My little girl is complaining of headaches. She never did before - she is only 4 yrs old.

I thought maybe it is because of her sinuses. I don't want to give her medicine all the time- this is not good.

I have prayed for her and she feels better. But then it comes back every night.

I was wondering what I could do for her?

Thanks 101

spiritual or whatever. It does not matter.

101 Sometimes praying isn't going to be the only way to cure an illness. In fact it's never worked for me. It sounds like sinus problems. You should try the meds and if that doesn't work take her to the doctor.

I will try the motrin tonight. I believe that Bendryl is an antihistimine. Maybe I could give her some of that. It makes you sleepy though. Hmm. I will see about the different over the counters they have.

Yeah, I'm not sure what all they have for sinus problems. I usually don't have a problem with it, but when I do I know they're a pain in the..... well the head.

101 - If medicine doesn't work and she continues to have headaches, then it could have somehting to do with her eye site, maybe the poor lil tinker may need glasses!!

It would hurt to take her to an optician

She has her vision checked before. It is good.

But I have thought that it is sinus. I will try some Motrin at first and vicks.

Most likely sinius. It's Tis season for such annoyances.

Believe it or not physical problems can be caused my mental or emotional ones. Not accusing you of being a bad parent because I doubt with all my heart that you are, but how much stress is your daughter usually under? I have also noticed that prolonged exposure to LCD's and normal televisions can cause my head to hurt, as well as flourescent lights. Too little sleep causes it as well. In fact I was recently on antibiotics for tonsilitis probably brought on by far too much stress. Horrific headaches came with it, too.

Go to the doctor 101 period, Namaste sheri

Maybe that is it also. I noticed it was last night after her Daddy dropped her off. She cried a lot. She misses him. But some is her sinuses. Because she has a lot of upper resiperatory problems- ears, nose and throat.

She usually tells me when she is sad though. She is very vocal.

The TV thing is out. She watches from a distance.

Thank you.

What Sherri said ...its a good idea..there may not be anything seriously wrong but gee you can't take chances, I know of a woman that did take the chances and sadly she shouldn't have, she too should have acted fast.

I am calling now- I no longer have insurance. Sigh.

101 do you smoke around her or does her dad?? very common to have sinus problems because of smoking.

101 headaches can be caused from her teeth or ear aches or stress or a million other things. I know it's hard since you don't have insurance but this definately isn't the place to help your little one, she needs a doctor so like my girl Sheri I say take her ASAP.....

Her teeth are in. She hasn't complained of ears hurting. No fever or anything present, not discharge or colored mucus. I called the doctor it is $30 -b $80 depending on the vist. They will take 50% off if you pay right then. The ladie told me if she takes some OTC for a few days and gets better then she is fine. If not make an appointment.

101 don't you have free clinics? they cost nothing, emergency room, even call an abulance they will treat her you can figure a way to pay later, can you borrow money can your church help?? how about friends?? Get that baby some help i get sinus headaches they are painful. namaste sheri

I know of no free clinics. The health department is based on income. But they do not know her. The church will help if I ask.

The health department takes all day long. I have to work. I will figure out something.

I promise.

101 you'll feel better to its no fun when your child is sick, it'll be okay , its propbably minor thats great if your church will help maybe they have a doctor that can look at her( one of the members?). namaste Sheri

My Aunt is a nurse. We have no doctors at church. Only the blue collar men. But I think I will know. I was told that if you don't have a fever or green discharge then infection is not present? I will make sure she gets better. I am sure she is fine. I just don't like when she is complaining of pain.

I agree, I had a problem with headaches before and after a check up with my doc, he told me by looking at my teeth, he could tell right away that I was grinding them in my sleep!!

Yes a persons teeth will be grind down to where you can't see the cusps as well as before- smooth surface.

a child usually doesn't grind their teeth. If she did her teeth would be worn a bit.

But that is a good thought to it.

101 You ARE going to take Mac to at least you Aunt right?

Yeah she just seen her yesterday. She said to give her a breathing treatment.

She suggested that it is the daycare - the colds and stuff.


I think mack will be fine. I will give her another breathing treatment tonight and some Motrin. I will see how she feels then.

I'm curious if you had no intention of taking the advise of anyone here why did you ask the question? As a single mother I know how hard it is to find the money for things but your childs health is not something that you just wait and see about. There are so many things that could cause this, how old is your daughter? she is young is she not, so there could be more wrong then just these headaches that she doesn't no how to verbilize? what are you waiting for exactly?

More expensive, but definitely more appropriate would be to see a specialist. They'll be able to narrow down exactly what causes these headaches and also provide the right treatment. Unfortunately GP's aren't qualified to do much beyond "here, take an asprin, if it's not better in a week, come back and see me again (at which point they'll just refer you to said specialist anyhow)".

Though they aren't entirely accurate either. When i was a teenager I had severe cluster headaches (a specific type of headache where pressure builds up behind the eye). I had these headaches for months. I went to a specialist who misdiagnosed it as tension headaches. He gave me anti-tension tablet thingies. Which just made me sick without stopping the headaches. Every visit to the specialist, he's like Not any better? Here, add another tablet (to the point I was taking like 8 anti-tension tablets a day). Eventually, I got fed up, quit the meds, and stopped seeing him. I was no longer sick, and (possibly coincidentally) the headaches stopped.

