As of today, Alex has been sick for an entire week. I took him in Monday, and got him on antibiotics for 2 ear infections and some chesty stuff that could possibly be infection as well. The doctor seemed pretty convinced that he also has the flu, however, since we're paying out of pocket for this visit, I opted not to get the test. No point really. So here we are one week and three days of antibiotics later and he wakes up with a 103° fever, screaming with pain in his ears. I'm worried that one might have perforated, or ruptured, but according to everything I've read all that can be done is have him on antibiotics and pain meds. So, for now, I'm going to forego taking him back in and hold out until tomorrow. If the antibiotics haven't made a dent by then, we'll be on our way back to the dr. He recommended that we come back after a few days if the antibiotics don't seem to be doing the trick, for some chest x-rays.
Poor kiddo. There is a permanent impression of his little body on the couch. He is just a mess.
3 comments:
I'm so sorry my little guy is so sick. Your Dad and I feel so much better- I feel a little guilty. Love Ruthie
Jamie, I'm sorry to hear Alex is so miserable. It sounds like he may have a strain of bacteria that is resistant to the current antibiotic. He should have started to improve after 2-3 days. Don't worry too much about the eardrum possibly rupturing. Kimmy has had that twice and her hearing is still fine. In fact if it has, his pain should lessen as there is no more pressure on the eardrum.
Hugs to Alex! I hope he is much better soon!
Sorry he's been so sick!! It's horrible when our little ones are so sick. Hope he gets to feeling better soon.
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