Strep in a blizzard

[pixiesmommy]

Pixie just had her first really big exacerbation "episode" since IVIG (well, and the 6-8 weeks following it.)

 

She's been under the weather since before Christmas, but Dr K pulled her off Azith. She's on Amox 150mg/3x/day for Lyme treatment (with the dr we are no longer seeing, but we're still giving this to her in the meantime because... well.. I don't even know why at this point... to keep things at bay the best we can at this pt, I guess.)

 

Anyway, I woke up with a rip roaring sore throat this morning and she had one of the best mornings EVER. Totally lucid and totally out of the blue since it had seemed like she was on a downward spiral. I knew I should be fearful, but in the past we have had an entire day of "good" before the "really bad."

 

She just screamed and rolled on the floor for 45 minutes straight- some of which I tried to restrain her a little because it looked as though she was going to hit her head or hurt herself. She was clearly trying to speak but nothing was coming out but gibberish screams and grunts and whines- same as the days of old. She was very gentle with me- not trying to be at all aggressive or bite, which is totally changed from pre-IVIG for sure!! Thank goodness for that, at least!!

 

She came out of it suddenly and asked me what was wrong when I asked her to take her temp and handed her some ibuprofen. She has no memory of it whatsoever. I dosed her with ibuprofen, a half dose of benadryl (afraid it would put her to sleep hours too early!!), oscillo, and the last Azith we had left from the beginning of Dec.

 

I think I have a bottle of Cefdinir around here somewhere that we changed from. Thinking of emailing Dr K and asking if we should start her on it. I am almost certain *I* have strep- it feels like my throat is bleeding and infected.

 

We're in the midst of a HUGE blizzard though and I can't get out to pick anything up!!! I'm going to encourage an epsom soak later too. What can I do for all of us????

 

[browneyesmom]

I am so sorry to read this! I have never used naturals, but I know some moms (Stephanie2) on the forum have for infection. Do you think she already has strep or is reacting to yours? Sending big hugs and praying the roads are clear enough in the morning for you to get the meds you both need!

[browneyesmom]

Is that Cefdinir still unexpired? I'd sure email Dr. K about starting it. Please keep us posted & take care.

[Joan Pandas Mom]

If you are not allergic to the Cefdinir can you start it until you can get out in a few days? If you start it do you have enough to treat it for 10 days or so? Otherwise, you risk a culture coming back negative because you already started the abx. I'll be thinking of you.

[thereishope]

I'm sorry you're going through this and in this weather of all things.

 

Well, if Pixie might have strep, can you increase the penicillin you have? What you're giving wouldn't be enough for a strep infection.

 

Otherwise, try to give her as much space as you can in the event she doesn't have strep but is reacting to you having it. I don't think Dr K will turn his back on you. Call him and expalin everything. He lives close enough to you that he's in the blizzard too. He knows you stuck right now. Maybe he can call a prescription in for you too.

Edited February 1, 2011 by Vickie

[EAMom]

is the cefdinir reconstituted (already mixed with water, liquid form) or is it still a dry powder?

 

If it is already reconstituted and it's from a while ago, it's probably not good anymore. http://www.prescriptiongiant.com/omnicef-cefdinir-250mg5ml-suspension-60ml-bottle-p-2852.html

 

STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Discard any unused medicine after 10 days

Edited February 2, 2011 by EAMom

[pixiesmommy]

Cefdinir- still good and in capsules from a couple of months ago.

 

I am allergic to that, but do have DH's Azith from awhile back that he lost and had to get refilled. It's 7 days worth and I can take that, which is a great idea, I think!

 

Emailed Dr K and waiting to here back.

 

Vicki- even if he called something in, we won't be able to get it til prob Thurs. due to the weather, and he absolutely won't call something in for me- we have asked before.

 

She was pretty okay for the rest of the night, tiiiiired from the benadryl. I hope we don't lose power- it keeps flickering. That will just add fuel to the anxiety, etc. for her.

[pixiesmommy]

We survived the blizzard and power/heat stayed on.

 

Dr K emailed us the next morning and told us to double her amox for 5 days. We are on Day 3 and she is soooo much better already with the additional abx. I'm on Day 3 of the 7 days of Azith and my throat feels better, but I have a terrible cold now, and my 3 yr old still has croup. If we don't feel better by Monday, I'm going to see if we have Mycoplasma. My lil one has had croup for 2 full weeks today and started with green snot today. I need to clear this, if at all possible, to prevent any more reactions!!