Chicken Pox

January 16, 2007

Can shingles or CP cause lasting damage to the body? I've heard of reproductive

failures in adults. Jenn L

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

What are you saying provides immunity to shingles? If you mean getting cp, it

does not. Though I can get the chicken pox as an adult (and yes, it would be

harder to endure), I can't get shingles because I have never had cp. Somehow

that gives me comfort....Anita

yaffasebaymom wrote:

With chickenpox, do you worry that if you do not vaccinate and then

your child does not get cp that it will hurt them later? If they get

cp at 18 or 44 it is much more severe? It also does provide immunity

to shingles. So at any point in time are you planning on giving it to

your children? why or why not? I have not yet, but my doc wants us to

reconsider it at the age of 10 for the reasons I have stated. What

are your thoughts?

Amy

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January 16, 2007

Is it a letent virus that can return later on in life? Jenn L

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

What are you saying provides immunity to shingles? If you mean getting cp, it

does not. Though I can get the chicken pox as an adult (and yes, it would be

harder to endure), I can't get shingles because I have never had cp. Somehow

that gives me comfort....Anita

yaffasebaymom wrote:

With chickenpox, do you worry that if you do not vaccinate and then

your child does not get cp that it will hurt them later? If they get

cp at 18 or 44 it is much more severe? It also does provide immunity

to shingles. So at any point in time are you planning on giving it to

your children? why or why not? I have not yet, but my doc wants us to

reconsider it at the age of 10 for the reasons I have stated. What

are your thoughts?

Amy

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January 16, 2007

I want to say yes, but I don't really know. Someone will give the answer

soon....Anita

J Lessard <jlessard1@...> wrote: Is it a letent virus that can return

later on in life? Jenn L

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

I'm not sure how to answer that question, Jenn. I suspect you can get shingles

more than once, but I'm not sure. That would be my concern. Sheri, Kay,

anybody?...Anita

J Lessard wrote: My husband is only 30 yrs. old and has had the cp as a child

and shingles when he was just 14yrs old. Does this sound good to you concerning

the immune system or no..? Jenn L

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January 16, 2007

Yes, you can get shingles more than once, but as with chicken pox occurring

more than once, it is rare.

Shingles comes from the the dormant chicken pox virus (herpes zoster) that

remains in nerve root cells in the body. Stress, illness, an immune system

that isn't operating at its best, etc. can trigger shingles.

Anyone who has had chicken pox or the chicken pox vax is susceptible to

shingles later in life.

My son had chicken pox at age 2 and had shingles when he was 13. Shingles

in younger people is increasing. It used to be an affliction mainly of

people over the age of 60. Some speculate that the elimination of wild

chicken pox is contributing to that. They think perhaps being exposed to

chicken pox from time to time in ones life helps keep the herpes zoster

virus dormant, thus avoiding shingles.

Of course " their " answer to the rise in shingles is to develop a shingles

vaccine! UGH!

Kay

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

>

> I'm not sure how to answer that question, Jenn. I suspect you can get

> shingles more than once, but I'm not sure. That would be my concern.

> Sheri, Kay, anybody?...Anita

>

> J Lessard wrote: My husband is only 30 yrs. old and has had the cp as a

> child and shingles when he was just 14yrs old. Does this sound good to you

> concerning the immune system or no..? Jenn L

>

January 16, 2007

Anything is possible, I suppose, but I think you're thinking of mumps which

has been linked to sterility in males (rarely, by the way). I haven't

heard of this with shingles or cp though.

Kay

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

> Can shingles or CP cause lasting damage to the body? I've heard of

> reproductive failures in adults. Jenn L

January 16, 2007

---- Anita Durney <mydurney@...> wrote:

> Sara - I get so confused about whether or not getting this particular disease

is good or bad. I know I wouldn't want to contract cp at 44. But I do take some

comfort in knowing I won't get the shingles. I just take it as it comes. To me,

there is something *allopathic* about trying to manipulate disease. Do you know

what I mean?

I have heard that some people get it and never know that they had it, maybe you

are one of those? I just remember how horrible it was to have chicken pox as a

teenager! It was during spring break, I had them EVERYWHERE and was so sick

that I could barely move for four days! Colin was pretty sick, but it didn't

seem nearly as bad as it was for me. Jack thought it was fun, especialy when we

started calling him Pock-o, he did get a little scared when Colin told him that

he was going to turn into a chicken

>

> Despite your first borns' vaccinations, it sounds like he has quite a vital

force working for him. My 5-yr-olds' Homeopath was delighted to know he threw up

the other day (he never seems to get sick or experience any symptoms except an

occassional runny nose). She thinks perhaps he is getting stronger and better

able to purge his toxins. Never thought I'd be so happy about a vomiting child.

;~)....Anita

>

I wish that were the case. Colin is my boy with asthma and allergies as well,

he is always sick. Colin seems to get high fevers that last for days and knock

them out, Jack's come on really high and burn out within a day or two.

Sara

> Sassygirl1218@... wrote:

> I am not sure if it is that, or if it has to do with his being vaccinated as

a baby and getting sick after every one. Colin (my older one) is usually knocked

down by anything he catches. If he gets a fever, it will last a few days and he

will barely move. Jack (my younger one) has NEVER been vaccinated and was hardly

sick as a baby. When Jack does get a fever, he is still up and running around

(most of the time), he has it usually for a day and then it is gone and he is

fine. Most of the illnesses that have come through this house have effected

Colin much more than they have Jack, so part of me wonders if chicken pox was no

exception.

>

> Yes, it does blow in the wind, but if you expose your child to a source that

you are sure is wild, it is a way to ensure that they don't contract the vaccine

strain. Before the vaccine, I would have had the same attitude about it, as all

chicken pox used to be wild, but these are different times and you don't know

what you will get.

>

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January 16, 2007

Kay <dr-ky@...> wrote: Yes, you can get shingles more than once,

but as with chicken pox occurring

more than once, it is rare.

>I thought so...Anita

Shingles comes from the the dormant chicken pox virus (herpes zoster) that

remains in nerve root cells in the body. Stress, illness, an immune system

that isn't operating at its best, etc. can trigger shingles.

