Manic when ill

[user1471555041]

My daughter who’s nearly 2 has a chest infection but instead of it wiping her out she is completely manic and hasn’t sat still all day. She hadn’t napped either even when I took her out in the car. Is anyone’s else’s child like this when they are ill? Thank you

[donquixotedelamancha]

Oh god yeah. My two are evil buggers when ill/tired/out of routine. It got a bit easier as DD1 reached 4. They are also ill most of the bloody winter.

It's great having kids isn't it?

[torenovateornot]

If she has been prescribed antibiotics and/or calpol, it may be that, as there is sugar and all sorts in medicine I think, and some children are more sensitive to it than others. It is worth calling 111 if you are worried.

[onetwo345]

Has she got amoxicillin? That made my daughter wild!

[Twogirlsandme]

Was going to say it might be the medication.
Depending on circumstances It could also be implicit memories of not being looked after properly when ill in birth family?

[Thebluedog]

Mine is, she seems to be be fuelled on pure adrenaline when ill. Makes for a nightmare few days as she’s knackered and on full belt. She’s really hyperactive at the best of times

[Jellycatspyjamas]

My DS is like that on calpol, I use infant ibuprofen with him and he's much calmer

[user1471555041]

I think your right it may be the medication she has been having Calpol and the antibiotics are amoxicillin . She’s finally asleep. I don’t know who’s more tired her or me. Roll on the spring!

[Mintylizzy9]

Yup

Catches me out every single bloody time. I pull my hair out wondering why the hell hes so wound up then a few days in the cold or the ear/throat infection lands.