Comments on: Diagnosis: mystery

By: Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:47:45 +0000

My daughter had cough, fever, and throwing up, then it just moved to a cough and then it started to go away. Then she had a stomach ache that wouldn’t go away, fatigue and a fever.
Turns out it was walking pneumonia.
I have a 3 day rule. If the fever or illness doesn’t go away in 3 days, take them back to the doctor.

By: Shin Ae

Shin Ae — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:47 +0000

My kids went through Two Winters of Barf in 05-06 and again in 06-07. It was awwwwwful. After that whole thing, I was in barf shock for years. Well, I still carry an emergency barf bag in the glove compartment of the car, but in the heyday of Barf Shock, I carried a whole bucket in the car. And thrust it at anyone who even dared to cough. I also insisted on placing a bucket next to anyone who didn’t want a snack at the moment or who looked a little “funny.” Yes, I was totally paranoid and expecting it at any moment. But seriously, when you’ve cleaned up/been splashed in that much puke, you get a little shell-shocked.

Highly recommend the Pedialyte frozen ice pops. Easy to keep on hand, nice small doses that they have to take slowly and they really help the nausea (I’ve used them myself quite a bit).

Oh, and I just looked over some of the comments and I agree that the stress of school causes tummy aches sometimes. We went through a whole year of that, too. Older son had frequent stomach aches, headaches, reflux and heartburn all though K and grade 1. Also, yes, I’ve seen strep cause the weird symptoms (incl. barfing) and I know kids frequently barf/feel nauseous when they have sinus infections and the post-nasal drip from allergies.

By: warcrygirl

warcrygirl — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:14 +0000

I haven’t read the 90 or so comments but here’s my 2 cents: There is something going around that are basically headache and nausea. It lasts a few days and comes and goes. This cold and flu season has been freaky to say the least. Hope everyone is healthy and snot-free soon.

By: Jessica Contreras

Jessica Contreras — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:11:57 +0000

Sounds like stress to me…

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:31:24 +0000

I LOVE LOUIS C.K.!!! And I hope your little man feels better soon!

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:16:28 +0000

Rotavirus. Sucks big time. Daughter and I had it two years ago. It comes and goes and comes and goes (hence the rota). It eventually does leave, but hells bells I’ve never hated any illness more. We both actually had to be hospitalized at one point with one of the bouts because of dehydration issues. It is a nasty thing, but does at some point end. Good luck!!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:47 +0000

Oh Geeezus. I am twitching over here with PTSD from just READING about all the hideous barfing incidents. And I’m even more confused after reading all this stuff. What the HELL? Parenting really just sucks the big one. Especially when there is barf involved.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:45:27 +0000

It might not answer the What? but taking your child to the doctor is a sure fire way for them to be cured, five minutes before they are seen. It’s like taking your car to the mechanic for a noise.

Second, perhaps he likes the attention when he gets sick so every little pang is getting vocalized?

Third, I swear kids this age are just sick from October through March every year. I just went back in time on my blog and the same shit was happening every year at the same time. As the kids’ doctor just so helpfully told me, “ride it out”.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:24:57 +0000

My oldest son has had issues with his stomach since 2nd grade. I completely blame it on the induced stress his 2nd grade witch of a teacher, but I digress. If it keeps up, I’d check with a G.I. doctor to see if there’s an issue causing the stomach upset. We have my son’s condition mostly under control now. He has issues when he gets a bug, but other than that he’s doing well. Good luck! Your family will be in my prayers.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:29:24 +0000

There is nothing I like more than diagnosing OTHER PEOPLE.

Actually I have no diagnosis for you. But I had tons of comes-and-goes stomach things as a kid, and my dad told me that cream soda fixes stomach aches by helping you burp, and so we always kept a few cans in the fridge and that worked wonders for me. 7up/sprite works, too, and comes in the nice half-can size. Really anything with carbonation.