Stomach Upset

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Just wondering if your son has been checked for inflammatory bowel

disease. This disease also causes periodic fevers, and can cause

diarrhea.

Just thought I'd throw this out there because the " fever syndromes " are

not the only diseases which cause periodic fevers.

The Singulair may have nothing to do with the stomachaches.

Is he having any other symptoms like nausea, or rashes, or loss of weight?

Heidi

Mommy to Mason

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Hi there

My son just started Singular and has had some recent stomach cramps and

diarrhea. Our physician confirmed today that it could be a potential side

effect of the Singular(these side effects are noted on Merck Frost's website as

well). He also has a slight rash on his back and chest which is not bothering

him. Again, the rash could be a side effect of the Singular or something else.

It is not a hive type rash.

He is definitely feeling better now, as the cramps have seemed to disappear, but

if they worsen, we need to call our Physician back.

I should note, our Dr mentioned today that usually if you are to have a result

from a medication it does usually happen within the first 48 hours.

We are still keeping him on the Singular at this time, as the cramps have

disappeared.

Re: Stomach upset

Just wondering if your son has been checked for inflammatory bowel

disease. This disease also causes periodic fevers, and can cause

diarrhea.

Just thought I'd throw this out there because the " fever syndromes " are

not the only diseases which cause periodic fevers.

The Singulair may have nothing to do with the stomachaches.

Is he having any other symptoms like nausea, or rashes, or loss of weight?

Heidi

Mommy to Mason

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Thank you for your responses. is 27 months old and has had a

monthly periodic fevers since he was 12 months old. His symptoms

during an episode include: extremely swollen lymph nodes, sore

throat, dark circles under the eyes, loss of appetite, joint aches,

mouth ulcers, fevers that last 6-7 days, temperatures that reach 105

degrees, excessive sweating when sleeping, one febrile seizure, lots

of crying and glassy eyes. The diarrhea started 2 months ago after a

really bad 7 day fever episode. I got it under control by omitting

milk for a week and giving him rice, etc. After the really bad fever

episode we decided to put him on a trial of Singulair. Once he

started the Singulair he started eating a ton, sleeping better, and

his next fever episode was shorter and the temps were much lower. I

was thrilled . When the episode ended I noticed the diarrhea was

back. Note: He had no diarrhea the 1st two weeks on Singulair.

He is still having diarrhea two weeks after the small fever episode

and yesterday he started vomiting when he woke up. Other than that he

is running around like a happy, normal little boy this week. He also

has never had any hives or rashes on his body.

I'm having his stool tested this week. That was quite the task

putting stool in 4 little containers. The things we do as mothers!!!

My gut tells me that it's either the Singulair, excessive Motrin use,

a milk allergy or some sort of bacteria in his intestines. I did look

up Inflammatory Bowel Disease after reading your posting. I will

bring that up to his Doctor...just to make sure we aren't missing

something.

The Doctor said he is fully hydrated...so I'm just waiting on the

testing to come back from his stool samples. I did read on the

Singulair package insert that it could cause diarrhea. The Doctor we

saw yesterday didn't think it was causing it...but who knows? This is

such a guessing game! I just want him to feel better.

Amy- Mom to -age 2

[Guest guest]

Try mixing kefit w cultured buttermilk, very easy 2 make, like russian kefir.

Just add more milk. Brews in 1day. Kefir that sits too long causes stomach

pain.

eco

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