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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > He obviously needed the antibiotics! He is starting to feel better today. He > had a cold last week. Started to feel better, then whammo, he gets hit with > this fever. I don’t know but in my books and from what I have studied in > health/children…when a child gets a fever after having had a cold, it means > infection most times. > I would not want my children to be antibiotics unneccesarily, I know antibiotics > do nothing for colds, but his cold turned into an infection. There is no way I > would let my son continue to feel so sick, when he was lethargic and fever of > 105 degrees. A temperature that high usually means someone is not well. I > know my son and he was "Really sick". His congestion is hidden. I still > haven’t heard him cough, no phlegm nothing. But that is the way my son is. The > mucous has started to come out in his poop, last night and he is starting to > feel better. > Bronchitis does not mean cold. It is an infection in the bronchial tubes. The > doctor said he needed the antibiotics to clear it up or he would continue the > fevering and he would have to go the hospital. > Rough night last night because of the fevers but he is perking up today. I > don’t think that is coincidental. > P.S. I don’t need a culture to tell me that he was not well. Sometimes you > just know these things. It;s just like when they get strep or ear infections, > you sort of just know the difference between a normal cold, sore throat, earache > and when it has gone bad into an infection. > — > zipper
sounds like antibiotics WERE appropriate. But bronchitis just means inflamation of the bronchi — could be a chest cold or a secondary infection. It is not a particularly serious thing necessarily. And it is not necessarily a bacterial infection — although it appears to be in this case. A cold IS an infection. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> For lots of parenting tips and other useful information regarding childcare, > visit my website! > http://www.angelfire.com/country/daycare/index.html >Putting names on things doesn’t make them more serious e.g. congested or >chest cold is pretty much the same as bronchitis. Bronchitis is not >necessarily >’really sick’ — it is a chest cold. Probably not even bacterial and >antibiotics are not necessary — but that is another thread. [I see no >evidence that cultures were done before the antibiotics were prescribed] >Sounds like the doctor did tell Dad what was wrong.
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Is it possible the doc told him what it was for and he either was paying attention (focused on Jory) or forgot what was said? I am not trying to say it is all your husband’s fault, just that it is a posiblity, my hubby has done it! Our doctor writes everything down on the paper on the exam table. It makes it easier to remember things for everybody. My hubby does good to remember where our doctors offices are, and always forgets their names!! Anytime he goes I have to remind him to find out what any meds are for, and don’t loose the directions! Hope Jory is feeling better soon. Liz
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Your DH sounds like a typical DH <G> although I’m not sure mine even knoews where the drs office is :) Some people (both moms and dads) don’t question the drs, take the script and leave. I’ve often encouraged my friends to a) question whats being done and b) get a new dr. I’m often amaxed at the way somew people LET their dr treat them. I hope your little guy is feeling better, we’ve done bronchitus and it’s not fun, ChrisOD Mom-to-Mom http://www.cluein.com/cluein/public_summary.html?cid=R1556 A messageboard run by a Mom, for other Moms all about being Moms
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Different style of Dr. and different style of parent. My husband goes to his own Dr. and comes back without knowing what happened!! I’m not a big Dr. person, but when I have to go, I make sure I don’t leave until I’m satisfied. A few weeks ago I took my daughter to the Dr.’s to see about dermatitis that she had. We never go to the Dr.’s and they wanted to do a TB test on her. So I figured okay. As soon as they did that, they pricked her finger to check her blood. Nobody asked me or even said they would do that until my daughter was screaming after it was over. I never even saw it coming. As far as I’m concerned, totally out of line. Then before I knew what happened, the Dr. gives me a scrip to take my daughter to the hospital to have venous blood pulled to check for lead. Just tells me to do it and then tells me to bring her back in three weeks for more blood because her iron is a little low. (barely) He also tried to talk me into the chickenpox vaccine. No explanation, no asking if it was okay, no discussion. Point being I was totally taken by surprise which is what a lot of Dr.’s count on. It’s quicker that way. No discussions and questions to answer. They know now how I feel and if I ever have to go back for anything, we won’t be seeing that Dr. Take charge and make sure as parents that we slow down when in the Dr.’s office. If you have to say "wait a minute" and gather your thoughts, so be it. And never leave until you’re satisfied. Mainmom to Tara (13) Joseph (4) Sierra (3)
