Coughing Mycroplasm back?

[melanie]

I could go and test again but why ..I think Ill just give him zith for a week and see what happens

 

Melanie

[JAG10]

Melanie- Is mycroplasma a virus? Worse than a typical cold...some fever, sore throat, coughing, congestion, ect>

[Fixit]

Melanie- Is mycroplasma a virus? Worse than a typical cold...some fever, sore throat, coughing, congestion, ect>

 

not necessarily..it's like strep...my kid just keeps going, like usual...no sign but the fact he ticced

with his myco p...he was a little sluggish for a couple days then up and running...i can't even commit to sluggish..he may have just been a couch potatoe

Edited October 1, 2010 by Fixit

[melanie]

i STARTED THE zith Im going to give it to him for 5 days see how it goes..Thats what the md would do anyway.

 

Melanie

[JAG10]

Sorry Fixit, I meant in most people... I'm wondering if that's what I've been fighting the past week and that my kid has been react to....

 

This time of year is really tough!

[P_Mom]

Jill....Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is a bacterial infection.

Edited October 2, 2010 by P.Mom

[melanie]

Melanie- Is mycroplasma a virus? Worse than a typical cold...some fever, sore throat, coughing, congestion, ect>

Mycoplasma pneumonia

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000082.htm

 

Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae).

 

See also:

 

Atypical pneumoniaAtypical pneumonia

Viral pneumoniaViral pneumonia

CausesCauses

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia. It is caused by the bacteria M. pneumoniae. This type of pneumonia usually affects people younger than 40. Various studies suggest that it makes up 15-50% of all pneumonia cases in adults and an even more in school-aged children.

 

People at highest risk for mycoplasma pneumonia include those living or working in crowded areas such as schools and homeless shelters, although many people who contract mycoplasma pneumonia have no identifiable risk factor.

 

SymptomsSymptoms

The symptoms are generally mild and appear over a period of 1 to 3 weeks. They may become more severe in some people.

 

Common symptoms include the following:

 

Chest painChest pain

Chills

CoughCough, usually dry and not bloody

Excessive sweatingExcessive sweating

FeverFever (may be high)

Headache

Sore throat

Less frequently seen symptoms include:

 

Ear pain

Eye painEye pain or soreness

Muscle achesMuscle aches and joint stiffnessjoint stiffness

Neck lumpNeck lump

Rapid breathing

Skin lesionsSkin lesionsor rash

Exams and TestsExams and Tests

Persons with suspected pneumonia should have a complete medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest x-raychest x-ray -- especially since the physical exam may not always distinguish pneumonia from acute bronchitis or other respiratory infections.

 

Depending on the severity of illness, additional studies may be done, include:

 

Complete blood count (CBC)

Blood cultures

Blood tests for antibodies to mycoplasma

Bronchoscopy

Open lung biopsyOpen lung biopsy (only done in very serious illnesses when the diagnosis cannot be made from other sources)

Sputum cultureSputum culture to check for mycoplasma bacteria

A urine test or a throat swab may also be done.

 

TreatmentTreatment

Antibiotics may be prescribed if symptoms are severe. Home care includes rest, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating foods high in protein.

 

Outlook (Prognosis)Outlook (Prognosis)

Most people recover completely even without antibiotics, although antibiotics may speed recovery. In untreated adults, cough and weakness can persist for up to a month.

 

Possible ComplicationsPossible Complications

Ear infectionsEar infections

Hemolytic anemiaHemolytic anemia

Severe pneumonia

Skin rashes

When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalWhen to Contact a Medical Professional

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. While there are numerous causes for these symptoms, you will need to be checked for pneumonia.

 

Also, call if you have been diagnosed with this type of pneumonia and your symptoms become worse.

 

PreventionPrevention

There is no known prevention for atypical pneumonia. However, avoiding those with the infection can help reduce your risk. Infants, and persons in poor health, especially those with weakened immune systems due to HIV, organ transplants, or other conditions, should avoid contact with people with mycoplasma pneumonia.

[tpotter]

I would definitely start him on azith. I would also have him tested in a few days. I figure that I'm alive today, because I realized 3 years ago when my asthma became uncontrollable (and it was with a bad cough all that time) that azith was the only thing that worked for it. As my doctor at that time (no longer my doctor) kept arguing that there was nothing wrong with me, I would always manage to get azith (after trying other stuff he insisted on, and it didn't work), and my asthma and cough would get much better (but the cough never completely went away.) I even went to 2 different immunology groups with several immunologists each, and no one could figure out why my asthma was not under control (they wanted to put me on some heavy duty medication, that could have killed my liver, but luckily my IgE levels weren't low enough for insurance to pay.)

 

Fast forward to 1 1/2 months ago. I scheduled both DS's to see Dr. B., and decided I'd give him a try for me, too.

 

My MycoP IgM was 1750 (double what it should have been), and my IgG was 250, while my boys' IgG was around 260 each!

 

Turns out later that I insisted my DH get tested, and his IgM was barely normal, and his IgG was over 250! He's been getting treated for RA, but his rheumatologist was convinced it was RA (so why was he treating him???) DH has Lyme!!!!! (per my insistence that he gets tested...Quest WB came back +), and he is now seeing Dr. B., also!

 

We have an appointment with Dr. Biels for the end of the month for all of us.

