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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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ScaredSIlly31 08/12/2011

My 2 yr old started with an ear infection and fever on tuesday. They gave her Amoxicillon (spelling) then yesterday she woke up covered in hives. Something that i have never seen or dealt with. She was miserable all day long until. So being that im a first time mom, with anxiety and hypochondria, I rushed her to the ER they gave her benadryl and she was good. She woke up today looking better and but as the day goes on he breals out a little bit, no fever (good thing) and a diffrent antibiotic. I hate asking the nurses at the dr office because they make me feel like an idiot by always answering me assuming i know what tye hell they r talking about. Anywhoo. Any moms out there. Have you experienced this? How long can an ear infection last?? I just want my baby back to normal. I havent eaten well or slept all week long. Ive lost 6 lbs this week. Thats how stressed i am!!! Please help. Please :-(

deleted_user 08/12/2011

I'm not a mom, but I grew up with 7 younger siblings... so I just want to comfort you... ear infections in babies can take a while to heal - sometimes weeks! Just take care of your little one, and take care of yourself so you can take of her!!

Remember to keep an eye on her temperature. :) She'll be fine. Try to get some rest. Maybe you need to let a trusted lady in your life take care of your baby for a few hours while you go get a pedicure??

ScaredSIlly31 08/12/2011

Thank you Cece91. That is so comforting. I feel that im alone on this, even my husband acts like its not a big deal. Which i know its a common infection, but its a first for me.
And a pedi would be sooooo awesome right now :-D

deleted_user 08/12/2011

No problem, I get really anxious and tense about little kids too (I'm really protective over my siblings, I always think the worst will happen to them!) - but I also know that kids are pretty resilient!! God made their bodies tough despite how tiny they are. You grew up perfectly fine... and your daughter will too!! :)

deleted_user 08/12/2011

I have an eight-year old, and even though she's always been pretty healthy, I was horribly anxious about her health when she was little. It's gotten better as she's gotten older. It sounds like your daughter had an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin, which is not very uncommon, and something to watch out for if she ever gets an antibiotic script in the future. My daughter had an ear infection once and it took about a week to clear up. Don't feel bad about bugging the pediatrician and nurses to give you info if that will make you feel better. It's your child's health and it's their job to provide the parents the info you need to keep your child healthy now and in the future. Anyway, as Cece said, keep an eye on the temp and relax a little if you can. I hope she's better very soon!

ScaredSIlly31 08/12/2011

Thank you both so much. If I could I would hug yall! Lol. I feel so much better. This is her first time getting sick and im just freaking out!!

deleted_user 08/12/2011

ear infections are sooooo common in babies (we have 6 kids)....they make the babies horribly miserable because their little ears hurt!! I am sorry to hear that she had a reaction to the antibiotic. I am glad to hear she is ok. if her ears seem to start bothering her you can buy "little ones" ear drops...they are all natural ear drops and work wonders for the pain. I hope everyone is well soon

deleted_user 08/12/2011

well the hives are prolly from the amox...i as well can NOT take this anti nor can either one of my kiddies...ear inf can last anywhere to 3-7 days as long as the baby is taken an antib......if you have a health food store go get an ear candle they work WONDERS...and she will be feeling better in no time....and its naturallll also so no man made crappy stuff for her to take

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