This sounds like chicken pox is never really thrown from the body no matter

what your reaction to it is. If this is true, it also sounds like you end up

getting a sub-clinical case of it that can come back to haunt you when your

defenses are down. Maybe sub-clinical is the wrong word. Is that the wrong way

to view it?.......Anita

Anyone who has had chicken pox or the chicken pox vax is susceptible to

shingles later in life.

>This really bothers me. Why would I want to expose any child to it purposely?

No thank you...Anita

My son had chicken pox at age 2 and had shingles when he was 13. Shingles

in younger people is increasing. It used to be an affliction mainly of people

over the age of 60. Some speculate that the elimination of wild chicken pox is

contributing to that.

>I'm familar with this theory. Another reason, in my opinion, to avoid this

particular disease....Anita

They think perhaps being exposed to chicken pox from time to time in ones life

helps keep the herpes zoster virus dormant, thus avoiding shingles.

>I wonder, at this point in my life, if exposures to cp have made me more

resistant? Just a thought...Anita

Of course " their " answer to the rise in shingles is to develop a shingles

vaccine!UGH!

Kay

>Well you know how I feel about that!...Anita

Thanks, Kay

Re: Re: Chicken Pox

>

> I'm not sure how to answer that question, Jenn. I suspect you can get

> shingles more than once, but I'm not sure. That would be my concern.

> Sheri, Kay, anybody?...Anita

>

> J Lessard wrote: My husband is only 30 yrs. old and has had the cp as a

> child and shingles when he was just 14yrs old. Does this sound good to you

> concerning the immune system or no..? Jenn L

>

January 16, 2007

Sassygirl1218@... wrote

I have heard that some people get it and never know that they had it, maybe you

are one of those? I just remember how horrible it was to have chicken pox as a

teenager! It was during spring break, I had them EVERYWHERE and was so sick that

I could barely move for four days! Colin was pretty sick, but it didn't seem

nearly as bad as it was for me. Jack thought it was fun, especialy when we

started calling him Pock-o, he did get a little scared when Colin told him that

he was going to turn into a chicken

>I have a similar sense of humor and would have probably said the same thing

if one of my boys got it. If antibodies don't = immunity and only indicate

exposure, I suppose I could get a titer count to see if what you say is

true.....Anita

> Despite your first borns' vaccinations, it sounds like he has quite a vital

force working for him.

I wish that were the case. Colin is my boy with asthma and allergies as well, he

is always sick. Colin seems to get high fevers that last for days and knock them

out, Jack's come on really high and burn out within a day or two.

I'm sorry Colin is so succeptible. He can grow stronger, though. I'm sure a

good Homeopath can help......Anita

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Hope this is what you wanted, Jenn.....Anita

PRINT THESE PAGES OUT SO YOU HAVE THEM HANDY

I have compiled these sites - These are from a variety of homeopathic

websites to give you clues as to what remedy is needed.

Also have on hand 2 books for a more detailed help:

Miranda Castro's - The Complete Homeopathy Handbook

In Us

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Dana Ullman's - Everybody's Guide to HOmeopathic Medicine

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59395-1668617

In UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874778433/wellwithin-21/202-201743

3-6213405

Also find yourself a quality homeopath for backup

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/STEVELIST.htm

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/homeo.htm

Sheri

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Chickenpox

While it is true that we cannot select a homoeopathic remedy merely on

the

basis of the name of the disease - we need to select the one remedy

that is

homoeopathic to the disharmony of the patient we are treating - it is

also

the case that the epidemic illness of chickenpox impresses a distinct

enough stamp on the organism that we - even in our individuality - have

a

small enough range of common responses that it is meaningful to talk

about

them. With some understanding of acute-care prescribing & a rather

small

materia medica, it is possible to effectively treat most cases of

chickenpox at home.

Good resources for the materia medica (information on appropriate

remedies)

needed for home prescribing for patients with chickenpox can be found

in

any of the following books:

-Miranda Castro, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook (my favorite

home-care

reference by a long shot - this takes a classical approach to

acute-care

prescribing, and if you only have one home-care book, it should be this

one). If you find my comments below interesting, and wish to procede

with

preparing yourself to do homoeopathic home care, buy this book and

perhaps

one or two of the following list as well.

-Phyllis Speight, Homoeopathic Remedies for Children

- Hammond, How to Use Homoeopathy

-Cummings & Ullman, Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

-Dana Ullman, Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants

-Panos & Heimlich, Homeopathic Medicine at Home

Knowing that the following list does not include *every* remedy that a

homoeopath might use to treat patients with chickenpox, I would

recommend

you have the following in your medicine kit to be reasonably prepared:

(1) " An empty bottle " (I'm kindof teasing here) - not every person with

chickenpox needs to be treated, and in my experience most do not. A

very

healthy response to this virus involves a small smattering of spots, a

runny nose, a low-grade fever & perhaps some small drop in energy that

may

last a few days. If the picture of a homoeopathic remedy does not

emerge

clearly in the child, don't treat them. Give them hugs, fluids, baths

with

oatmeal* for itching, one of those really neat bed-tables you make out

of a

cut-out cardboard packing box with cut-outs for a bowl & cup, read to

them

from Winnie-the-Pooh, etc. (especially " Wheezles & Sneezles " from Now

we

are Six). For my oldest boy (now 10), raspberry sherbet & a backrub is

the

most consistently effective remedy for any ailment that comes along.

* - grind rolled oats in a blender or food processor, put a couple

tablespoons in a hank or dishrag & hang it from the faucet when you

draw

the bath.

If the illness takes a course departing from this normal pattern of

response - e.g. excessive itching, horrible-looking eruption, a

disturbing

cough, mental/emotional difficulties such as excessive irritability or

clinginess, difficulties with sleeping, or whatever, the organism is

asking

for help, and the appropriate remedy will get things back on track.

The

following short list of 8 remedies will cover about 95% of the cases of

chickenpox you'll encounter; the remaining 5% will need any one of a

huge

variety of remedies at the discretion of a trained homoeopath. I

generally

recommend that my patients who stock remedies for home care get them in

12C

potencies. Most of the following will be in a kit put together for

homecare, such as the 50-remedy kit of 12C potencies put together by

Washington Homeopathic Products. Dosing, repetition of dose, etc. are

discussed in the home-care manuals above, most thoroughly in Miranda

Castro's book.