 

But, moral of story...GO WITH YOUR GUT...take the azith, and then see a good doctor, and make sure about the dx, because if it is mycoP, you will probably need to tx longer than the typical few days (I've been on Azith now for over 1 1/2 months, and the cough is finally starting to go away.)

[tpotter]

I would definitely start him on azith. I would also have him tested in a few days. I figure that I'm alive today, because I realized 3 years ago when my asthma became uncontrollable (and it was with a bad cough all that time) that azith was the only thing that worked for it. As my doctor at that time (no longer my doctor) kept arguing that there was nothing wrong with me, I would always manage to get azith (after trying other stuff he insisted on, and it didn't work), and my asthma and cough would get much better (but the cough never completely went away.) I even went to 2 different immunology groups with several immunologists each, and no one could figure out why my asthma was not under control (they wanted to put me on some heavy duty medication, that could have killed my liver, but luckily my IgE levels weren't low enough for insurance to pay.)

 

Fast forward to 1 1/2 months ago. I scheduled both DS's to see Dr. B., and decided I'd give him a try for me, too.

 

My MycoP IgM was 1750 (double what it should have been), and my IgG was 250, while my boys' IgG was around 260 each!

 

Turns out later that I insisted my DH get tested, and his IgM was barely normal, and his IgG was over 250! He's been getting treated for RA, but his rheumatologist was convinced it was RA (so why was he treating him???) DH has Lyme!!!!! (per my insistence that he gets tested...Quest WB came back +), and he is now seeing Dr. B., also!

 

We have an appointment with Dr. Biels for the end of the month for all of us.

 

But, moral of story...GO WITH YOUR GUT...take the azith, and then see a good doctor, and make sure about the dx, because if it is mycoP, you will probably need to tx longer than the typical few days (I've been on Azith now for over 1 1/2 months, and the cough is finally starting to go away.)

[JAG10]

Jill....Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is a bacterial infection.

 

I used to think I knew the difference between viruses from bacterial infections, but I don't think I do.

 

I thought viruses run their course, but bacterial infections won't go away without your body getting help from abx. But now, I've read a healthy body can get rid of most bacterial infections too. So, I'm not really sure how you tell the difference between a longer virus and a bacterial infection like myco-p?

[norcalmom]

wondering if kids with mycoplasma are pandas or pitand kids?

 

ds is pitand. I beleive that his very first onset was when he was 6 years old or so, after having pnemonia...fast forward 4 years, full blown pandas exacerbations..but no strep dx, but do believe un dx case of perianal sterp (which appearred to be a very minor rash I treated at home with antibiotic ointment)

 

Do those of you with a myco-p dx have kids that react to everything?

[P_Mom]

Jill....Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is a bacterial infection.

 

I used to think I knew the difference between viruses from bacterial infections, but I don't think I do.

 

I thought viruses run their course, but bacterial infections won't go away without your body getting help from abx. But now, I've read a healthy body can get rid of most bacterial infections too. So, I'm not really sure how you tell the difference between a longer virus and a bacterial infection like myco-p?

 

 

 

You don't.

[JuliaFaith]

wondering if kids with mycoplasma are pandas or pitand kids?

 

ds is pitand. I beleive that his very first onset was when he was 6 years old or so, after having pnemonia...fast forward 4 years, full blown pandas exacerbations..but no strep dx, but do believe un dx case of perianal sterp (which appearred to be a very minor rash I treated at home with antibiotic ointment)

 

Do those of you with a myco-p dx have kids that react to everything?

My ds12 had a year of getting sick every few weeks and his last illness was a bad cough that turned into stomach flu symptoms, then a tic. Several Dr. later, he was diagnosed with PANDAS (this last April). He has been sick twice since then (home-schooling) and both times with a bad cough. We are waiting for Micopasma tests results right now. His PANDAS symptoms have ramped up quite a bit this time vs. last time because it took us two days to get Abx prescription (last time had them within 24 hours). He has also had headache, muscle aches, stomach aches for 7 mos. now and we are still trying to problem=solve those symptoms.

 

Anyway, his dr. thinks that micoplasma might be his trigger. Both times he was tested before, his symptoms had ramped down quite a bit and it had been at least 2 weeks since his cough began, whereas, this time testing was done within 3 days. All his tests for strep and everything else have come back ok (except Cunningham test).

 

So he did get every illness that went by b/4 his initial exacerbation but not sure now, except for the micoplasma. Hope this answers your question(s).

 

Best wishes, Julia

[JAG10]

Jill....Mycoplasma Pneumoniae is a bacterial infection.

 

I used to think I knew the difference between viruses from bacterial infections, but I don't think I do.

 

I thought viruses run their course, but bacterial infections won't go away without your body getting help from abx. But now, I've read a healthy body can get rid of most bacterial infections too. So, I'm not really sure how you tell the difference between a longer virus and a bacterial infection like myco-p?

 

 

 

You don't.

 

Alright, smartypants!!!

 

MayoClinic doesn't make much more distinction than that for us common folk. They actually say we take antibiotics to kill the bacteria, but we've all learned from Buster that is not true... the abx slow down the bacteria so our own immune system can finish them off.

 

But based on overt symptoms, some viruses vs bacterial infections can be difficult to distinguish.

[P_Mom]

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