Re: Re: 1st cast change and fever

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Amy,That is terrible that he is so sick. I don't know much about RSV, none of my kids ever got it. Hang in there and keep us updated on how he is doing when you get a second. Patty, mom of Isabella, 2 years old, in 3rd cast (Rochester) & mom to & EvanTo:

infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Re: 1st cast change and fever

Thanks for all of your feedback. I took to the

doctor yesterday and it ends up he has RSV (and an ear infection, but I’m

more concerned with the RSV). Has anyone ever had to deal with this? has

now had a fever for 5 days (still has it) and is very irritable. We have him on

nebulizer treatments 3 times a day, an antibiotic, and motrin every 6 hours. He

is having a very hard time sleeping, but sleeps much better when we’re

holding him (we haven’t gotten any sleep since Friday!). Dave is helping

out during the night, so I have relief. The doctor said this will probably last

for 2 weeks and there is nothing to do to cure it, but the nebulizer will help

him breath better. I’m wondering if he picked this up while he was in the

hospital (during casting or while we were in the ER that same day for his high

fever). I’m just worried because I’m sure the RSV is exacerbated

since he is in a cast. Does the cast actually push on your lungs to

decrease your breathing ability? Any advice regarding RSV would be greatly

appreciated. Thanks. Amy

Mommy to , 9 months old, 2nd cast from

Rochester (started at 37 degrees and is now 26 degrees out of cast)