7 Year Old Fever 103 and Can't Have Motrin

It most likely is a virus. If she is able to eat, give her some saltine crackers and some good chicken noodle soup. The dizzy feeling is from lying down and not eating enough. It happens to most of us when we are sick and all we want to do is sleep and lay down. I would give her some Gatorade , the electrolytes will help keep her hydrated and less dizzy. The Tylenol is working if her fever is going down. 100/101 are very low grade fever readings. I would also give her a good bath, and just continues with the Tylenol. Hope she feels better soon!

As long as the tylenol is keeping it lower than 102, you're good to go.

Fevers are always higher at night, unfortunately. They do have a benefit though... it means the body is working to fight off an illness and it's doing its job. If the fever is making her uncomfortable, then Tylenol can help her aches and pains. The room temperature bath is a good idea as well as cool drinks, warm broth, and whatever liquids she'll take.

If her fever is uncontrolled with Tylenol and/or reaches 104* I would call the dr and tell him you're headed to the ER with her, to which he'll probably agree.

actually the tylenol is doing its job....& the virus has to run its course.

the only other thing would be to keep a cool washcloth on the back of her neck...that will help bring down the fever. & it's okay for her to run 100-101.....

Doctors don't consider 102 a high temperature and I wouldn't put her in a tub for a temperature unless very high. It often chills them, according to our doctor, and is worse than doing nothing but Tylenol. The Tylenol will keep it down below 104 plus and she should be fine with fluids. The temperature won't hurt her and it's showing her body is fighting whatever she has, probably a virus.

When I was a kid, my mom used to always give us ice pops when we had a fever. It did help bring the fever down, and it was like a special treat and made us feel better. We always got the minute maid fruit juice ones. They are kind of shaped like triangles. But any ice pop would probably work the same way.

Get her in a bath tub with room temp water...and have her use a clothe to sponge herself...If that makes sense. that will help draw out the heat.

I never medicate for a temp under 100. So you are doing the right thing giving her the meds with 103.....keep that up.

Luke warm bath is the only other thing I can think of.

Remember Fever means her body is doing its job. It is ok not to get involved when the body is doing its thing.....Keeping her comfy and stable is all that matters.

If it goes for more then 4 days get her back into the doctor and checked out for something more going on then just the fever/cold/flu.

good luck and you get some rest yourself...worrying about a sick kid can be exhausting.

With my kids, I let the fever burn itself out.
I don't give them any Tylenol or Motrin, unless they are very high in temp or uncomfortable or in pain.
And I monitor them/their temp every hour or less. Day and night.

A fever will return... if the child is still sick.

Your daughter also has a headache. Also per her fever.

24 hours of being fever free, is the usual guideline, about when/if a child can go back to school etc.

Put a baggie of mostly water with some ice in it behind her neck and the cool rag on the top of her chest. This is where a lot of arteries are close to the surface. It will help keep her brain cool but if this fever lasts much longer the doc may need to write a prescription for something stronger. I think it sounds like a nasty bug.

try a luke warm bath usually helps my kids break a high fever.

You can give her a luke warm bath to help bring the temp down temporarily. But I agree with others 100 or 101 is not high and exactly where it should be after Tylenol.
Keep her hydrated and in bed and hopefully she will be better in a few days.
Good luck.

cold wash clothes behind her neck can help, let her have as many popsicles/freezy pops as she wants. Make slushy's out of orange juice in the freezer. Take OJ and put in a cup and put in freezer till it turns into slush. Cool baths can help

warm bath...not hot not cold to her it will feel cold though. have her stay in there as long as she can stand it. about 10 minutes i'd think. that may help.
cold wet wash cloth on the neck and forearms can help

Hi, C.:

It is interesting that you say her face was swollen. Had you
thought about calling an allergist?
I hope your child gets better quick.
D.

When my boys temps are that high I will putt them in a tepid bath. Not cold and not hot just warm. Also get some gateraide or pedia light. She will need the electralightss.

I hope she feels better soon!! Good luck and God Bless!