https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:56:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149608 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:43:09 +0000 Pepper 2149608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: I'll wall you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149597 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:34:34 +0000 catomd00 2149597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: hope lo feels better soon! Be in the lookout for yeast rash. At the first site, we go to cloth wipes and water, and I make diaper cream with lotramin, zinc oxide and Maalox and it clears it up instantly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149490 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:30:10 +0000 looch 2149490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's considered quick in this case? We always go into the office when something isn't right and there's no prescribing anything without being seen.</p> <p>Numerous peds have told us that the reason why we had ear infections is because there were colds that came before and the mucus collects in the ear canal. The shape of the ear canal changes as kids get older, helping them to become more efficient in clearing out the mucus. So, after a cold, I'd be on the look out for a fever and most times, it was an ear infection.</p> <p>I think you have to weigh your alternatives. If your child is fine with nothing and they clear up, great. It's not been our experience and I would rather treat the actual problem then just dose with tylenol/motrin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149432 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:42:30 +0000 lamariniere 2149432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. We've been lucky and able to catch the symptoms early. The last time DS had the beginnings of an infection the ped recommended administering ibuprofen 3x per day along with a nasal spray 2x a day. He gave us a prescription for antibiotics but said to wait 3 days. We didn't end up needing the antibiotics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149422 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:58:17 +0000 coopsmama 2149422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: @Foodnerd81: Thanks ladies! It's such a tough call to know what to do when our little ones are sick. I'm feeling a lot better about the decision and just hoping she makes a quick turnaround. It's so hard to watch them be sick.</p> <p>@matador84: Every 6 to 8 weeks?!? Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry -- for both them and you. How miserable. Have they ever figured out what causes them for your kids? </p> <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: Which ones does he have you try? I started her on garlic oil and mullein flower oil drops on Friday, did the salt sock treatment, rubbed lavender EO mixed with coconut oil on the bones behind and in front of her ear, gave chamomilla 6x for her irritability, used grapes red oil extract, tea tree oil, and didn't stifle her fever for 3 days! Nothing seemed to help and her fever just kept creeping up. It was really frustrating - would love to know what your doctor has had success with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149421 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:44:51 +0000 Mamasig 2149421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: That's exactly why my son has had tubes twice. The infections clear but the fluid remains. Basically, he would hear as if he was under water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149420 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:44:05 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2149420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Edited because that was too long with too much info. </p> <p>Suffice to say, abx resistant infections are not fun at all. AT ALL. </p> <p>@pepper: ugh it sucks. Sorry you had to go through that. Are you able to handle any abx now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149412 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:29:44 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2149412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. He recommends homeopathic remedies first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149401 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:01:18 +0000 matador84 2149401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coopsmama: I bet your LO gets to feeling better soon! Our ped is pretty aggressive and usually rx'es right away, I would love to try a wait and see approach but my kids get ear infections (well not the older one anymore) about every 6-8 weeks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149399 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:55:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 2149399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: oh poor kiddo! I prefer a wait and see approach but in this case I would def give them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections/page/2#post-2149393 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:46:33 +0000 Pepper 2149393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Hope she is feeling better soon! I am super cautious with antibiotics as well, but it sounds like you definitely made the right choice. My husband just got over a double ear infection and the antibiotics really helped.</p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: Several years ago I suffered through a c-diff infection for 9 months caused by a broad spectrum antibiotic that I really didn't need. I feel your pain! I hope you're feeling better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149389 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:37:47 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2149389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: so is it basically a life-long thing, will you always be susceptible to it? how long are you on antibiotic therapy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149381 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:29:14 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2149381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Yes..luckily there are a few drugs that can still work on the one I got, but no guarantees. I am terrified of my family members getting it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149374 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:20:53 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2149374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: ugh I'm so sorry to hear that :( It is so scary. I couldn't imagine going through that personally. In my microbiology class we watched a documentary on antibiotic resistant bacteria and I think it's a bigger problem than people realize. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149372 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:19:24 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2149372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: yeah, I've unfortunately been infected with an antibiotic resistant bug (edited, it said drug before but I meant bug, lol) and it honestly has changed a lot of things about my life. Life will back to normal but it has not been fun and I don't wish it on anyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149363 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:12:09 +0000 coopsmama 2149363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, her fever hit 105 so we said that's it and got her started on the antibiotics. It's amoxicillin and I'm nervous for a reaction but hoping it will be just fine and that it will help. This is our first go with an ear infection for either kid and man, they are so frustrating. </p> <p>So glad for everyone's input! It made me feel a lot better about giving them. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149338 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:49:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2149338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: yeah I definitely understand that side of it. It's unfortunate! At least you can play an important role in educating those who are open to it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149334 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:47:53 +0000 MenagerieMama 2149334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: it's not always the doctor. You would be surprised how many times I've been yelled at (by patients) for not prescribing antibiotics for a viral infection even with a CBC differential to back me up. I've even had patients cry over it. Not everyone understands the problem and some docs have given up the battle. I agree that it's a huge issue though and only prescribe them if they are necessary and sometimes have some unhappy patients but I like to think I at least educate a few. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149320 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:38:35 +0000 Truth Bombs 2149320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: oh good, glad it's not a doc you'll see regularly. Perhaps he's not used to pediatric cases. If your daughter still has a high fever and obvious discomfort I would start the meds right away. There's just no reason for her to be miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149319 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:35:56 +0000 lovehoneybee 2149319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2/3 times we've known he has ear infections we've found out because he's in the ER with scary high fevers. The third time we brought him to the pedi for a lingering seal cough, and she told us he had an ear infection. She didn't prescribe them then because he didn't seem to be in any pain and wasn't burning up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149316 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:32:31 +0000 coopsmama 2149316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: It was the ER doctor who told us to wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149308 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:28:02 +0000 anbanan15 2149308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: actually the only way you can confirm a bacterial infection is with a culture and sensitivity (blood, sputum, urine, etc). A CBC with diff will just give you an idea of the cause of infection (bacterial, viral, etc) but in now way confirms a bacterial infection without a culture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149299 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:17:09 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2149299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: ugh. HUGE medical issue that is SO easily preventable. Abx will only continue to be a wonderful thing if used correctly.</p> <p>@coopsmama: ASK!! Seriously. Next time they're about to prescribe, ask for a CBC differential. The neutrophil count will be elevated with a bacterial infection, monocytes will be elevated in viruses. We know for sure that ear infections are bacterial, but other illnesses there is usually no way to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149295 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:16:07 +0000 anbanan15 2149295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of my kids have had an ear infection, but my second is neutropenic so she gets prescribed antibiotics for everything...a scratch, a puffy eye, fevers (along with being hospitalized)....it's too big of a risk to wait for a blood culture to confirm a bacterial infection and they can't trust her body to mount a response to any potential infections in it's own. On one hand I t really bothers me because I don't want her to become resistant, but I also understand the severity of our situation and appreciate them being proactive and every doctor taking her seriously. They are very cautious to rotate antibiotics whenever possible and usually won't perscribe the same one within a certain time frame of each other unless medically necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149285 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:12:33 +0000 Smurfette 2149285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If my LO had that high of a fever, there is no way I wouldn't give her antibiotics. Ear infections are seriously painful, why wouldn't I give her medicine? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149283 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:12:00 +0000 Truth Bombs 2149283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor is very hesitant to prescribe medicine in general (he won't give Zantac unless the baby is losing weight or screams whenever awake). But when it comes to ear infections, he doesn't mess around. My daughter is a really cheery sick kid so we usually don't catch them until they are really bad. We are about to get a second set of ears tubes because our only options were risking damage to the ear from persistent infections or basically constant antibiotic use. No one likes giving their kid antibiotics, but when you know it's going to fix their illness, you do what you have to do. Yes, antibiotics are over prescribed, that doesn't mean we should stop using them in situations where they are appropriate. A doctor who took a "wait and see" approach with a 104 degree fever with a clear cause that can be treated is not a doctor I would continue to see. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149280 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:09:01 +0000 coopsmama 2149280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: That is awesome of your doctor to do that and verify that the antibiotics are actually needed!! I wish mine had. It'd make me feel a lot better about giving her the antibiotics! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149278 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:08:32 +0000 blackbird 2149278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: huge peeve of mine as well. My mom has been on antibiotics a lot and never knows why! She's been on them for colds before "just in case". Gahhhhh </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149275 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:07:02 +0000 coopsmama 2149275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so interesting to me!! Thanks for all the responses. I picked up the antibiotics tonight and may start them earlier than the second doc advised because she sure is miserable.</p> <p>I've been trying every other home remedy and it doesn't seem to be helping at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-your-ped-quick-to-prescribe-antibiotics-for-ear-infections#post-2149274 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:06:58 +0000 lawbee11 2149274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For ear infections ours gives them right away (though now she has tubes so we're able to do drops). LO always woke up crying when she had ear infections, so I didn't want to keep her in pain just to avoid antibiotics. </p>