Help! Kids Keep Getting Strep

You might want to consider getting them in to see an ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist. It may be that they dont have strep. It could be tonsilitis or some thing else.

Are you changing there toothbrushes each time they get strep? Any medications that they take with a dropper etc.? I know when my daughter got strep (3 or 4 times) They told me to change her toothbrush and anything that she took with a dropper (Poly-vi-sol w/iron etc.)

Hi C. I am so glad you are using mamasource now! I heard about the kids always having strep throat I would get another Dr. I had sore throats all the time when i was younger, and they wanted to take my tonsiles out, that could benefit the kids...so many antibiotics are not good...have you tried homeopathic meds? they work really well I use it for logan's reflux and my allergies...I am praying you guys get some releif soon...please let me know if you need anything!
S.~

Have they not seen a ears, nose and throat doctor? If not request your doctor to put in a referrel. They will check into it and see how many times they have had strep and possible want to remove their tonsils. They are wanting to remove mine as of now since I get it a few times a year and my children always get it from me. Wishing you the best of luck!

Kat~

The cure is usually taking the tonsils out. It was for me as a child. That will probably be the answer, but first I would try changing out their toothbrushes like a couple of others mentioned. You can get a pack of 4 at the dollar store. When they start the antibiotic, use one of the new ones and throw it away. Use each one only once, and by the time they are 24 hours into the antibiotic they are supposed to not be contagious anymore. At that point, you can stop changing toothbrushes. (This advice was given to me by a nurse when my son had it). One other possibility: get yourself and your husband tested for strep even if you have no symptoms. You could be a carrier.

I have been in your shoes. My son had 10 positive strep tests in 1 year. First, I think you may need a new doc. Second, the more anitbiotics they take the less they work and antibiotics can destroy their intestinal system.

It sounds like you need to go to an Ear, Nose and Throat doc and entertain the idea of having the tonsils and adnoids removed. We did that with my son last summer and he has not been sick a day since. He is eating better, gaining weight and has more energy. The surgery was rough on him but in the long run, it was sure worth it. I hope this helps and I hope your kiddos feel better soon. :)

Maybe you should try an ENT doctor first (Ears,Nose And Throat). It sounds like maybe tonsil issues that could be resolved with surgery. I know surgery is scary but after all the strep those poor babies deserve some relief.

Good Luck, I hope all ends well.

Take it or leave it, it's just my experience. Your mileage may vary.

I have 5 kids and have never given abx for strep. Yes we have had it, my 8 yo has even had scarlet fever associated with it.

Read this book it will change your life:
"How to Raise a Healthy Child In Spite of your Doctor"
-Dr. Robert Mendlesohn MD in pediatrics for 30+ years

Strep does not require treatment with abx.

Dark circles under the eyes are often signs of food/environmental allergies. Look at diet, common allergens are wheat/dairy/soy/corn (incl. corn syrup!) environment- molds/mildew/dust/pets/pollens

Look for a holistic/natural pediatrician who can do testing for food & environmental food allergies.

HTH

6 times i would definitely get them to a ent. My son gets dark circles under his eyes. His drs call them allergy bruises. You might want to check out another doctor. After fighting with mine for the past year i finally switched and my kids are doing so much better. But check inot a ENT and check on allergy problems. Fight for your kids if your worried seek answers.

My younger child didn't have a problem with strep specifically, but he was CONSTANTLY ill from month #1 until about the middle of his second year. It was always one thing after another, and he still gets sicks quite a bit. I was always thinking, "Is it the house? Is it some kind of strange allergy? Is it a syndrome of disease?"

I did finally take him to an immunologist at Duke and found it extremely helpful. There are lots of technical / medical terms for Riley's problem, but essentially it turns out my child has almost none of the antibodies that protect against lung infection. Immunologists can test for all kinds of immunoglobulins and then get a statistical report back, so you can see these things in black and white. The numbers won't keep Riley from getting sick all the time, but they sure explained what was going on. A good immunologist might cost you more than your regular co-pay, but if strep keeps rearing it's ugly head, I bet an immunologist could help you figure out what's going on and why.

L.

Talk to your Dr. about you kids having epsteen bar virus

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Hey C.,

My son is 7 years old now and back in 2005 we were having the same exact problem. I was going to remove him from school at least every other week for a "sinus infection/ Strep" His eyes would matte together during his sleep from everything not begin able to drain. I am massage therapist and I was constantly working on his sinus cavity to aid with drainage. He was on antibotics for strep and sinus infections which NEVER worked. Finally we saw a ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) I found out that his tonsils and adnoids were enlarged and creating blockage causing the sinus infections/and throat irration leading to strep. We decided as a family to have them both removed. Since then he has not had one sinus infection nor strep, the black circles under his eyes are gone and he has not woken up with matted eyes from infection. I don't know if it could be the same for your child, but it does sound alot alike. Might be something to check out. Hope it helps

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Get yourself and your kids off sugsr as much as possible...sugar breeds infections.
Try adding a little bleach to your dish water, if you do not have a dish washer. Use bleach/water or bleach wipes on all surfaces...doorknobs,telephone,remote/PStation controlers..etc.
LaDonna B

C., I would consult an ENT, because when I was a child I kept strep all the time. My mother had my tonsils taken out because alot of my problem was that the tonsils were holding infection and none of the antibiotics were working. I just took one right after another. I didn't get strep anymore till I was a teenager and haven't had any since and I am now 24. Well, I wish you luck.

Sounds like their immune system is low. Collidal Silver is a natural antibiotic. Works with your natural immune system.
http://www.theolivebranch.com/news/silver.htm
This is a great web site and full of information. CS is good for so many things. I highly recommend it. Also, Vitamin C. Hyland's makes a dissolving Vitamin C or C-plus Cold tablets. They dissolve instantly in their mouth. I hope this helps.
W. from Indiana