Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 Any bubble baths? I wouldn't think so as I know you are hypersensitive to scented things but they can irritate foreskins. You might try baking soda baths; those are pretty soothing. It is probably a minor irritation. Salli, mom to four intact boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 > I gave him Motrin for the pain and swelling and Benedryl in case it's an > allergic reaction - we tried a new milk sub. yesterday. He also has gas > that smells of sulpher. Those are good choices Sara and can be given with the topical treatment too. If you can I'd wait for your normal doc. I hate pot luck with the call docs. monique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 > I gave him Motrin for the pain and swelling and Benedryl in case it's an > allergic reaction - we tried a new milk sub. yesterday. He also has gas > that smells of sulpher. Those are good choices Sara and can be given with the topical treatment too. If you can I'd wait for your normal doc. monique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 You're yeast infection sounds right on to me. Boys don't usually have a discharge when they have a yeast infection...trust me, gets them on a monthly basis. Mention it to the ped. I think the gentian violet is a good idea, also, feed him yogurt. It is proven tohelp fight and reduce the risk of yeast infetions " The Byks " wrote: >I gave him Motrin for the pain and swelling and Benedryl in case it's an >allergic reaction - we tried a new milk sub. yesterday. He also has gas >that smells of sulpher. > >Our usual dr is not in today, nor is the nurse, but I left a message for one >of the other practice dr's to call. I REALLY don't want to take him in >unless I have to. He is phobic about the exam rooms and the exam would be >painful for him, and these other drs don't know him. > >I don't think the genetian violet would hurt anything but if he does need to >be examined, well, he'd be purple. > >Thanks... > > >-Sara. >wife to Matt >SAHM to nurslings >Mikey, 9/14/99, Autism, and >Gabe, born at home 5/17/01, GERD >http://home.earthlink.net/~thebyks > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 also, feed him yogurt. It is proven tohelp fight and reduce the risk of yeast infetions But make sure the yogurt really has acidophilus. Some don't. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 Kefir is good too. Has a good variety of Probiotics. Penny :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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