Severe bloating after IV

[izemmom]

Has anyone else here ever expereinced severe bloating/fluid retention after being given an IV for dehydration? Emily was (In my opinion) given too much IV fluid on Monday in the hospital and she is still very bloated in ther tummy, legs and feet. She was given two doses of Lasics in the hospital, but it did little good.

When we entered the hospital she weighed a little over 18 pounds. At discharge on Wednesday she weighed just over 21 pounds. THree pounds worth of "water weight"!!!

The pediatrician is aware that the bloating does not seem to be getting better, but we just get "wait and see, it will take time." HOW MUCH TIME?????

The latest thing is that her feet, legs and just recently her hands are turning purple. I'm sure there are circulation problems wuith ball the extra fluid...
The ped. says to just change her position when she gets purple.

The poor thing can't move very well - a little crawlig is about it. You can just see how much this frustrstes her. Two weeks ago jhe was walking, climbing, able to play on her own. Now, she just wants to be held and cries all the time.

I am tired of seeing her be uncomfotable, and, frankly, getting worried that there is another underlying problem...some other reason her body can't let go of this fluid. I want my baby back to normal!!!

 

[izemmom]

Has anyone else here ever expereinced severe bloating/fluid retention after being given an IV for dehydration? Emily was (In my opinion) given too much IV fluid on Monday in the hospital and she is still very bloated in ther tummy, legs and feet. She was given two doses of Lasics in the hospital, but it did little good.

When we entered the hospital she weighed a little over 18 pounds. At discharge on Wednesday she weighed just over 21 pounds. THree pounds worth of "water weight"!!!

The pediatrician is aware that the bloating does not seem to be getting better, but we just get "wait and see, it will take time." HOW MUCH TIME?????

The latest thing is that her feet, legs and just recently her hands are turning purple. I'm sure there are circulation problems wuith ball the extra fluid...
The ped. says to just change her position when she gets purple.

The poor thing can't move very well - a little crawlig is about it. You can just see how much this frustrstes her. Two weeks ago jhe was walking, climbing, able to play on her own. Now, she just wants to be held and cries all the time.

I am tired of seeing her be uncomfotable, and, frankly, getting worried that there is another underlying problem...some other reason her body can't let go of this fluid. I want my baby back to normal!!!

 

[izemmom]

Has anyone else here ever expereinced severe bloating/fluid retention after being given an IV for dehydration? Emily was (In my opinion) given too much IV fluid on Monday in the hospital and she is still very bloated in ther tummy, legs and feet. She was given two doses of Lasics in the hospital, but it did little good.

When we entered the hospital she weighed a little over 18 pounds. At discharge on Wednesday she weighed just over 21 pounds. THree pounds worth of "water weight"!!!

The pediatrician is aware that the bloating does not seem to be getting better, but we just get "wait and see, it will take time." HOW MUCH TIME?????

The latest thing is that her feet, legs and just recently her hands are turning purple. I'm sure there are circulation problems wuith ball the extra fluid...
The ped. says to just change her position when she gets purple.

The poor thing can't move very well - a little crawlig is about it. You can just see how much this frustrstes her. Two weeks ago jhe was walking, climbing, able to play on her own. Now, she just wants to be held and cries all the time.

I am tired of seeing her be uncomfotable, and, frankly, getting worried that there is another underlying problem...some other reason her body can't let go of this fluid. I want my baby back to normal!!!

 

[izemmom]

Just wanted to add, Emily is also on Vancomycin...treating c.diff. Anyone ever have bloating after taking Vanco?

Tami

 

[izemmom]

Just wanted to add, Emily is also on Vancomycin...treating c.diff. Anyone ever have bloating after taking Vanco?

Tami

 

[izemmom]

Just wanted to add, Emily is also on Vancomycin...treating c.diff. Anyone ever have bloating after taking Vanco?

Tami

 

[spicyone18]

I get very swollen and bloated like that too. For me it normally goes away in a little over a week. Sorry I am not much of help, but I do know her discomfort. Unfortantly for it is a wait it out type of thing, at least for me. Hope things get back to normal soon!

 

[spicyone18]

I get very swollen and bloated like that too. For me it normally goes away in a little over a week. Sorry I am not much of help, but I do know her discomfort. Unfortantly for it is a wait it out type of thing, at least for me. Hope things get back to normal soon!

 

[spicyone18]

I get very swollen and bloated like that too. For me it normally goes away in a little over a week. Sorry I am not much of help, but I do know her discomfort. Unfortantly for it is a wait it out type of thing, at least for me. Hope things get back to normal soon!

 

[coltsfan715]

I have no advice to give as I have no experience with this- I just wanted to say that I am sorry that Emily is feeling under the weather and hope that the fluid retention goes away soon. Also I hope that she starts feeling much much better in the coming days.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I have no advice to give as I have no experience with this- I just wanted to say that I am sorry that Emily is feeling under the weather and hope that the fluid retention goes away soon. Also I hope that she starts feeling much much better in the coming days.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I have no advice to give as I have no experience with this- I just wanted to say that I am sorry that Emily is feeling under the weather and hope that the fluid retention goes away soon. Also I hope that she starts feeling much much better in the coming days.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[thefrogprincess]

Is the doc aware of her legs turning purple? THat doesn't sound good to me at all. Whenever I get an IV I'm usually a little bloated, but she should be peeing out the excess.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Is the doc aware of her legs turning purple? THat doesn't sound good to me at all. Whenever I get an IV I'm usually a little bloated, but she should be peeing out the excess.

 

[thefrogprincess]

Is the doc aware of her legs turning purple? THat doesn't sound good to me at all. Whenever I get an IV I'm usually a little bloated, but she should be peeing out the excess.

 

[westonsmom]

Hey Tami,
As I said before Weston has gotten swollen with his IV's before. It lasted a few days. I remember over a year ago. When weight checks were sooooooooo important because it meant we could finally leave the hospital, and he was on IV fluids he would gain a lot of weight. I wouldn't be overly concerned about that.
I think maybe give it a few more days then call the dr. again. I wish I could help you more.

 

[westonsmom]

Hey Tami,
As I said before Weston has gotten swollen with his IV's before. It lasted a few days. I remember over a year ago. When weight checks were sooooooooo important because it meant we could finally leave the hospital, and he was on IV fluids he would gain a lot of weight. I wouldn't be overly concerned about that.
I think maybe give it a few more days then call the dr. again. I wish I could help you more.

 

[westonsmom]

Hey Tami,
As I said before Weston has gotten swollen with his IV's before. It lasted a few days. I remember over a year ago. When weight checks were sooooooooo important because it meant we could finally leave the hospital, and he was on IV fluids he would gain a lot of weight. I wouldn't be overly concerned about that.
I think maybe give it a few more days then call the dr. again. I wish I could help you more.