Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am a newbie here and have really enjoyed what I have been reading. I think I am going to learn a lot. Thanks! My almost 1 year old has not been vaxed and has been healthy. Although, over the weekend he came down with a cold. I took him into the doctors today and he has double ear infection. How do you all feel about antibiotics? I know it weakens the immune system if over used. Now, that I have the bottle here I am questioning whether or not to give him his second dose. Any thoughts? Alissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I don’t do ABX. I avoid them at all costs but I have given in sometimes if the benefit or perceived benefits are better than the ABX. I did do a round for myself last year at this time b/c I was fighting several things at once: mastitis and a new born and coombs positive bilirubin problems and the threat of having to do more NICU if things didn’t resolve. For the kids: I did do abx for an ear infection for , 2x.. once when she was a baby. Took a month. Don’t think that abx helped it clear up and wish I had just said no but I was young and naïve and didn’t know anything at all about anything alternative except: you’re sick. Go to the doctor. She had them again several years ago. I would wait 10 days to see if it clears up on its own. A ped once told a friend of mine: you do abx and it takes 10 days, you don’t do abx and takes 10 days. Abx for ear infections are way too common and it drives me insane. If it’s bacterial they might help, if it’s viral, they won’t. they can’t tell the difference for which one to say it is so “just to be safe” they prescribe. Drives me crazy. Nita (crew chief) and the crew: 15, Jon 14, 11, 9, 7, Christian (7/16/03 to 8/22/04), 3 and Isaac, 2/3/08 http://momof6.dotphoto.com <http://momof6.dotphoto.com/> for not necessarily current pictures and http://nitasspot.blogspot.com Come, PLAY!! http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/nitagarner Learn from the mistakes of others. Trust me... you can't live long enough to make them all yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I believe that most ear infections clear up in about the same amount of time with or without antibiotics. He could use some Hyland's earache homeopathic medicine or a mild (preferably homeopathic) pain reliever in the meantime. There are plenty of other natural things you can do to help him, I'm sure others will jump in with suggestions. --Kate Mommy to Rebekah, 1-26-08 Baby #2 due 7-26-09 > > I am a newbie here and have really enjoyed what I have been reading. > I think I am going to learn a lot. Thanks! My almost 1 year old has > not been vaxed and has been healthy. Although, over the weekend he > came down with a cold. I took him into the doctors today and he has > double ear infection. How do you all feel about antibiotics? I know > it weakens the immune system if over used. Now, that I have the > bottle here I am questioning whether or not to give him his second > dose. Any thoughts? > > Alissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks! I do have the children's Hylands starter pack. And, I use that for coughs, fevers, and teething issues. I just wanted Joby to have a good night sleep and to feel better soon. I think I gave in too early. It's been 4 days. So, an ear infection can clear up on it's own? From: Kate <ktietje85@...> Subject: Re: Antibiotics?? Vaccinations Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 7:22 PM I believe that most ear infections clear up in about the same amount of time with or without antibiotics. He could use some Hyland's earache homeopathic medicine or a mild (preferably homeopathic) pain reliever in the meantime. There are plenty of other natural things you can do to help him, I'm sure others will jump in with suggestions. --Kate Mommy to Rebekah, 1-26-08 Baby #2 due 7-26-09 > > I am a newbie here and have really enjoyed what I have been reading. > I think I am going to learn a lot. Thanks! My almost 1 year old has > not been vaxed and has been healthy. Although, over the weekend he > came down with a cold. I took him into the doctors today and he has > double ear infection. How do you all feel about antibiotics? I know > it weakens the immune system if over used. Now, that I have the > bottle here I am questioning whether or not to give him his second > dose. Any thoughts? > > Alissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Don't suppose you're still breastfeeding, are you? Breastmilk is marvellous for ear infections. Garlic oil too, and diluted eucalyptus oil. Plenty of natural remedies before you turn to antibiotics. If he eats dairy, reduce or eliminate it for the time being - it stimulates mucuc production and aggravates ear problems. Did the doctor take samples from his ears for analysis of bacteria, or did he just say " ear infection " after a quick look? Ear infection is a different thing to ear inflammation, which might be all he saw. Sheri has wonderful articles on ear problems - I'll see what I can find and send on. And yes, ear infections clear up very nicely on their own. Does he have a fever with it? Any other symptoms? Sue x -- Re: Re: Antibiotics?? Thanks! I do have the children's Hylands starter pack. And, I use that for coughs, fevers, and teething issues. I just wanted Joby to have a good night sleep and to feel better soon. I think I gave in too early. It's been 4 days. So, an ear infection can clear up on it's own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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