These are listed in order of the frequency with which I've prescribed

them

for patients with chickenpox, from most frequent to least frequent.

The

pictures below are fragmentary pictures of how kids needing these

remedies

will look in a bout of chickenpox - don't rely just on them, but use

them

as a jumping-off point in working with your reading resources.

(2) Pulsatilla nigrans (perhaps 60% of the cases I've treated)

When the child has developed the disharmony calling for this remedy, it

is

usually the mental/emotional and general symptoms of the person that

identify the match to this remedy. The classical symptoms of

" Chickenpox "

are not that remarkable - modest rash, modest fever. However, the

child is

weepy, clingy, wants to be held & to sleep with the parent. The

itching is

worse from heat, such as a hot bath or heat of the bed, so they are

likely

to uncover, sleep poorly in a warm room, prever a tepid bath, etc.

Bedtime

is especially hard, because of separation from the parents & warmth of

the

bed, but it's just a hard time of the day for them anyway. Despite

fever

they may not be very thirsty. There may be some cough, worse on lying

down

at night & from the heat of the bed, better with cooler & moving air &

on

sitting up.

(3) Rhus toxicodendron (perhaps 15% of the cases I've treated)

The striking symptoms indicating that the child is in a state calling

for

this remedy are generally tremendous itching and a physical and

emotional

restlessness. Bedtime may be hard again, but this time because

restlessness makes it difficult physically to lie in bed & fall asleep.

They may wake exhausted with busy dreams & have to get up - they may

come

into the parents' room, but not so much for the snuggle as out of

restlessness driving them out of their own bed. Itching is awful,

especially at night, but not because of the heat of the bed; itching is

worse with cold, and relieved by an extremely hot bath, worse when at

rest,

and they feel they have to scratch & will excoriate their rash by

scratching. The pox may be expecially large & filled with thin or

thick

pus-like fluid which may run when the blisters break. I have never

seen

the red-tipped tongue keynote reported in the literature in this acute

presentation of a Rhus-tox picture.

(4) Antimonium tartaricum (<10%)

Here it is the cough that will most often alert you to the need for

this

remedy. the cough may be very moist-sounding and rattly, raising the

concern about bronchitis or pneumonia (both of which may complicate

Chickenpox - this will often be the remedy when that is the case, but

do

not ignore conventional medical supportive care [i'm refering to

supportive

care, not to allopathic treatment] if this is a concern). The rash may

be

large, and may weep a yellow fluid crusting like dried honey -

sometimes it

is only the appearance of an extensive eruption of this character that

alerts to the need for this remedy, even in the absence of problematic

cough. The child will often be mildly ill-tempered, not wanting to be

looked at or touched. A white coating is often seen on the tongue.

(5) Antimonium crudum (pretty unusual)

Very much like Antimonium tartaricum, above, but when the ill-temper is

much more evident.

(6) Mercurius vivus (or Mercurius solubilis) (<5%)

High fevers, at night, with profuse sweat. Large eruptions with

pus-filled

blisters and pus-like discharge that may be irritating, with soreness

of

the affected skin. Much redness about the eruptions. Narrow range of

temperature comfort - worse with cool and with heat. These kids are

normally pretty sick.

(7) Aconite

Usually a phase very early in the illness, folks in this state

generally

are well past it & onto another phase of the illness by the time they

get

into my office, so when I've given this it's usually an 11pm phone

prescription.

Very sudden onset of high fever, most often around 11pm to midnight,

with

fear, night-terrors or nightmares, & tho apparently awake they don't

respond as if they were, being inconsolable in their fear. The illnes

often begins following exposure to cold wind. At this point, you

probably

wouldn't know it's chickenpox yet, they probably won't break out until

the

next day; if the rash has already come out, the symptoms above eclipse

the

concerns that the rash might raise directly.

(8) Belladonna

Very hot, dry fever, without thirst, usually of rapid onset, worse in

the

mid-afternoon & on into evening (3pm, fever on waking from the

afternoon

nap). Dry, flushed red skin, burning up tho the hands & feet may be

cool.

Headache. Twitchings & startings in feverish sleep. Usually early in

the

illness, & tho the rash has often come out at this point, the rash

itself

doesn't seem as significant as the feverish symptoms above.

(9) Sulphur

Usually recognized as the remedy when the illness has dragged on with

slow

recovery, the eruption crusty & weeping after scratching. Warm,

uncovering

at night, worse from heat (itching & generally), itching with redness

about

the eruption which is worse with heat of bed or bath.

Good luck with your kids! Working with an illness such as this, where

you

can exercise a classical homoeopathic approach within a limited range

of

possible remedy pictures, is a great way to introduce yourself to

learning

good homoeopathy.

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http://www.gnc.com/wellness/natpharm/Homeo/Chicken_Pox_hm.htm

Homeopathic Remedies for Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is a common childhood viral illness. Many cases are mild;

however, those that are uncomfortable can often be helped with

homeopathy.

Fatigue and low fever typically begin ten days to three weeks from the

time

of exposure. A flat red rash comes out, transforms into pimples, then

develops into blisters that eventually break and harden into itchy

crusts.

If fever is very high and persistent, or if a person seems to be

extremely

ill, it is best to consult a physician.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also “Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance” in

What Is

Homeopathy?

Antimonium tartaricum: This remedy may be indicated when eruptions are

large and slow to emerge. The child feels sweaty, fussy, and may be

nauseous with a white-coated tongue. If chest congestion with a

rattling

cough develops, or a bubbly sound on breathing, Antimonium tart is

likely

to be the appropriate remedy.

Antimonium crudum: A child who needs this remedy usually is irritable

and

may object to being touched or looked at. The eruptions are sore, and

touching them may bring on shooting pains.

Apis mellifica: When this remedy is indicated, the skin around the

eruptions is pink and puffy and very itchy, with stinging pains. The

eyelids may also be swollen. The person feels worse from warmth, is

irritable, and usually is not thirsty.

