Sinus Infection

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I was just curious...(8) has been on IVIG for 3 years. During

that time he was getting chronic bronchitis, so they put him on

prophylactic Augmentin, twice a day, long term. Its been about a

year now. Only two minor breakthrough infections resulting in a 10

day change of antibiotics and then back. I am very quick to go to

the Dr. at the first sign of trouble because with even if it

does not get severe, it just won't go away at all. I brought him to

the pediatrician for an unrelated issue (he started have a facial

tic) and the Dr. said, " He has a bad sinus infection. " ... I had no

idea!

Is that common??? I am so conscious of bringing him at the first

cough, the first day of fever (don't see much fever anymore???).

And here, he did have an occasional blood drip from his nose, but

nothing major, just a drip. I guess that should have been my clue?

He had no typical symptoms of an infection (of course our kids are

not typical anyway). No fever, headache, stuffed nose...nothing!

How else would I have known??? Are there any other symptoms that

are more vague that I can keep in mind. I was so surprised.

Also, while I'm posting...he also complains alot that his legs

hurt? Is that just growing pains or could that be related to

something? The IVIG or maybe blood levels?? Just curious if anyone

has had any of these issues.

Regarding the tic, I know this is not the forum, but if anyone has

experience with ADHD, ritalin and tics...please feel free to email

me. If it's not one problem, its another...it never ends.

Thanks a bunch!

Kim - Mom to 8 (CVID, ADHD); Nick, 10 and 5

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