Calling Dr Moms: Is it teething?

Question

The past two weeks my daughter has been teething, or so that's what I think it is. Over the weekend she was fussier than normal and wanted to be held and not play. Here's her symptoms:

Past two weeks:

*Low grade fever- highest has been 100.2 and does not have a fever every day

*Gnawling on everything- somedays worse than others

*Runny nose- clear

*Fussiness

*Didn't want to eat cereal for 3 days last week, but took it fine this weekend.

This weekend she started:

*Not eating as much- 3-4oz compared to the normal 6oz every 3hrs

*Plays for 5 min in walker or on floor then wants to be held

*When held doesn't want toys to look at just wants to be held

*She was taking naps every 2 hours or so compared to every 3-4 hours and the naps were for longer periods of time than normal

*When she is going to sleep she fights it. Normally lays tummy to tummy and falls right asleep now she does not want to be layed on her tummy

*Rubbing eyes when tired.

Today she woke up with a slight cough, but it sounded watery and her breath smelt like vomit afterwards. She did not vomit.

We are going to the doctor this afternoon, but I wanted to ask the Dr Moms what they think it might be. Is it teething or possibly something else?

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

sounds like teething to me . my son is 15 months old and we just had him in the e.r. this weekend with a 103. fever . they ran the tests and everything was fine. he's getting his two year molars in . all the syptoms are the same as you have described. do like you are doing and go get her checked just ot make sure . good luck  

Answer 2

you didn't mention how old the baby is..it could be teething..it also could be a cold.. my son just got over the same thing..runny nose, low grade fever for three days, change in eating and playing habits..hopefully the doctor will have an answer for you

Answer 3

yes sounds like it

get teething tablets... I got them at walmart.

they melt in their mouth instantly and mellow them out - takes the edge off.

also i loved baby oragel when the tooth starts to cut. it relieved pain - helped at bedtime and especially feedings.

good luck.