Flu Symptoms 2011

1. The Dez Pirate says:

   January 25, 2011 at 11:12 am

   I’ve had ear infections all my life, and I’ve never had one that bad. I’d ask about a diff kind of antibiotic maybe.
2. onlymatch4u says:

   January 25, 2011 at 12:11 pm

   Did your doctor tell you that 90% of ear infections are viral, not bacterial? Did he take swab sample to verify it was bacterial before prescribing the antibiotic? Did your doctor tell you that if you give your child the antibiotic and the problem is viral that the antibiotic will inhibit the action of the “T” cells in the humoral immune system that fights viruses?

   Most ear infections go away with no medications, but if bacterial, antibiotics can help, but if it is viral, the antibiotics will extend the problem. Tylenol inhibits the immune response the body uses to fight bacteria & viruses. If the fever gets really high, then it is advisable to consider a drug, but at 102 to 103 degrees, the immune system is working to fight the germs and reducing the fever will prevent the body’s normal defenses from working.

   Pain killers, etc. are all designed to relieve symptoms, but they stop the body’s normal defenses and extend the problems making it difficult for the body to defend itself.

   good luck to you
3. Kelly A says:

   January 25, 2011 at 12:40 pm

   Usually when taking antibiotics you will notice dramatic improvement within the first 48 hours of taking the medication. It is possible that the antibiotic she is taking is not the right antibiotic or is not strong enough for the infection she has. She must complete the full prescription she was given for the antibiotic, even if she feels better.

   I would recommend you contact her doctor and they will most likely prescribe a different antibiotic if her symptoms do not improve.
4. dgbrsand1 says:

   January 25, 2011 at 1:08 pm

   First the antibiotic might not be the right one. The doctor needs to do blood work. Second get a Humidifier. She probably has sinus drainage that is not breaking up. Also turn heating down if you can. This will help but doctor needs to be called and alerted.
5. Gizzie says:

   January 25, 2011 at 1:22 pm

   Here’s something to always consider with headaches associated with ear pain.

   You may need to see a orthodontist in the future if it affects you with headaches, face aches & ear aches. Don’t move your jaw side to side and don’t test it.

   I have TMJ. It can get so bad that it feels like my ears are exploding and my face is imploding.

   Stress kills the whole healing process and even working out can increase the actual stress rather than reducing it. I had to stop working out all together and just hit the pool.

   When it’s really bad, I drink my breakfast or porridge, lunch (soups) & eat soft pasta for dinners.

   I don’t touch uncooked vegetables or fruit, avoid popcorn, gum, corn on the cob and anything that involves widening the mouth or moving it side to side.

   Medication that say TENSION HEADACHE help more. ht now to take the swelling down in areas moved and bumped that you don’t even know about.

   1. I used to use a combination of medications which included 400mg Ibuprofen 4x a day with food. This takes the swelling and inflammation down. DO NOT exceed1600mg in one day and you may need prilosec for stomach protection as ALL ANTI INFLAMMATORIES are difficult on the stomach. ***You can use Tylenol with Ibuprofen and Aspirin watch for daily maximums & don’t exceed.

   2. Robaxacet is Tylenol (acetominophen) combined with methocarbonal (muscle relaxant)…this also comes with codeine on request from the pharmacist. This only relaxes any tight muscles around the pain and helps reduce some pain. You can use Robaxacet with Ibuprofen and Aspirin, BUT NOT Tylenol as it’s already an ingredient in this pill.

   3. Robaxacyl is Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) combines with methocarbonal (muscle relaxant)…this has a blood thinning active ingredient and isn’t ideal for anyone under age 16 years or complications with blood pressure, ailments, etc. This both takes down the inflammation as well as treats the pain.You can use Robaxacyl with Ibuprofen and Tylenol, BUT NOT Aspirin as it’s already an ingredient in this pill.
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   4. Aleve is a Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory (Naproxen) which will helps reduce the inflammation, and as the inflammation decreases so does the pain; BUT you CANNOT mix this drug with any of the above mentioned safely.

   5. Dynamint has been used on horses legs for years, but it does an amazing job on sore neck muscles. It’s ingredients are Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil , Tea Tree Oil and Calendula Oil.

   6. Deep Cold Gold is an alternative rub that works very well on tight aching tendons on your upper shoulders, neck and TMJ joints.

   7. DHE treatment in emergency is also an alternative. This can be used by people who are on serotonin inhibitors like tryptalines, but not by triptans as it could induce heart attack or stroke.

   You should always keep track of your headaches on a calendar in your room or dayplanner so you have something to show the doctor if this becomes an ongoing problem. If you were doing something the day before or earlier in the day that may have triggered it, then mark that down too.

   A lifetime of headaches, migraines, TMJ headaches, head injury, etcI also asked for diazepam or ativan to help with stress as in the night and at school the automatic response is to CLENCH. I found my mouth piece increased my clenching and I’ve broken 3. Since I stopped using it, things have settled much quicker.

   There is an EXERCISE CALLED CLUCKING. You put your tongue up to the top of your mouth and move the tongue forward to make a clucking noise until she’s tired. If she can try to be conscious where she places her tongue. It should rest at the top of her mouth and not flat or back down. She doesn’t touch the top front teeth when she clucks.

   Please review the links for diet & exercise outlines and youtube videos to show you how to do it. Remember to do things in moderation because TMJ is debilitating and can put you in bed for weeks with immoblized and migraines with vomiting which hurts to vomit.

   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporoma…

   http://www.ctds.info/tmj.html
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vg5Y1YZ…