Unexplained High Temp... any suggestions?

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

DD1 was a bit sooky all day yesterday but i put it down to the fact that she lost her last dummy (which she normally doesn't have during the day anyway ) and her teeth were a little sore.

So she had tea, a bath and then just before bed she threw up the tiniest little bit.
As i didn't have a dummy for her (DP was picking them up on his way home from work) i thought i would try a bottle (she hasn't had night milk or even a bottle since before she was 1 - weird child). So she went to sleep without a dummy and no screaming

UNTIL..... she woke screaming at 12:00, i got her out of bed and she was HOT HOT HOT her legs were boiling on my skin, took her temp and it was 39
Gave her nurofen, a cold water and a cold face cloth and she jumped into bed with us, temp came down but was back up to 38.8 after nurofen wore off.

Have just given her breakfast and plenty of fluids to make sure she is keeping food down but i have no explanation for the temps?????
She has had slightly high temps from teething before but not this bad... any other suggestions?

Am going to give her a cool shower with me this morning and see how we go.

ETA: both girls and i are meant to be staying at MIL's tonight (although she wont be home til late) and then leaving DD1 there tomorrow while DD2 and i go to the house to help DP with renovations, if she's keeping down food and temps drop there should be no reason not to take her? If she's holding down food but still has high temps i'm just not sure i can leave her there tomorrow knowing she's not well!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

SO far she has kept down breakfast, about to jump in the shower with her but would LOVE any other suggestions, poor girl is VERY clingy!

[Junglemum]

Could be so many things. Best just to keep an eye on her. My Dr gave me some great advice told me to treat the child not the thermometer. So even if their temp is high, as long as they are coping ok there is no need to give them anything. A temperature is the bodies response to a virus or bacteria and help kill the bugs.

You are doing all the right things, keeping her fluid up is great. If she has a temp for longer than a couple of days the MCHN call line recommend getting them checked out. You could always give them a call if you were concerned.

[Mother Goose]

There has been a virus going around for a few weeks. Presents with lethargy, high temps (up to 39), slight runny nose, loss of appetite, sore throat and has been lasting 2-4 days in the kids I know who have had it. My DD had it a few weeks back. We managed it through panadol when the temp hit 39.9 and also constant tepid washes (when she'd let me!) as well as light clothing, plenty of fluids and loads of rest.

You're doing a great job but keep in mind fever alone is not a bad thing. If you do want to give something to help make her more comfortable, panadol is more effective for managing a fever - neurofen is not designed for fever - it is more an anti-inflammatory and pain relief (it reduces temps because temp increases due to pain). The tepid washes are great.

Hang in there!!!

MG

[Ryatha]

Poor little poppet When the girls have temps we give them a wet flannel to play with and suck on. That way it keeps their top cool and a constant supply of water for them to keep their fluids up. If it stays up for more than two days then it probably wouldn't hurt to see the dr.

One thing dr's always ask me is 'are they acting normally' ie are they chatting, aware and playing. If they are then they probably aren't too bad, but if they are lethargic, you might want to get them checked out. However, DD1 was still smiling even when her eardrum was about to burst

Try giving smooth foods that are easier to swallow in case she does have a sore throat. let us know how she goes

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Thanks everyone, i only have nurofen in the house at the moment but might buy some panadol to take to MIL's.
We just had a shower and she screamed at me when i took her out, must have been nice in there.

She is still chatty and has managed to eat 2 banana pancakes and a milo for breakfast and it's stayed down, however in saying that she is clingier than normal and a little tired (who wouldn't be though after being up most of the night tossing and turning with a temp).

I guess i will just see how she goes through the day, i'm staying @ MIL's with her tonight so i can always decide to bring her home in the morn if she's still not herself.