Melody 2 months fever every 2 weeks... New Here

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My daughter Melody has been dealing with this periodic fever for the

past year. Her episode began when she was 2 months. So the theory

that it is related to vaccines do not apply to her. She has had

other viruses (at least 2) since then. Her fevers are 4 - 5 days

long and occur every 2 weeks. The first 6 months the temperature his

was 103. Now it typical goes up to 105. Not only are the fevers

hard to deal with, but the vomiting is unbearable. I realized by the

time Melody was 4 months that this fever was following a pattern.

The doctors did not make much of my findings only to say it was

interesting. So decided to keep a journal. I recourd each febrile

episode, any medications administered, and temperature high. Melody

has seen numerous types of doctors. The the Rhumetologist suggested

it could be and beging with a regiment of ibeprofen and

zantack. I went along with resentments. After the first fever I

stoppee the regiment. Now because Melody is still younger than any

other child I've read about I'm looking for an alternate route. Any

information that anyone can give or ideas I'm open.

But I do have some specific questions for parents:

1. Do you take your child to the doctor or ER each time they have an

episode? Or how do you know when to take them?

2. Doctors say a child will grow out of this, but has anyone heard

of a case where a child has grown out of it?

Thank you all for reading my message I look forward in taking part.

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> Hi

I just wanted to give you my perspective here - not saying I am an expert by any

means. I can't answer the question about outgrowing it - my daughter is only two

right now ans we have been dealing with this since she was bout 8 months old (I

think). She is currently two years. We finally got referred to a doctor to was

able to point us in the right direction back in April. We are currently still

going through diagnostics with to see what her actual diagnosis is

( vs. genetic disorder such as TRAPS, HIDS, etc). That has been a godsend

to us. Just having trust in a medical professional. What he has suggested as

well as our pediatrician is that we take our daughter in after three days of

fever (doesn't matter how high) or if her symptoms are out of the ordinary. That

has been our rule of thumb. Keeping the journal is awesome and you will be so

gald you did that later. I wish I would have started on e earlier. I have added

her other symptoms as well - poor appetite, increased fussiness, interrupted

sleep. Just FYI. Good luck to you and to the other new members who shared their

stories. I wish you all good luck on your journies as well.

Lori

Mom to (2) ?PFS

> From: " bronx.butterfly " <da_nena@...>

> Date: 2006/08/13 Sun PM 02:49:48 EDT

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> Subject: Melody 2 months fever every 2 weeks... New Here

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> My daughter Melody has been dealing with this periodic fever for the

> past year. Her episode began when she was 2 months. So the theory

> that it is related to vaccines do not apply to her. She has had

> other viruses (at least 2) since then. Her fevers are 4 - 5 days

> long and occur every 2 weeks. The first 6 months the temperature his

> was 103. Now it typical goes up to 105. Not only are the fevers

> hard to deal with, but the vomiting is unbearable. I realized by the

> time Melody was 4 months that this fever was following a pattern.

> The doctors did not make much of my findings only to say it was

> interesting. So decided to keep a journal. I recourd each febrile

> episode, any medications administered, and temperature high. Melody

> has seen numerous types of doctors. The the Rhumetologist suggested

> it could be and beging with a regiment of ibeprofen and

> zantack. I went along with resentments. After the first fever I

> stoppee the regiment. Now because Melody is still younger than any

> other child I've read about I'm looking for an alternate route. Any

> information that anyone can give or ideas I'm open.

>

> But I do have some specific questions for parents:

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> 1. Do you take your child to the doctor or ER each time they have an

> episode? Or how do you know when to take them?

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> 2. Doctors say a child will grow out of this, but has anyone heard

> of a case where a child has grown out of it?

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> Thank you all for reading my message I look forward in taking part.

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