Belladonna: This remedy is indicated when a child is hot and feverish,

with

a red flushed face, and eyes that are sensitive to light. A pounding

headache may be felt, accompanied by either restlessness or drowsiness.

The

rash usually is red, with a feeling of heat and throbbing.

Bryonia: When fever persists for several days during chicken pox, and a

dry

nagging cough develops, this remedy may be useful. The person’s mouth

is

dry, with thirst for long cold drinks. The person may be very grumpy,

feel

worse from motion, and dislike being interfered with in any way.

Mercurius solubilis: This remedy may be indicated if eruptions are

large

and become infected. The child is very sensitive to temperature changes

and

feels worse at night. Perspiration and drooling during sleep, swollen

lymph

nodes, and offensive breath are strong indications for Mercurius.

Pulsatilla: A child who needs this remedy is often sweet and tearful

when

ill and wants a lot of attention and comforting. Itching and other

discomforts are worse from warmth and in stuffy rooms, and improved by

cool

fresh air. The person is rarely thirsty, even during fever.

Rhus toxicodendron: This remedy is useful in cases of chicken pox with

tremendous itching that is worse from scratching and relieved by warm

baths

or applying heat. The child may be very restless, both physically and

mentally. The eyes may become inflamed and sticky. Muscles can ache and

feel very stiff, also relieved by warmth and gentle motion. (Some

homeopathic physicians recommend Rhus tox to people who have been

exposed

to chicken pox, to help prevent infection.)

Sulphur: If itching is so severe that the person finds it impossible to

keep from scratching—or if eruptions have a nagging, burning

pain—this

remedy may bring relief. The symptoms (and the person) become worse

from

warmth and aggravated after bathing. Both heat and chills are felt

during

fever. The person may feel drowsy in the afternoon and restless and hot

at

night.

Urtica urens: Eruptions with stinging, burning pain and itching may be

relieved by this remedy. Symptoms are aggravated by exertion and from

overheating.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions –––

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions

where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a

physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be

used.

In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows:

Take

one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to

wait

and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has

clearly

stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with

the

condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several

times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day;

and

in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a

different remedy.

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http://www.homeopathic.com/ailments/new/Chickpox.htm

A Homeopathic Perspective on Chickenpox

(Excepted from Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants,

Tarcher/Putnam)

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REMEDIES LISTED IN CAPITOL LETTERS REPRESENT MORE FREQUENTLY INDICATED

REMEDIES

ACONITUM: This remedy should be considered at the initial stages of

chickenpox when there is fever, restlessness, and increased thirst.

Antimonium crud: Most characteristic of these children is their

white-coated tongue and their irritable disposition. Other indications

for

this remedy are when children have pimples and pustules which itch,

especially after a bath or exposure to water, in the evening, and from

the

heat of the bed. The children tend to experience a prickly heat which

is

aggravated by exercise and warmth.

Apis: Children who have itching and stinging pox that is worse from

heat

and in warm rooms and better from cold and in cool rooms should be

given

this remedy. Belladonna: Chickenpox with severe headache, flushed face,

hot

skin, and drowsiness with the inability to sleep well should be treated

with this medicine.

RHUS TOX: This is the most common remedy for chickenpox. These children

experience intense itching, especially at night and from scratching.

They

are very restless.

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COMBATING CHIKEN POX Chicken pox is a highly contagious rash illness.

It’s

caused by the Varicella-zoster virus [VZV] and usually strikes in

childhood.

Incidence - Chickenpox is a common, highly contagious illness. Over

90% of

cases occur in children less than 12 years of age.

Around 10 per cent of the population over the age of 15 is susceptible

to

the disease. Most urban children are infected with chicken pox before

puberty.

Transmission - The disease is acquired by inhalation of virus,

containing

particles from the nasopharynx of an infected individual.

These cause an initial infection in the respiratory epithelium. Skin

vesicles contain the virus, but are not the primary source. Scabs are

not

infectious. Patients are contagious from 2 days before onset of the

rash

until all lesions have crusted.

Season - The virus is endemic, but becomes epidemic during the late

winter

and spring.

Immunity - Lasting immunity follows recovery. Second attacks are rare

even

in the immuno-compromised.

Incubation period - The incubation period is 14 to 17 days.

THE SIGNS OF CHICKEN POX

The following symptoms will occur 10-21 days after exposure to chicken

pox.

Signs of chicken pox appear in the following order:

Mild low grade fever with cold-like symptoms

Rash, mostly on trunk or covered areas of the body.

Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles)

Crusts / scabs

The patient also complains of the following -

Runny nose, slight cough

Decrease in appetite

Headache

Tired, rundown feeling

These symptoms usually occur 24-48 hours before the spots appear on the

body.

The spots first appear on the chest, back, or face, and eventually are

seen

over the entire body. The spots may occur in the mouth as white ulcers,

and

as ulcers in the ears and eyes.

HOW TO PREVENT CHICKEN POX

Exclude infected person from school or day care for 5 days after the

first

vesicles appear.

Practice good hand washing: the virus spreads by direct contact with

the

fluid in the blisters, as well as infected secretions from nose and

mouth.

Cover mouth when coughing and dispose of tissue promptly.

Wash bed linens and recently worn clothes in hot, soapy water.

Avoid exposing pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, or

immuno-compromised

persons.

HOW TO MANAGE CHICKEN POX

Give one or more lukewarm baths daily. Add one tablespoon baking soda

to

each bath to relieve itching.

Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS

Chickenpox poses serious problems in pregnancy, especially when

infection

occurs early in the pregnancy or at the time of delivery. Infection

early

in pregnancy can lead to several types of fetal abnormalities,

including

limb abnormalities, scarring of internal organs and neurological

damage.

The most common complication is bacterial skin infection.

Scarring occurs frequently. Round, deep, punched-out scars, " pock

marks, "

are a disfiguring complication. These disfiguring scars are permanent,

but

do show some improvement with time

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHICKEN POX

Chicken pox is spread by direct contact or breathing in from nose and

throat secretions.

Crusting occurs in 5 to 10 days after breakout. Crusts do not contain

the

virus.

