin to her chest (or close) w/o pain? My niece had meningitis - headaches and fevers make me nervous. I agree you need her checked for strep (which is far more likely). Listen to your Mommy Instinct. Our pediatrician always said if YOU think the child is "off" then odds are something it is more than a mere cold or bug. I agree. Fever, headache and stiff neck would cause me to go to the ER for meningitis possibility, and I would have them check for strep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddykate Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you all for your concern. I took her in to my inlaws family doctor earlier this afternoon. He was very thorough in his exam of her and said she just has a virus that has to run its course. She feels terrible, but her fever has gone down significantly so I am hopeful it is almost over. The bad news is that my dd14 is now complaining of the same symptoms. :(. Not looking forward to the next few days. I am thankful I took her in, though, for the reassurance that she is okay. It is nighttime now and I know I would be sick with worry if I had not taken her in. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Praying that all are well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm glad you took her to the doctor -- it's hard to get through the night when you're worried sick! Once you see the doctor and he assures you that it's nothing serious, it's a lot easier to calm down a little! I hope she feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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