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He obviously needed the antibiotics! He is starting to feel better today. He had a cold last week. Started to feel better, then whammo, he gets hit with this fever. I don’t know but in my books and from what I have studied in health/children…when a child gets a fever after having had a cold, it means infection most times. I would not want my children to be antibiotics unneccesarily, I know antibiotics do nothing for colds, but his cold turned into an infection. There is no way I would let my son continue to feel so sick, when he was lethargic and fever of 105 degrees. A temperature that high usually means someone is not well. I know my son and he was "Really sick". His congestion is hidden. I still haven’t heard him cough, no phlegm nothing. But that is the way my son is. The mucous has started to come out in his poop, last night and he is starting to feel better. Bronchitis does not mean cold. It is an infection in the bronchial tubes. The doctor said he needed the antibiotics to clear it up or he would continue the fevering and he would have to go the hospital. Rough night last night because of the fevers but he is perking up today. I don’t think that is coincidental. P.S. I don’t need a culture to tell me that he was not well. Sometimes you just know these things. It;s just like when they get strep or ear infections, you sort of just know the difference between a normal cold, sore throat, earache and when it has gone bad into an infection. — zipper For lots of parenting tips and other useful information regarding childcare, visit my website! http://www.angelfire.com/country/daycare/index.html – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Putting names on things doesn’t make them more serious e.g. congested or >chest cold is pretty much the same as bronchitis. Bronchitis is not >necessarily >’really sick’ — it is a chest cold. Probably not even bacterial and >antibiotics are not necessary — but that is another thread. [I see no >evidence that cultures were done before the antibiotics were prescribed] >Sounds like the doctor did tell Dad what was wrong.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hope your little one feels better real soon. I got a call myself last > night about 11PM saying, Mom, Maranda has a 105 temp, what do I do? I > don’t want to undress her, it’s cold outside. I said she’s already > sick! I gave her the proceedure and told her it sounded like croup. > Sure enough this morning at 7 they were in the doctor’s off. & it was > croup. Poppy (DH) ran to fill her prescription & get Gatoraid & juice > for her. SIL had to go on to work. I made a list for DH explaining > what not to substitute, teehee. I know his style. If something else > looks better, he get it instead. I had to get the other one to > school. See, when they all live in town, it never ends. > Hugs, Judy > Judy, > Would you be interested at all in moving to > Southern Indiana??? I just had to say what a > wonderful set of grandparents to have!! My folks > are the same way. They would do just about > anything to help out. But they live 2 1/2 hours > away now. :-{ You let me know if you feel like > moving. The house right behind us is empty now. > You could move right in any time you wanted. :-} > I am sure your girls all value you and Poppy very > much. They are so lucky to have parents that care > so much! > **Hugs** > Sharon
Well my goodness, Sharon, what a nice thing to take time & tell me. Thank you very much for the compliment. I’m from the midwest, KC, Mo. & my dad still lives in Independence, Mo. Most of my family came from north Mo-farmers. Helping the family was just what everyone did. I’d consider moving because of the snow, the 5 yr old wants to play in it (teehee). Have to say it is so nice to have them all close to us and all 3 seem to call every day for something or other (& one lives with us). I lost my mom much tooooo early 8 yrs ago at. She always jumped & ran when we needed her too. It’s nice being a close family. There’s always someone to help. You give your family a big hug and yourself too. I’ll let you know if we decide to move 
I’d say your parents & your family are lucky to have "you". Another Hug, Judy
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> Hope your little one feels better real soon. I got a call myself last > night about 11PM saying, Mom, Maranda has a 105 temp, what do I do? I > don’t want to undress her, it’s cold outside. I said she’s already > sick! I gave her the proceedure and told her it sounded like croup. > Sure enough this morning at 7 they were in the doctor’s off. & it was > croup. Poppy (DH) ran to fill her prescription & get Gatoraid & juice > for her. SIL had to go on to work. I made a list for DH explaining > what not to substitute, teehee. I know his style. If something else > looks better, he get it instead. I had to get the other one to > school. See, when they all live in town, it never ends. > Hugs, Judy
Judy, Would you be interested at all in moving to Southern Indiana??? I just had to say what a wonderful set of grandparents to have!! My folks are the same way. They would do just about anything to help out. But they live 2 1/2 hours away now. :-{ You let me know if you feel like moving. The house right behind us is empty now. You could move right in any time you wanted. :-} I am sure your girls all value you and Poppy very much. They are so lucky to have parents that care so much! **Hugs** Sharon
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > My son was up all night with high fever and lethargy. Had a cold last week, so > I figured an ear infection. My DH brought him to the doctor this morning, and > came back with a prescription for Pediazole antibiotics. > When I asked my husband what was wrong with Jory, my husband said he had no > idea…other than the doctor said he was congested. I was truly erratic at this > point, assuming the doctor gave my son a prescription for a cold, so I called > the doctor. Found out he has bronchitis. He is really sick, poor little guy. > What pissed me off, is that the doctor just wrote a prescription without telling > my husband what it was for. I had to give my husband a little lesson about > doctor’s visits. I always ask what the prescriptions are for and ask a tonne of > questions before I leave the office. I suppose since my husband didn’t ask, she > didn’t offer the information. But don’t you all think a doctor should reveal > this information when they are prescribing medication?
