MORE PROBLEMS--PLEASE READ--POST #23~~ Worried about ds, headache, fever, migraine?

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TeaBag

Discussion Starter · Mar 28, 2006

I am pretty sure that 7 yr old ds is dehydrated. He said he hasn't peed since last night. He was up in the middle of the night crying that his head hurt "really, really bad" I gave him 1/2 dose of Tylenol and some ice water, but he slept fitfully the rest of the night. This is the 3rd time in the last 10 days that he has woken in the night, crying of a headache. He hasn't ever been much of a drinker, but that no pee since last night concerns me. His skin is normal, but he's pale and running low grade temp. I have offered everything, but he takes no more than a few sips, saying that it doesn't taste good. He hasn't eaten anything all day, and he didn't eat any dinner last night. Obviously, I'm not going to hold him down and force him to eat/drink, but his body is yelling at him to drink, and he isn't doing it. I've offered everything, including his absolute favorite drink, homemade lemonade, and he just isn't interested. I wondered if he might have a migraine, I've never had one, but dh has and ds is acting a lot like that, holding his head, wimpering, and very sensitive to sound.

What can I do for him? I've talked to him about his body telling him to drink something, but he keeps saying that "It doesn't taste good" How can I help him? How long can this last without him needing fluids? I mean, he says he hasn't gone to the bathroom since last night before bed, we went to bed about 8:30 last night....so that's over 18 hours with no urine output??? Scared and worried. What should I do?

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Kathryn

· #2 · Mar 28, 2006

It sounds like a mirgraine with the dehydration making it worse. If he's that lethargic, I would take him to a doctor or the ER. I started getting mirgraines at 8 and I wish someone had taken me seriously.

Ruthla

· #3 · Mar 28, 2006

Do you have a doctor you trust that you can call?

If something like this happened to one of my children I'd either call the pediatrician or just go to the ER.

~Megan~

· #4 · Mar 28, 2006

a bath can help with hydration somewhat

Strong Mama

· #5 · Mar 28, 2006

I would def. go to the er on this one. I agree with the op about dehydration making migraines worse, and also wish someone would have taken me seriously(i suffered abdominal migraines as a child). Please get him some help for his pain.

TeaBag

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 28, 2006

Thanks, Mamas. Please offer up some prayers. I just got off the phone with our (trusted) ped, and she wants him in for a CAT scan.

I'm off to drop the girls at a friends house and then to take him to the ER. My poor baby.

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fek&fuzz

· #7 · Mar 28, 2006

I hope things go well for you and your son.

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CrazyRED

· #8 · Mar 28, 2006

I'm thinking of you Mama!

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Rainbowbird

· #9 · Mar 28, 2006

Please let us know how he's doing!

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TiredX2

· #10 · Mar 28, 2006

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Please, please, please let us know when you find anything out.

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famousmockngbrd

· #11 · Mar 28, 2006

I hope he is OK. Please let us know how you both are doing!

Periwinkle

· #12 · Mar 28, 2006

Hospital ASAP. Sounds like menengitis.

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Shiloh

· #13 · Mar 28, 2006

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Hospital ASAP. Sounds like menengitis.

my thoughts any how you don't mess around with kids and headaches (or breathing issues) its ER if its bad ASAP that's for sure. good luck mama.

jenoline

· #14 · Mar 28, 2006

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calicokatt

· #15 · Mar 28, 2006

Oh mama!! Oh no. Please, please update!

TeaBag

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 28, 2006

UPDATE--

We just got back from the ER. Meningitis was my fear as well, but his wbc count came back normal. They think virus. Migraine, causing him not to want to eat/drink, dehydration, and fever for the virus.

They gave him a 2tsp dose of Motrin

and within 30-45 minutes, he was walking around. I just hate dosing with meds like that, I hate the idea of fooling their little bodies, but I guess, in this case, it was necessary. Then, he said he was hungry so I told him he could choose whatever he wanted to eat, he chose Arby's.

He ate an entire sandwich, so I'm not complaining.

I swear, the stress is killing me!

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jenoline

· #17 · Mar 28, 2006

I'm so glad he's okay!!! Things like that can be so scary.

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artgoddess

· #18 · Mar 28, 2006

Big sigh of relief. I'm so happy he is feeling better. Arby's ain't as bad as Mc Donald's right? In a situation like yours I would have given my son cake for dinner.

It sucks to have to medicate your children like that, but in extreme cases like this under an MD supervision the ends can justify the means.

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ryansmom02

· #19 · Mar 28, 2006

I am glad he is feeling better...

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hypnohobbit

· #20 · Mar 28, 2006

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In a situation like yours I would have given my son cake for dinner.

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Do you have a local homeopath? Sounds like he could benefit from one even if the worst is over.

Glad to hear he is feeling better!

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