Children are not to go to school for at least 7 days - until all sores

are

crusted.

Let scabs fall off by themselves.

STAGES OF CHICKEN POX

The prodromal symptoms in children are absent or low-grade. Older

children

and adults experience fever (1 to 6 days), headache, backache, and sore

throat.

The fever varies from 101º F to 105º F and returns to normal when the

vesicles have disappeared.

Moderate to intense itching is present during the vesicular stage.

The lesion starts as a 2 mm to 4 mm red papule, which develops an

irregular

outline (rose petal) as a thin walled clear vesicle appears on the

surface.

This lesion, " dew drop on a rose petal, " is highly characteristic.

The vesicle becomes centrally depressed and cloudy, has an irregular

border, and breaks in 8 to 12 hours.

The lesion dries to form a crust as the red base disappears. Secondary

infection or excoriation extends the process into the dermis, producing

a

crater-like scar.

During homeopathic treatment, one of the following drugs is

administered

based on right indications.

COMMONLY INDICATED DRUGS

ANTIM CRUD, PULS, SULPH, Antim tart, Bell, Carbo veg, Ledum, Merc, Rhus

tox, Sepia, Thuja, Aconite, Arsenic, Asafoetida, Cantharis, Causticum,

Coffea, Conium, Cyclamen, Ipecac, Natrum carb, Natrum mur, Silicea.

(According to Dr. J. H. e)

For the initial fever – Aconite

When the vesicles form – Antim tart

When the fever is over – Merc sol

Aconite – For the initial stage, with the onset of fever; better in

open

air, worse in warm room, in evening and at night; thirst and

restlessness

very marked.

Antim crud – Chicken pox, with gastric derangement; sensitive to cold

bathing; thick, hard, honey colored scabs; itching when warm in bed;

burning and itching are worse at night; child cannot bear to be touched

or

looked at.

Antim tart - In the early stage; child is irritable and wants company;

also

indicated in chicken pox with respiratory complications.

Mercurius - When matter appears in the vesicles; skin is almost

consistently moist; odorous perspiration; itching is worse from warmth

of

bed; yellowish brown crusts; worse at night, wet, damp weather,

perspiring,

warm room and warm bed.

Rhus tox – Severe intense itching; extreme mental and physical

restlessness; worse during cold wet, rainy weather and after rain;

better

warm, dry weather, rubbing, warm applications.

Sulphur – Annoying rash; child is thirsty and hungry; dirty skin;

worse

scratching and washing; itching worse by warmth; often occurs in spring

time.

--------------------------------------------------------

Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath

Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & Wales UK

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J Lessard <jlessard1@...> wrote:

Can someone resend the chicken pox info.? My little girl just came down with

it last night. Used her ped. for diagnosis. Know to use Vit. A & C. What else

can I do? I'm not doing anything right now & don't seem to need to but, just in

case...I think the Vits are good to give now though. Thanks, Jenn L

June 11, 2007

Thanks Anita. You're a gem. Jenn L

Re: chicken pox

Hope this is what you wanted, Jenn.....Anita

PRINT THESE PAGES OUT SO YOU HAVE THEM HANDY

I have compiled these sites - These are from a variety of homeopathic

websites to give you clues as to what remedy is needed.

Also have on hand 2 books for a more detailed help:

Miranda Castro's - The Complete Homeopathy Handbook

In Us

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312063202/ref=ase_wellwithinA/103-09

59395-1668617

In UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0330349260/wellwithin-21/202-201743

3-6213405

Dana Ullman's - Everybody's Guide to HOmeopathic Medicine

In Us

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59395-1668617

In UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874778433/wellwithin-21/202-201743

3-6213405

Also find yourself a quality homeopath for backup

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/STEVELIST.htm

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/homeo.htm

Sheri

**********

Chickenpox

While it is true that we cannot select a homoeopathic remedy merely on

the

basis of the name of the disease - we need to select the one remedy

that is

homoeopathic to the disharmony of the patient we are treating - it is

also

the case that the epidemic illness of chickenpox impresses a distinct

enough stamp on the organism that we - even in our individuality - have

a

small enough range of common responses that it is meaningful to talk

about

them. With some understanding of acute-care prescribing & a rather

small

materia medica, it is possible to effectively treat most cases of

chickenpox at home.

Good resources for the materia medica (information on appropriate

remedies)

needed for home prescribing for patients with chickenpox can be found

in

any of the following books:

-Miranda Castro, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook (my favorite

home-care

reference by a long shot - this takes a classical approach to

acute-care

prescribing, and if you only have one home-care book, it should be this

one). If you find my comments below interesting, and wish to procede

with

preparing yourself to do homoeopathic home care, buy this book and

perhaps

one or two of the following list as well.

-Phyllis Speight, Homoeopathic Remedies for Children

- Hammond, How to Use Homoeopathy

-Cummings & Ullman, Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

-Dana Ullman, Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants

-Panos & Heimlich, Homeopathic Medicine at Home

Knowing that the following list does not include *every* remedy that a

homoeopath might use to treat patients with chickenpox, I would

recommend

you have the following in your medicine kit to be reasonably prepared:

(1) " An empty bottle " (I'm kindof teasing here) - not every person with

chickenpox needs to be treated, and in my experience most do not. A

very

healthy response to this virus involves a small smattering of spots, a

runny nose, a low-grade fever & perhaps some small drop in energy that

may

last a few days. If the picture of a homoeopathic remedy does not

emerge

clearly in the child, don't treat them. Give them hugs, fluids, baths

with

oatmeal* for itching, one of those really neat bed-tables you make out

of a

cut-out cardboard packing box with cut-outs for a bowl & cup, read to

them

from Winnie-the-Pooh, etc. (especially " Wheezles & Sneezles " from Now

we

are Six). For my oldest boy (now 10), raspberry sherbet & a backrub is

the

most consistently effective remedy for any ailment that comes along.

* - grind rolled oats in a blender or food processor, put a couple

tablespoons in a hank or dishrag & hang it from the faucet when you

draw

the bath.

