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What Causes Painful Legs, Headache And Fever?

My 5 yr old was treated for sinus infection last Wednesday when developed a fever. By Fri showed signs of improvement. Sat. Morning woke to leg pains, then in two hrs went to her back. By Sat afternoon had a serious headache and fever. Sunday seemed better Mon AM complained of back pain and sudden fever to 102 sleeping for 2+ hrs now I looked up meningitis. She s been on amoxicillin since weds evening.
Fri, 5 Dec 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. Firstly, if she is able to touch her chin to her chest, she does not have meningitis.
There are 2 possible reasons why a child will have fever while on antibiotic. First, this may be a bacterial infection the requires a different or stronger antibiotic than Amoxicillin. Second, there may be a viral infection accompanying the bacterial infection that is not susceptible to antibiotics. this time of year, when I hear fever, respiratory symptoms, and muscle ache, I think about Flu. Not that this is necessarily the diagnosis, but viral infections should be considered.
I recommend consulting with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.
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What Causes Painful Legs, Headache And Fever?

Hello. I just read through your question. Firstly, if she is able to touch her chin to her chest, she does not have meningitis. There are 2 possible reasons why a child will have fever while on antibiotic. First, this may be a bacterial infection the requires a different or stronger antibiotic than Amoxicillin. Second, there may be a viral infection accompanying the bacterial infection that is not susceptible to antibiotics. this time of year, when I hear fever, respiratory symptoms, and muscle ache, I think about Flu. Not that this is necessarily the diagnosis, but viral infections should be considered. I recommend consulting with your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.