Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 In a message dated 2/17/99 4:01:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, austinsmom@... writes: << Also, there are lots of homeopathics for a fecver. >> Personally, I do not treat fever. Why do you, and do you see a longer duration for illness as a result? Just academically curious... ~~G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 : I will look up a homeopathic preventative for strep throat for you and get back to you. If they do come down with it, the best thing to use is some Nutribiotic (now called GSE - grapefruit seed extract) It will work just like an antibioitc. Be sure to follow up with acidophilus though!! Also, there are lots of homeopathics for a fecver. Belladonna, ferrum phos. Homeopathics are very symptom specific, so you can pinpoint " one " remedy for all fevers, unfortunately. If you don't have anyone that can teach you about homeopathics, consulting a professional is your best bet. ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 Hi . I hate to keep belabouring this, but.... Your message came into me in extra-small type. Did anyone else receive it in small type as well? Is it just me???? Or , are all your posts sent out like that? Kate At 03:31 PM 2/17/99 -0500, you wrote: > Hi all ! I have a question: And I just >found out that they were all exposed to strep throat yesterday! Thanks, >guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 Hi G: What's the max you'll let a fever go before you'll treat it? Or do you mean you would NEVER treat it? My dd gets incredible fevers, up to 106 (even tho I have read that the body can't go above 105!). When she gets above 103, she'll generally start vomiting. So, I try to lower the fever once it gets to 103. I figure hot is hot. Would a fever of 105 or 106 being killing more germs than a fever of 102? At 04:08 PM 2/17/99 EST, you wrote: >From: MooMomTo2@... > >In a message dated 2/17/99 4:01:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, >austinsmom@... writes: > ><< Also, there are lots of homeopathics for a fecver. >> > >Personally, I do not treat fever. Why do you, and do you see a longer >duration for illness as a result? Just academically curious... > ~~G > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 1999 Report Share Posted February 17, 1999 Hi . I hate to keep belabouring this, but.... Your message came into me in extra-small type. Did anyone else receive it in small type as well? Is it just me???? Or , are all your posts sent out like that? I receive everyones just fine! debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 I was of the opinion that one should not " treat a fever " . When E was sick around Christmas, we didn't treat him, except to find homeopaths that matched symptoms. I knew that he was very sick, but was allowing his body to " heal " itself. Nothing worked and after a week of him lying in bed with an on again off again fever (mostly on) his arm started swelling. Within 2 hrs it was 3 times its normal size. Went to hospital. Bacterial infection. His fever was anywhere between 103 - 106.7. I would do light therapy to bring fever down lower and when his extremities started getting cold, gave tylenol which he promptly vomitted and his fever came down. This whole thing is a long story, but a good lesson for us for the future. In hindsight, I would NOT let a fever go above 104 before I gave something to bring it down (tylenol, advil, etc.) because it is hard on the child. If the fever persisted for more than 3 days, without child showing ANY improvement I would go to the dr and request blood work be taken. This seems extreme, but the other side ended us up in the hospital on IV antibiotics for 2 weeks and then oral for 3. The one blood test, although painful and scary, would have been better than the 50+ pokes that he ended up receiving. Like everyone else, I am still trying to find that " perfect " dr who accepts our natural ways and realizes that we just want a diagnosis, not necessarily treatment. Moms and Dads trust your instinct. Go with your instinct. It has saved E's life more than once. Re: Cairns intro >From: MooMomTo2@... > >In a message dated 2/17/99 4:01:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, >austinsmom@... writes: > ><< Also, there are lots of homeopathics for a fecver. >> > >Personally, I do not treat fever. Why do you, and do you see a longer >duration for illness as a result? Just academically curious... > ~~G > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 Welcome to the list. I'm sure you'll find valuable info here. I'm curious, you say that your daughter received her " first set " of shots. Does that mean that while you were in the hospital they gave her DPT, Hib, polio and HEP B? I thought that all they gave a newborn was Hep B. You are not the first person who has said set or something that implies more. Are they really giving a nb all of this? There is a homeopathic remedy called Strep. AND on another subject. When I asked the Dr if E's infection was from Hib, would that make him immune for life, he said that it would not. If his body can't make him immune for life, why would the Hib vaccination make anyone immune for even a short time. Apparently you can get it more than once, so how would it work? Does anyone know? Cairns intro Hi all ! I am just thrilled that you are all available to me! Whoever thought of this information network is to be comended! I just joined the vaccination e-mail list and am enjoying reading everyones thoughts. I am a SAHM. I have 3 children. Two boys, -4 and Logan-2. One daughter, Alana-8 mo. My oldest is fully vac. My middle received upto his 15 mo. shots and my daughter (under horrible pressure for a woman who just gave birth!) received her first set of shots. I feel confident in our decision to suspend all chances of future immunizations. My dd is still breastfed. My wonderful husband is very supportive of my suggestions regarding the health and welfare of our children. We practice Attachment Parenting, although we didn't realize what it was called until just recently. And we are VERY curious about Alternanative Health Care. As a matter of fact, I have a question: I read a note earlier about herb/homeapathic treatment for a fever. I would love to avoid giving my children Tylenol! None of my children have ongoing health concerns, however, sometimes they get the flu. And I just found out that they were all exposed to strep throat yesterday! Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 1999 Report Share Posted February 18, 1999 > -----Original Message----- > From: Junior & <cairnsj@...> > Hi all ! > > I am just thrilled that you are all available to me! > Whoever thought of this information network is to be > comended! I just joined the vaccination e-mail list and am > enjoying reading everyones thoughts. > I am a SAHM. I have 3 children. Two boys, -4 and > Logan-2. One daughter, Alana-8 mo. I have a daughter named Alyna! Close. Thought we picked a rare name. Actually I have seen it alot lately. Definately no way to do a " rare " name unless you make the name up I guess. > I read a note earlier about herb/homeapathic treatment for a > fever. I would love to avoid giving my children Tylenol! > None of my children have ongoing health concerns, however, > sometimes they get the flu. And I just found out that they > were all exposed to strep throat yesterday! I was told that tylenol is not necessary unless the child is extremely uncomfortable and more for the sake of the parent being able to get some sleep on those restless nights. Fever is made by the body to keep homeostasis. I read a letter earlier where someone stated that all tylenol does is suppress the immune system causing the disease to last even longer. I am in total agreement with that statement. Strep by the way is bacterial. If your children didn't share a cup or chew on the same toy etc (age?) then they are probably safe. Just my thoughts. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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