If the illness takes a course departing from this normal pattern of

response - e.g. excessive itching, horrible-looking eruption, a

disturbing

cough, mental/emotional difficulties such as excessive irritability or

clinginess, difficulties with sleeping, or whatever, the organism is

asking

for help, and the appropriate remedy will get things back on track.

The

following short list of 8 remedies will cover about 95% of the cases of

chickenpox you'll encounter; the remaining 5% will need any one of a

huge

variety of remedies at the discretion of a trained homoeopath. I

generally

recommend that my patients who stock remedies for home care get them in

12C

potencies. Most of the following will be in a kit put together for

homecare, such as the 50-remedy kit of 12C potencies put together by

Washington Homeopathic Products. Dosing, repetition of dose, etc. are

discussed in the home-care manuals above, most thoroughly in Miranda

Castro's book.

These are listed in order of the frequency with which I've prescribed

them

for patients with chickenpox, from most frequent to least frequent.

The

pictures below are fragmentary pictures of how kids needing these

remedies

will look in a bout of chickenpox - don't rely just on them, but use

them

as a jumping-off point in working with your reading resources.

(2) Pulsatilla nigrans (perhaps 60% of the cases I've treated)

When the child has developed the disharmony calling for this remedy, it

is

usually the mental/emotional and general symptoms of the person that

identify the match to this remedy. The classical symptoms of

" Chickenpox "

are not that remarkable - modest rash, modest fever. However, the

child is

weepy, clingy, wants to be held & to sleep with the parent. The

itching is

worse from heat, such as a hot bath or heat of the bed, so they are

likely

to uncover, sleep poorly in a warm room, prever a tepid bath, etc.

Bedtime

is especially hard, because of separation from the parents & warmth of

the

bed, but it's just a hard time of the day for them anyway. Despite

fever

they may not be very thirsty. There may be some cough, worse on lying

down

at night & from the heat of the bed, better with cooler & moving air &

on

sitting up.

(3) Rhus toxicodendron (perhaps 15% of the cases I've treated)

The striking symptoms indicating that the child is in a state calling

for

this remedy are generally tremendous itching and a physical and

emotional

restlessness. Bedtime may be hard again, but this time because

restlessness makes it difficult physically to lie in bed & fall asleep.

They may wake exhausted with busy dreams & have to get up - they may

come

into the parents' room, but not so much for the snuggle as out of

restlessness driving them out of their own bed. Itching is awful,

especially at night, but not because of the heat of the bed; itching is

worse with cold, and relieved by an extremely hot bath, worse when at

rest,

and they feel they have to scratch & will excoriate their rash by

scratching. The pox may be expecially large & filled with thin or

thick

pus-like fluid which may run when the blisters break. I have never

seen

the red-tipped tongue keynote reported in the literature in this acute

presentation of a Rhus-tox picture.

(4) Antimonium tartaricum (<10%)

Here it is the cough that will most often alert you to the need for

this

remedy. the cough may be very moist-sounding and rattly, raising the

concern about bronchitis or pneumonia (both of which may complicate

Chickenpox - this will often be the remedy when that is the case, but

do

not ignore conventional medical supportive care [i'm refering to

supportive

care, not to allopathic treatment] if this is a concern). The rash may

be

large, and may weep a yellow fluid crusting like dried honey -

sometimes it

is only the appearance of an extensive eruption of this character that

alerts to the need for this remedy, even in the absence of problematic

cough. The child will often be mildly ill-tempered, not wanting to be

looked at or touched. A white coating is often seen on the tongue.

(5) Antimonium crudum (pretty unusual)

Very much like Antimonium tartaricum, above, but when the ill-temper is

much more evident.

(6) Mercurius vivus (or Mercurius solubilis) (<5%)

High fevers, at night, with profuse sweat. Large eruptions with

pus-filled

blisters and pus-like discharge that may be irritating, with soreness

of

the affected skin. Much redness about the eruptions. Narrow range of

temperature comfort - worse with cool and with heat. These kids are

normally pretty sick.

(7) Aconite

Usually a phase very early in the illness, folks in this state

generally

are well past it & onto another phase of the illness by the time they

get

into my office, so when I've given this it's usually an 11pm phone

prescription.

Very sudden onset of high fever, most often around 11pm to midnight,

with

fear, night-terrors or nightmares, & tho apparently awake they don't

respond as if they were, being inconsolable in their fear. The illnes

often begins following exposure to cold wind. At this point, you

probably

wouldn't know it's chickenpox yet, they probably won't break out until

the

next day; if the rash has already come out, the symptoms above eclipse

the

concerns that the rash might raise directly.

(8) Belladonna

Very hot, dry fever, without thirst, usually of rapid onset, worse in

the

mid-afternoon & on into evening (3pm, fever on waking from the

afternoon

nap). Dry, flushed red skin, burning up tho the hands & feet may be

cool.

Headache. Twitchings & startings in feverish sleep. Usually early in

the

illness, & tho the rash has often come out at this point, the rash

itself

doesn't seem as significant as the feverish symptoms above.

(9) Sulphur

Usually recognized as the remedy when the illness has dragged on with

slow

recovery, the eruption crusty & weeping after scratching. Warm,

uncovering

at night, worse from heat (itching & generally), itching with redness

about

the eruption which is worse with heat of bed or bath.

Good luck with your kids! Working with an illness such as this, where

you

can exercise a classical homoeopathic approach within a limited range

of

possible remedy pictures, is a great way to introduce yourself to

learning

good homoeopathy.

**********

http://www.gnc.com/wellness/natpharm/Homeo/Chicken_Pox_hm.htm

Homeopathic Remedies for Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is a common childhood viral illness. Many cases are mild;

however, those that are uncomfortable can often be helped with

homeopathy.

Fatigue and low fever typically begin ten days to three weeks from the

time

of exposure. A flat red rash comes out, transforms into pimples, then

develops into blisters that eventually break and harden into itchy

crusts.

If fever is very high and persistent, or if a person seems to be

extremely

ill, it is best to consult a physician.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also " Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance " in

What Is

Homeopathy?

Antimonium tartaricum: This remedy may be indicated when eruptions are

large and slow to emerge. The child feels sweaty, fussy, and may be

nauseous with a white-coated tongue. If chest congestion with a

rattling

cough develops, or a bubbly sound on breathing, Antimonium tart is

likely

to be the appropriate remedy.

