Fever help

[linz]

DD is 14 mos. Woke up thursday morning with 103 fever. I've been rotating tylenol and motrin. It'll go down and then every might and morning it's up again. She's fussy and clingy. Eating very little. At what point do I get concerned?

She had regular temp at 4 pm them at 6 it was 103.1.

[linz]

She's never had an EI but isn't tugging on ears. She will drink and eat fime, just doesn't seem very hungry. I might call nurses line and see.

[curbsideprophet]

When did she last have meds?

If you think she is dehydrated then I would take her in.

3 days for a fever is within the range of normal so at this point I would not be overly concerned about that specifically.

It does not hurt to call and see what your pedi has to say.

[vtdiamond]

DD went through this a few weeks ago. I brought her to the pedi on day 3 when she also broke out with a rash on her chest. The multiple days of fevers made me worry and change in behavior convinced me to take her in.

[zarapipe]

I'd take her in. Dd ended up with tonsilitis a few weeks ago and her temp was 103.

[patbutcher]

I would go to a doctor to get swabbed for strep as you would need antibiotics to clear it. Also to rule anything else out. Hope she feels better soon

[jeaniebueller]

I would take her in for a strep test.

[heythere]

I agree to call or go in to get checked for ear infection, strep, etc. but I wouldn't consider it an emergency if she is otherwise acting fine-- I might call tonight/tomorrow but would be fine waiting until Monday to have her seen if nothing changes.

[linz]

We're at urgent care. Temp is down to 100 but I wanted piece of mind before Monday and I knew it'd be less busy late in evening. Half hour wait...oh joy

[melsamoony]

My rule is usually day 3/4 of temp=needs to be seen so I think you are doing the right thing getting her checked.hope they are seeing you now and that she feels better soon.

[linz]

Just fever. No EI or sore throat. Said if she isn't better by Wednesday to see regular dr ad something could have developed.

Of course when we got there her temp was way down. She was at 100. Something this morning but still tired.

They also told me I can increase her dosage.