Cluster headaches are apparently strange like that. They can stay for years at a time, then leave just as mysteriously for years on end before starting again. I pray all the time that they don't come back again for me.

But yeah, I'm rambling. My point - see a specialist if these headaches are persisting so long.

Regards, PA

I asked to see what others would do in my situation. I asked others in my life also that know her. They seen her. Just because I did not take the advice as you wanted me to does not mean I did not appreciate it. I called the physician. They said to come in when she has a fever present or is still complaining of headaches in two days?

So I did take the advice. Just not the way you wished I would.

Do as you wish I suppose however a childs health is not something that should be taken lightly and you really shouldn't have to ask other people about your childs health....although I suppose money might be a bigger issue to some people

I know you meant good PA but under no circumstances should you give a child aspirin.

A child's health is not atken lightly by me. I asked what medicine- bendryl etc? I asked what would you do? People do different things. I have never known a mother to take a child to the doctor over a head cold without fever. Her headache is better. I gave her some medicine and she has not complained at school at all. I asked the teachers.

When I asked I asked for a reason-what OTC would you give?

If I notice my daughter eating healthly and normal, normal bm's, urinating properly and she doesn't appear discolored-pale and such- how is this not being aware of what my child's health is. I asked for what OTC or something you would do.

Recommendations I have got have be vicks vapor rub, saline nose spray, motrin for headache and albertrol. I have noticed that she feels much better. I just didn't notice her having headaches before.

My close friend said that maybe she has heard someone complain of a headache. I thought this could also be a reason. So maybe she is faking for attention.

If I do have problems that seem to be consistent and worsing I will go to the doctor.

BTW money is always an issue when you don't have it.

Well, being the holistic natural wannabe that I am. I would suggest taking her to a chiroprator, yes I know, some my be whack, but I have found that the philosophy of treating the problem and not the symptom (taking pain medicine), is a very good thing and also make sure she drinks a lot of water throughout the day, avoid processed sugars and basically if you can purchase only unprocessed, preservative free foods. Best wishes and thoughts for you and your daughter

Yeah, I guess so. There's always Panadol 4 Kids. I don't know much in the wya of medicines to say what the difference is, but presumably it's kid friendly. If I had kids, I'd definitely want to know more about this kinda thing though.

Regards, PA

he he. Aww

It is not that hard. They have books for new Mommys and Daddys.

Why?

It works rather well if it is given correctly.

It was a myth at one point. A lot of people don't administer it because it is a blood thinner- as a child I was given aspirin in orange juice. This made me feel good.

Now it is Motrin and then Ibprofen after the first you alternate to reduce fever- quicker results.

Tylenol and Ibuprofin...(motrin is a brand name for ibuprofin).

The blood thinning effects of aspirin are so minimal(unless we are talking about a daily dose for an extended period of time) that they are not worth avoiding aspirin when it is needed.

Tylenol is best for low grade fevers(and in most cases pain too), and we carry tylenol suppositories on our ambulance for such times when a child can't handle the caplets. We also carry aspirin, although we use it for heart attack patients if they have not taken any aspirin that day we give it to them before we give nitro...

I just don't get why people would say NEVER to aspirin...

Yeah I was all confused. I buy generics ya know,. He he.

But that is great.

I have no idea why people dislike aspirin either.

personalmd.com

I stand by my post.
Do not give aspirin to a child unless directed by a doctor!

I read this. I think I would have gotton this as a teen. I took aspirin a lot. I was addicted. 4 pills every 4 hours. I was like needing them. I don't take it anymore. I am afraid of what I may become addicted once again.

There is more to that web site on Reyes Syndrome.

Maybe you crank the heater up at night?
That can cause dryness and headaches.
Keep it cooler at night and just cover up well

101 You are a great mother and a caring person- its good to get the advice of others. Im worried about having kids cause im be scared to death for them- i'd freak out with every little problem they had and i'd be so overprotective and stuff heh.

I hope your daughter is feeling better- remember to give her massages - rub her head- get her to drink lots of fluids and plenty of sleep is important.

Yes I have been using the heater. I will try not using it so much. Just bundle up in nice pajamas. And socks. And big blankets.

Mack is better. She did not complain ogf a headache last night at all. She only didn't like the medicine.

I had to give it to her by holding her hands down.

She hates it.

She has been drinking a lot.

Poor kid, if she is not running a fever, and no signs of infections it won't hurt to take the doctors nurses advice and wait and see what happens. A lot depends on how bad the pain is. If she is screaming in pain take her in right away. Might try a warm cloth over her cheeks and eyes. That helps my sinus headaches.

Look man i don't think that it is related with god or something.But you have made a good choise by not giving her any pills or antibiotics.The only way to cure her is with good food like fruits and vegetables.And a lot of water, she needs to drink a lot. SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH i'm from bulgaria

Headache or possibly an earache?

Man your english sounded fine.

Zandore, Mack does have earaches often but it seems this is not the case. Although we cannot be certain til we find out in one more day. I hope she is better today when I pick her up.

She has done really good. Sleeping well.

I am sorry MartOh I did not see that you are new here.

Welcome Mart to the UM forum.

Your english is better than some whos native language is english.

I'm sorry 101, but I must close this. A message board is no place to get this kind of advice. Take your little girl to the doctor.