HELP high temps and sleepy :(

**Olive** · September 10th, 2009, 05:06 PM

both DD's are sick, DD1 saw the dr yesterday, boarderline chest infection, temp stable with nurofen, goes back up when it wears off, this arvo the nurofen hasnt helped, shes currently asleep (most unlike her, doesnt day sleep) am i mad for not racing her to the dr's??? im waiting for her to wake to see what her temp is, had nurofen at 1pm so not quiet due for more yet. not sure what i should do, i have a drs appt for 8.10am tomorrow

**Janie** · September 10th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Can you give her some panadol Jols? You don't have to wait, it can be taken with Nurofen, and it might do a better job. How high is her temp? How is she, does she seem to have any pain? It could have developed into a chest infection, but the question is, will you be able to see a Dr now?????

**CrazyLady** · September 10th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Honestly if you are uneasy i think see the Dr. I would rather be relieved then stressed and wouldn't think twice.

**Rouge** · September 10th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Both my kids were like this with the recent bugs they've had. DS has another temp today so looks like we're on round 2 yay. It is scary, but just try and keep the temp down with the nurofen/panadol combination if you can. Also don't be afraid to get the tepid flannel out. When DS got his tonsil infection I sat with him most of the night cooling his head down purely because we didn't have the combo on hand and it was 2 am when the fever started. I was tired the next day but it kept his temp around 38 till it broke in the morning. And he was fine, he slept through the night.

ETA: But also if you are worried DEF go see a Dr. If DS's temp didn't stay down I would have went for sure.

**Liviam** · September 10th, 2009, 05:47 PM

The girls have given you some great advice. I would take her to the dr if she worsens, can't control her temp or if she is lethargic or is you are worried. You know your DD better than anyone. I would def do the panadol/nurofen combo.