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After 6 days of diarrhea I took Sarah to the doctor. She had been refusing to eat/drink very well the past two days and I was so worried about dehydration. I didn’t learn much at the doctor…big surprise. She said if it’s an infection/virus, it should go away soon. If we still have diarrhea in 2-3 days to call her back and she’ll order a stool sample. However, she said there still not much that can be done for “treatment” even if we get to that point. She just said to make sure she’s hydrated.
I found out the reason Sarah isn’t wanting to eat, however…she has a double ear infection! Doah! We JUST finished amoxicillian two days ago!!!
We were hestitant to start her on another antibiotic b/c of the risk of more diarrhea so I’m supposed to wait a day or two before filling the prescription (in hopes her diarrhea has stopped by then). I got Zithromax this time instead of amox. so we’ll see how she does. Anyone used that?Just wanted to update everyone. Still no real answers and I’m praying the diarrhea stops SOON!
AmyChristine! I’m so happy to hear that!! That gives me hope! Her stools today have had a *little* more substance than they have been…so I’m hoping that means she is turning the corner…but the frequency of them is still abnormal…so we’ll see. I’m so glad Myles is feeling better!!!
I noticed while I was in the pharmacy drive thru that the script for the zithromax was only for 5 days and she put 1tsp for the first day, and 1/2 tsp 1x a day for 4 days. Is that because of Sarah’s diarrhea or is the dosing just that much different with amoxicillian and zithromax?
I also realized something about my “dairy trial” with yogurt…the doctor told me today that babies with prolonged diarrhea can develop a temp. milk intolerance b/c the bacteria that helps digest it has been swept away. I reminded her that Sarah is on a hypo-allergenic formula and it shouldn’t make a difference. BUT she might react poorly to the yogurt because of the diarrhea/milk intolerance and then I’ll get the false impression that she can’t tolerate milk period. So maybe now isn’t the best time to trial…but I want so badly for her to have some good bacteria in her system! I wish we lived closer to a health food store. That’s southern Illinois for ya…corn fields and cows!
Amy
That’s how things started improving for Myles. On the 6th his stools finally started to have some substance…not all liquid….but they were still very frequent and very loose. They gradually got better and better and in only a 24 hour period became normal again. Sounds like Sarah is on her way to recovery.
Zithromax is always given that way. A double dose the first day and then 1/2 that dose for four more days. It actually stays in the body for 10 days. I don’t know how but 5 days of meds is actually 10 days of coverage.
Yes, it’s true that babies can develop a temporary intolerance to dairy….but it’s the lactose they have difficulty with….so I would think if she does have this problem you would notice it with the Alimentum. Doesn’t Alimentum contain lactose?
I planned on keeping Myles on Soy for at least a week because of the possibility of lactose intolerance from the diarrhea but he’s already showing signs that he will become consitpated on soy so we’re doing Good Start for a while.
I hope Sarah is doing great tomorrow!!
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