help! mykids have the flu.

[Guest guest]

What can I give them for sore throats, coughs, and fever? I really

don't want to give them something illegal, which would probably make

everything worse. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jolee

[Guest guest]

Tamiflu (Rx) is supposed to knock it out 90% of the time, but probably contains

illegals.

help! mykids have the flu.

What can I give them for sore throats, coughs, and fever? I really

don't want to give them something illegal, which would probably make

everything worse. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jolee

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[Guest guest]

I put on Sambucol when everyone here had a nasty virus.. Dh

developed pneumonia and one son barely escaped it. The Sambucol seemed

to protect her and all she got was a very runny nose. :-)

You can use it after the fact to help cut down the number of days you

are sick.

There is a sugar free version but it does contain sorbitol. The whole

thing is illigal I am sure... But my goal was to avoid the heavy

hitting drugs that no doubt would have followed!!

You have to pick your battles.

Carol in IL

ps127@...

Mom to 7 blessings including , 3 with DS (SCD8 weeks ) and

Grandma to Micah and Jonah.

" Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain. " Psalm 127

My problem isn't how I look, is how you see me. "

[Guest guest]

>

> What can I give them for sore throats, coughs, and fever? I really

> don't want to give them something illegal, which would probably make

> everything worse. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

> Jolee

I gave my kids Amantadine (prescription).

Both have weak immune systems and I figured that 5 days of a

medication with illegals in it was worth the risk of them ending up in

the hospital with pneumonia being pumped full of a ton of antibiotics.

Each parent has to make their own choice when it comes to illnesses.

Even Elaine has said that medical necessity overrides having to be

100% compliant.

I also gave them both Sambucol.

Jody

mom to -5.1 and -7.4