Antimonium crudum: A child who needs this remedy usually is irritable

and

may object to being touched or looked at. The eruptions are sore, and

touching them may bring on shooting pains.

Apis mellifica: When this remedy is indicated, the skin around the

eruptions is pink and puffy and very itchy, with stinging pains. The

eyelids may also be swollen. The person feels worse from warmth, is

irritable, and usually is not thirsty.

Belladonna: This remedy is indicated when a child is hot and feverish,

with

a red flushed face, and eyes that are sensitive to light. A pounding

headache may be felt, accompanied by either restlessness or drowsiness.

The

rash usually is red, with a feeling of heat and throbbing.

Bryonia: When fever persists for several days during chicken pox, and a

dry

nagging cough develops, this remedy may be useful. The person's mouth

is

dry, with thirst for long cold drinks. The person may be very grumpy,

feel

worse from motion, and dislike being interfered with in any way.

Mercurius solubilis: This remedy may be indicated if eruptions are

large

and become infected. The child is very sensitive to temperature changes

and

feels worse at night. Perspiration and drooling during sleep, swollen

lymph

nodes, and offensive breath are strong indications for Mercurius.

Pulsatilla: A child who needs this remedy is often sweet and tearful

when

ill and wants a lot of attention and comforting. Itching and other

discomforts are worse from warmth and in stuffy rooms, and improved by

cool

fresh air. The person is rarely thirsty, even during fever.

Rhus toxicodendron: This remedy is useful in cases of chicken pox with

tremendous itching that is worse from scratching and relieved by warm

baths

or applying heat. The child may be very restless, both physically and

mentally. The eyes may become inflamed and sticky. Muscles can ache and

feel very stiff, also relieved by warmth and gentle motion. (Some

homeopathic physicians recommend Rhus tox to people who have been

exposed

to chicken pox, to help prevent infection.)

Sulphur: If itching is so severe that the person finds it impossible to

keep from scratching-or if eruptions have a nagging, burning

pain-this

remedy may bring relief. The symptoms (and the person) become worse

from

warmth and aggravated after bathing. Both heat and chills are felt

during

fever. The person may feel drowsy in the afternoon and restless and hot

at

night.

Urtica urens: Eruptions with stinging, burning pain and itching may be

relieved by this remedy. Symptoms are aggravated by exertion and from

overheating.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions ---

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions

where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a

physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be

used.

In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows:

Take

one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to

wait

and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has

clearly

stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with

the

condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several

times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day;

and

in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a

different remedy.

*****

http://www.homeopathic.com/ailments/new/Chickpox.htm

A Homeopathic Perspective on Chickenpox

(Excepted from Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants,

Tarcher/Putnam)

----------------------------------------------------------

----

REMEDIES LISTED IN CAPITOL LETTERS REPRESENT MORE FREQUENTLY INDICATED

REMEDIES

ACONITUM: This remedy should be considered at the initial stages of

chickenpox when there is fever, restlessness, and increased thirst.

Antimonium crud: Most characteristic of these children is their

white-coated tongue and their irritable disposition. Other indications

for

this remedy are when children have pimples and pustules which itch,

especially after a bath or exposure to water, in the evening, and from

the

heat of the bed. The children tend to experience a prickly heat which

is

aggravated by exercise and warmth.

Apis: Children who have itching and stinging pox that is worse from

heat

and in warm rooms and better from cold and in cool rooms should be

given

this remedy. Belladonna: Chickenpox with severe headache, flushed face,

hot

skin, and drowsiness with the inability to sleep well should be treated

with this medicine.

RHUS TOX: This is the most common remedy for chickenpox. These children

experience intense itching, especially at night and from scratching.

They

are very restless.

********

http://in.indbazaar.lycosasia.com/i-daksh/therapeutics.asp?id=14

(site from India)

COMBATING CHIKEN POX Chicken pox is a highly contagious rash illness.

It's

caused by the Varicella-zoster virus [VZV] and usually strikes in

childhood.

Incidence - Chickenpox is a common, highly contagious illness. Over

90% of

cases occur in children less than 12 years of age.

Around 10 per cent of the population over the age of 15 is susceptible

to

the disease. Most urban children are infected with chicken pox before

puberty.

Transmission - The disease is acquired by inhalation of virus,

containing

particles from the nasopharynx of an infected individual.

These cause an initial infection in the respiratory epithelium. Skin

vesicles contain the virus, but are not the primary source. Scabs are

not

infectious. Patients are contagious from 2 days before onset of the

rash

until all lesions have crusted.

Season - The virus is endemic, but becomes epidemic during the late

winter

and spring.

Immunity - Lasting immunity follows recovery. Second attacks are rare

even

in the immuno-compromised.

Incubation period - The incubation period is 14 to 17 days.

THE SIGNS OF CHICKEN POX

The following symptoms will occur 10-21 days after exposure to chicken

pox.

Signs of chicken pox appear in the following order:

Mild low grade fever with cold-like symptoms

Rash, mostly on trunk or covered areas of the body.

Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles)

Crusts / scabs

The patient also complains of the following -

Runny nose, slight cough

Decrease in appetite

Headache

Tired, rundown feeling

These symptoms usually occur 24-48 hours before the spots appear on the

body.

The spots first appear on the chest, back, or face, and eventually are

seen

over the entire body. The spots may occur in the mouth as white ulcers,

and

as ulcers in the ears and eyes.

HOW TO PREVENT CHICKEN POX

Exclude infected person from school or day care for 5 days after the

first

vesicles appear.

Practice good hand washing: the virus spreads by direct contact with

the

fluid in the blisters, as well as infected secretions from nose and

mouth.

Cover mouth when coughing and dispose of tissue promptly.

Wash bed linens and recently worn clothes in hot, soapy water.

Avoid exposing pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, or

immuno-compromised

persons.

HOW TO MANAGE CHICKEN POX

Give one or more lukewarm baths daily. Add one tablespoon baking soda

to

each bath to relieve itching.

Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS

Chickenpox poses serious problems in pregnancy, especially when

infection

occurs early in the pregnancy or at the time of delivery. Infection

early

in pregnancy can lead to several types of fetal abnormalities,

including

limb abnormalities, scarring of internal organs and neurological

damage.

The most common complication is bacterial skin infection.

Scarring occurs frequently. Round, deep, punched-out scars, " pock

marks, "

are a disfiguring complication. These disfiguring scars are permanent,

but

do show some improvement with time

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHICKEN POX

Chicken pox is spread by direct contact or breathing in from nose and

throat secretions.

Crusting occurs in 5 to 10 days after breakout. Crusts do not contain

the

virus.

Children are not to go to school for at least 7 days - until all sores

are

crusted.

Let scabs fall off by themselves.

STAGES OF CHICKEN POX

The prodromal symptoms in children are absent or low-grade. Older

children

and adults experience fever (1 to 6 days), headache, backache, and sore

throat.

The fever varies from 101º F to 105º F and returns to normal when the

vesicles have disappeared.

Moderate to intense itching is present during the vesicular stage.

The lesion starts as a 2 mm to 4 mm red papule, which develops an

irregular

outline (rose petal) as a thin walled clear vesicle appears on the

surface.

This lesion, " dew drop on a rose petal, " is highly characteristic.

The vesicle becomes centrally depressed and cloudy, has an irregular

border, and breaks in 8 to 12 hours.

The lesion dries to form a crust as the red base disappears. Secondary

infection or excoriation extends the process into the dermis, producing

a

crater-like scar.

During homeopathic treatment, one of the following drugs is

administered

based on right indications.

COMMONLY INDICATED DRUGS

ANTIM CRUD, PULS, SULPH, Antim tart, Bell, Carbo veg, Ledum, Merc, Rhus

tox, Sepia, Thuja, Aconite, Arsenic, Asafoetida, Cantharis, Causticum,

Coffea, Conium, Cyclamen, Ipecac, Natrum carb, Natrum mur, Silicea.

(According to Dr. J. H. e)

For the initial fever - Aconite

When the vesicles form - Antim tart

When the fever is over - Merc sol

Aconite - For the initial stage, with the onset of fever; better in

open

air, worse in warm room, in evening and at night; thirst and

restlessness

very marked.

Antim crud - Chicken pox, with gastric derangement; sensitive to cold

bathing; thick, hard, honey colored scabs; itching when warm in bed;

burning and itching are worse at night; child cannot bear to be touched

or

looked at.

Antim tart - In the early stage; child is irritable and wants company;

also

indicated in chicken pox with respiratory complications.

Mercurius - When matter appears in the vesicles; skin is almost

consistently moist; odorous perspiration; itching is worse from warmth

of

bed; yellowish brown crusts; worse at night, wet, damp weather,

perspiring,

warm room and warm bed.

Rhus tox - Severe intense itching; extreme mental and physical

restlessness; worse during cold wet, rainy weather and after rain;

better

warm, dry weather, rubbing, warm applications.

Sulphur - Annoying rash; child is thirsty and hungry; dirty skin;

worse

scratching and washing; itching worse by warmth; often occurs in spring

time.

--------------------------------------------------------

Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath

Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & Wales UK

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J Lessard <jlessard1@...> wrote:

Can someone resend the chicken pox info.? My little girl just came down with

it last night. Used her ped. for diagnosis. Know to use Vit. A & C. What else

can I do? I'm not doing anything right now & don't seem to need to but, just in

case...I think the Vits are good to give now though. Thanks, Jenn L

June 11, 2007

as of this evening my son has a fine rash on his chest and tummy. He has had

cold symptoms/congestion for about 5 days with only a few hours of mild fever.

Any chance this is the chickenpox?

June 12, 2007

Chicken pox is not a fine rash. It's little blisters that usually start at the

nape of the neck, scalp & back. It could be something else. Jenn L

Re: chicken pox

as of this evening my son has a fine rash on his chest and tummy. He has had

cold symptoms/congestion for about 5 days with only a few hours of mild fever.

Any chance this is the chickenpox?

June 12, 2007

You will be looking for individual raised bumps, some of them with

clear liquid inside, some cloudy, and eventually some redness around

each pox. Does this sound like what you are seeing?

Tara (who just had 2 kids with chickenpox last month)

>

> as of this evening my son has a fine rash on his chest and tummy.

He has had cold symptoms/congestion for about 5 days with only a few

hours of mild fever. Any chance this is the chickenpox?

>

June 12, 2007

Hi Jenn,

I see Anita's sent the homoeopathic info, so won't resend that. Have a look

at: http://www.mediscan.co.uk/cfm/resultssearch.cfm?action=keyword & log=nk -

these are images of chickenpox rashes which may or may not prove helpful.

If your girl is doing well and not in any particular distress, let her body

deal with it in its own time. In most kids it's pretty inocuous, if itchy.

My dd had a good covering of spots (I'm always a bit suspicious of the

children who only sprout about half a dozen spots with CP), although she

wasn't troubled by them developing internally. (The girls I know of that

have had a bad time of it were those who developed spots inside the vagina,

and were in a fair bit of pain with it. I'm not sure how common that is

though.) My girl itched for a few days, but by and large it was all very

easy for her with no great drama. I used oatmeal baths for her to soothe

the itching, and she also had a couple of homoeopathic remedies when the

itching was at its worst. We didn't do the extra C (does CP deplete Vit A?

I know measles does, but I personally wouldn't supplement with Vit A - or C,

come to that.) and she just ate and drank normally.

Unless she's having problems, I would just let it run its course. I hope

she gets over it very soon with as little trouble as my girl did. )

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> Can someone resend the chicken pox info.? My little girl just

> came down with it last night. Used her ped. for diagnosis. Know

> to use Vit. A & C. What else can I do? I'm not doing anything

> right now & don't seem to need to but, just in case...I think the

> Vits are good to give now though. Thanks, Jenn L

>

June 12, 2007

Thanks Sue. Not feeling too hot myself today. She's just a little moody. I'm

really tired. Will nap when dad comes home soon. Drinking lots too. Jenn L

RE: chicken pox