Can teething cause a fever & runny nose?

[PeasantGirl]

My DD has had a mild fever and stuffy/runny (clear) nose the last couple of days. She is a total cranky-pants too. At first I thought it was a cold, but I looked in her mouth today and saw she is getting another tooth, a molar this time. I can see it just below the gum surface.

Can teething cause a fever and runny nose? She's so cranky it's hard for me to believe this is just a cold. Plus, the last two nights she has been waking up a lot at night.

What can I do to help make this better for her? I've tried the Hyland's Teething Tablets but they don't help her at all. Thanks!

[MamaAllNatural]

IMO definately! I've heard some doctors say it's BS but with all three of mine I've seen a runny nose, diarreah (sometimes diaper rash), and a rash around the mouth (when one is actually breaking all the way through). I have heard of mamas who say their babies get slight fevers too. I think mine have a couple times too but I can't remember who and when.:nut I would think the fever would be no more than 100 degrees though. So, I say yes. You sound in tune with your baby and my general rule is that Mama knows best. ;)

Oh, the hylands never quite cut if for mine either. This sounds strange but I let them chew on a bag of frozen vegetables. They love it and it numbs the pain. Just hold it for them and watch them to be safe of course. The other thing I found that's guartanteed is GummyRub. I think you can get it at Whole Foods. It's really nasty though and your baby will get really upset when you put it on her gums. After a minute though she'll be pain free and happy and relaxed. Good luck!:)

[hjohnson]

My son's nose runs the whole time he is cutting a tooth. Right now he is working on his eye teeth.

[pumpkinhead]

Ds always (and still does get) got a runny nose while teething, along with red cheeks and a rash around his mouth. I never checked wrt to the fever, but if he did, it was very lo grade. I think it's possible to get a lo fever when teething, but in general they're just more prone to illness when they're teething cuz they're putting EVERYTHING in their mouths and drooling all over the place :drool.

Have you tried Camillia? It's a homeopathic teething remedy made by Boiron. It did wonders for ds. Oh, and a frozen washcloth does great things as well.

Hope your wee one feels better soon!