Putting names on things doesn’t make them more serious e.g. congested or chest cold is pretty much the same as bronchitis. Bronchitis is not necessarily ‘really sick’ — it is a chest cold. Probably not even bacterial and antibiotics are not necessary — but that is another thread. [I see no evidence that cultures were done before the antibiotics were prescribed] Sounds like the doctor did tell Dad what was wrong.
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My son was up all night with high fever and lethargy. Had a cold last week, so I figured an ear infection. My DH brought him to the doctor this morning, and came back with a prescription for Pediazole antibiotics. When I asked my husband what was wrong with Jory, my husband said he had no idea…other than the doctor said he was congested. I was truly erratic at this point, assuming the doctor gave my son a prescription for a cold, so I called the doctor. Found out he has bronchitis. He is really sick, poor little guy. What pissed me off, is that the doctor just wrote a prescription without telling my husband what it was for. I had to give my husband a little lesson about doctor’s visits. I always ask what the prescriptions are for and ask a tonne of questions before I leave the office. I suppose since my husband didn’t ask, she didn’t offer the information. But don’t you all think a doctor should reveal this information when they are prescribing medication? — zipper For lots of parenting tips and other useful information regarding childcare, visit my website! http://www.angelfire.com/country/daycare/index.html
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Hello Zipper, I truly hope that Jory is feeling better soon. I think that your message is indicative of a couple of things. First, each parent usually has very different parenting styles, and my hubby probably would have done the exact same thing as yours, and I would have freaked out just as you have done. The other thing is that Doctors are extremely busy people who seem to forget that not everyone went to medical school. I have to take notes at my Dr.’s office and then come home and look up what she was talking about. I am not saying this is right by any means, nor am I saying that all doctors are like this – so Please don’t anyone flame me 
, but some think of their Dr.’s word as gospel and just obey with out question. Personally, I think it is perhaps healthier to think of your Dr. as an extremely skilled professional who is providing you with a service, and if your service expectations aren’t being met, then another Dr. should be located. I don’t think a prescription should ever be written for a child without it being fully explained to the parents, and I also think that parents should make sure they understand what medication they are giving to their children and why. Anyway, as I mentioned before I hope your little guy is feeling better very quickly. Warm regards, Tania
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As an in general thing, I have noticed that doctors tend to talk more to mothers than fathers, almost like fathers are incapable of understanding or something. I don’t quite know why this is, maybe it has to do with the stereotype of mothers being the primary care giver. I have also found out that my husband doesn’t ask questions about his own medications that he has to take (so maybe this is just one of those "guy things" that irratate us). The last time my husband came back from the doctor with all of his drugs (thyroid medication refill, blood pressure medication due to complications with his thyroid and all of his asthma meds – some of which were changed) I had to look at them and explain them to him – what they were for, how to take them and so on (since the goofball had the directions for two of his asthma medications reversed, had I not gotten that straightened out with him there would have been an emergency room visit there). I just want to scream sometimes. At the very least he remembers who is allergic to what and makes sure that they aren’t given that medication. Hope your little one is fillng better soon. Georga – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > My son was up all night with high fever and lethargy. Had a cold last week, so > I figured an ear infection. My DH brought him to the doctor this morning, and > came back with a prescription for Pediazole antibiotics. > When I asked my husband what was wrong with Jory, my husband said he had no > idea…other than the doctor said he was congested. I was truly erratic at this > point, assuming the doctor gave my son a prescription for a cold, so I called > the doctor. Found out he has bronchitis. He is really sick, poor little guy. > What pissed me off, is that the doctor just wrote a prescription without telling > my husband what it was for. I had to give my husband a little lesson about > doctor’s visits. I always ask what the prescriptions are for and ask a tonne of > questions before I leave the office. I suppose since my husband didn’t ask, she > didn’t offer the information. But don’t you all think a doctor should reveal > this information when they are prescribing medication? > — > zipper > For lots of parenting tips and other useful information regarding childcare, > visit my website! > http://www.angelfire.com/country/daycare/index.html
