I donteven know where to begin with this nightmare we (my whole family) has been going through now for over two weeks. It started with my 10 yr old with a cold/cough. He got better, than I got bronchitis (or so I was diagnosed with it). Than, my 3 year old (who is only 30 lbs,and has moderate to severe asthma already) got a sudden fever of 105 that we could not get to budge. Than came the vomiting. Since he wouldnt really eat, it was mostly dry heaves, with bile and white foam coming out. He also had some coughing and some asthma issues (we are very familar with being in the hospital with him as every winter he seems to get dehydrated from colds/asthma). The fever concerned me....so of course upon going to the dr. they had us admitted to the hospital so they could try to get the fever down and get fluids in him. Upon arrival, we discovered he also had a double ear infection and very enlarged tonsils! To make a long story...as short as possible (I realize this is getting long and boring,sorry) we were there for approx. 3 days with iv fluids, antibiotics and stuff to keep the fever from going above 105. Than the swab came back positive for influenza type A. From what I understand this is a type of flu that has been killing people this year. It seemed like as soon as they knew it was the flu, they couldnt have discharged us faster. I feel they definately let us go home too soon. The first night home (Fri or Sat??), was miserable and we wound up calling the doc again and having to put him in the tub as his fever kept rising and wouldnt go down again. For now, it is going up and down. I am giving him feverall (suppositiories) and alternating with Motrin (by mouth) and this seems to work well. However, he has a hard time keeping the Motrin down by mouth and threw it up several times yesterday. The bath works...but only for short periods and than up goes the fever. It was such a struggle to keep it at like 103 yesterday that I am emotionally and physically exhausted too. I cant sleep, eat...or take care of myself in any way. My 10 year old is now showing signs of this as well although he can tell me when he doesnt feel good and what hurts. His fever has been around 100 after tylenol...(he can swallow pills). I am looking for anyone's advice and time frame for this with a small child! HELP....HELP....HELP!!!! I am at my wits end and dont want my little to wind up in the hospital again, right before or on Christmas no less. I still have so much shopping to do as well and at this point will be out Midnight this week trying to finish up not to mention wrap gifts. My 10 year doesnt and wont understand if Christmas "has to wait a few days" or whatever! I feel like I belong in a mental hospital myself right now....so any advice/stories etc...I am hoping will help! I just really would like to know when he will start to show signs of improvement. When I call the Dr. they are just telling me "it will run its course" but if you cant keep his fever at or below 105, he will have to be readmitted. Anyone's advice???? Sorry for the rant. THanks for any help!
Beth
3 Year old w/influenza A...in/out hospital!! Help!!
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