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Yeah, that one always seems like a no brainer to me. I know and understand that they get very busy. But still, you want to have a name to put on what is wrong with your child. And too there are other things besides medicine that can help with certain things. You need to know what’s wrong to know what else to do. Glad you got some answers when you called back. Bronchitis is no fun at all. Poor little guy. :-{ The vaporizer might help if you can run that at night in his room. And when he feels like taking a bath, keep the bathroom door closed to keep the steam in there. That will help loosen things up too. Did they give you a prescription for an expectorant too or just the antibiotics? Whenever my DD has had bronchitis before, she always gets the "nasty" cough medicine. If they didn’t give you one, you might look for a robitussin with expectorant. It’s really gross tasting, but it works well. **hugs** to you and Jory. I know how hard it is to see your little ones sick. :-{ Hope he bounces back really quick!! Sharon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > My son was up all night with high fever and lethargy. Had a cold last week, so > I figured an ear infection. My DH brought him to the doctor this morning, and > came back with a prescription for Pediazole antibiotics. > When I asked my husband what was wrong with Jory, my husband said he had no > idea…other than the doctor said he was congested. I was truly erratic at this > point, assuming the doctor gave my son a prescription for a cold, so I called > the doctor. Found out he has bronchitis. He is really sick, poor little guy. > What pissed me off, is that the doctor just wrote a prescription without telling > my husband what it was for. I had to give my husband a little lesson about > doctor’s visits. I always ask what the prescriptions are for and ask a tonne of > questions before I leave the office. I suppose since my husband didn’t ask, she > didn’t offer the information. But don’t you all think a doctor should reveal > this information when they are prescribing medication? > — > zipper > For lots of parenting tips and other useful information regarding childcare, > visit my website! > http://www.angelfire.com/country/daycare/index.html
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> My son was up all night with high fever and lethargy. Had a cold last week, so > I figured an ear infection. My DH brought him to the doctor this
morning, and . But don’t you all think a doctor should reveal > this information when they are prescribing medication? > zipper
Hi Zipper, My big guy would just be so proud to have been the one to get the munchkins to the doctors. The rest would be up to me. Been going to our pediatrician for 30 yrs (Ooops, yea the eldest is 30) now and I know I say this a lot, but she just has a 6th sense about doctoring the children. Now my girls take theirs to her. She has 3 others in the firm and now they all have a standard proceedure of writing down all directions for whoever brings the child in. They operate on the premise that you are too upset to remember all they tell you. It is always on blue paper so I know what color of all papers she gives me is the one with directions. Granted it may be minimal, but I never have to think. It will tell me how much of what to give how often & for how long, all abrev . It will tell me if I’m to call back & when for results of any tests, etc. If it’s a ck up, it will give the wt & ht. It’s not a real complicated form, just blue paper she always uses. The bill is usually checked on the back as what the diagnosis is & what shots were given. So with this idea in mind, how about printing yourself some forms on the computer & take with you whenever you go to the doctor & hand him to fill out for you. It might even give him the idea to start this for all his patients. Hope your little one feels better real soon. I got a call myself last night about 11PM saying, Mom, Maranda has a 105 temp, what do I do? I don’t want to undress her, it’s cold outside. I said she’s already sick! I gave her the proceedure and told her it sounded like croup. Sure enough this morning at 7 they were in the doctor’s off. & it was croup. Poppy (DH) ran to fill her prescription & get Gatoraid & juice for her. SIL had to go on to work. I made a list for DH explaining what not to substitute, teehee. I know his style. If something else looks better, he get it instead. I had to get the other one to school. See, when they all live in town, it never ends. Hugs, Judy
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> The other thing is that Doctors are extremely busy people who seem to > forget that not everyone went to medical school. I have to take notes > at my Dr.’s office and then come home and look up what she was talking > about. > I am not saying this is right by any means, nor am I saying that all > doctors are like this – so Please don’t anyone flame me , but some > think of their Dr.’s word as gospel and just obey with out question. > Personally, I think it is perhaps healthier to think of your Dr. as an > extremely skilled professional who is providing you with a service, and > if your service expectations aren’t being met, then another Dr. should > be located. > I don’t think a prescription should ever be written for a child without > it being fully explained to the parents, and I also think that parents > should make sure they understand what medication they are giving to > their children and why. > Anyway, as I mentioned before I hope your little guy is feeling better > very quickly. > Warm regards, > Tania
I agree with Tania. A doctor is a professional that you are going to with a problem. Just like a plumber or an electrician. If the plumber came out to your house you would ask him(or her) what is wrong and how much will it cost? You are the customer and you can go somewhere else- and you can complain if you don’t get good service. But you also have responsibilty to do your part and to ask questions. J Before you buy.
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