Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 I think that my son has the Rotavirus. Any advise for treatment? He had it last week and now again today. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Thanks to Rick, Annika, Terri and all who replied to my desperate plea for help! He's doing much better and is over the hump now! Sheila >From: " s " <rat.richards@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: Re: [ ] ROTAVIRUS >Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:02:37 +1200 > >Ugh! we had this once years ago - very viscous stuff - I would just keep >his liquids up and really great that he can tolerate the crackers he is >naturally keeping things very bland which is best for his stomach right now >- gosh my little one vomited everything and had cronic dia's for a week it >took a while for his stomach to tolerate anything at all. And keep up the >syringe the Dr's word on this is 10mls every 10minutes is a really good >hydration level if he will tolerate that much - but anything would be good. > >Best of luck > >Terri NZ > Re: [ ] ROTAVIRUS > > > Does he like popsicles? Pedialyte makes a popsicle that you might try. >My son was real sick with the flu last week and would not eat or drink >either. I finally resorted to using a syringe filled with liquid 3 times >an hour to keep him hydrated. It was better than nothing. > > Good luck > > stacey > Re: [ ] Re: Liquid DMSA? > >Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:09:40 EST > > > >Lynne: > >I have a friend...and I'm going to do this too...who gets the syrup >from > >the > >pharmacist that he would normally use to compound meds in. There are >a lot > >of flavors to choose from. She uses Pina Colada flavor. She just >pours a > >little of the syrup onto a spoon and empties the DMSA capsule into >the > >syrup > >and gives it to her son. > >I believe it is true that DMSA doesn't stay stable in liquid...it >loses > >it's > >effect. So this is an easier way of still doing a liquid. > >Vicki > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Thanks Tracey and Stacey for the helpful information. He's doing fine now and is slowly working his way back to his regular diet. Sheila >From: tsteinbach4@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: [ ] ROTAVIRUS >Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 21:25:47 -0500 > >Perhaps some really diluted juices would be o.k. I wouldn't worry too much, >kids tend to bounce back quicker than you think even when they seem at >death's door. The drug store will have Pedialite (sp?), which is >specifically designed for this use. Gatorade is not a good idea. When >he's ready to eat he'll let you know. Maybe start with a little lightly >buttered toast with some jam, or oatmeal with brown sugar and cream in it. >One or two spoonfuls should be sufficient. Lots of sleep, of course, helps >tremendously. As long as he is drinking enough water not to be dehydrated, >don't worry, he'll live! Remember, he's sick and that's the deal when they >are really sick! > >Hope this helps (from an experienced mom), > > > Re: [ ] Re: Liquid DMSA? > >Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:09:40 EST > > > >Lynne: > >I have a friend...and I'm going to do this too...who gets the syrup >from > >the > >pharmacist that he would normally use to compound meds in. There are a >lot > >of flavors to choose from. She uses Pina Colada flavor. She just >pours a > >little of the syrup onto a spoon and empties the DMSA capsule into the > >syrup > >and gives it to her son. > >I believe it is true that DMSA doesn't stay stable in liquid...it loses > >it's > >effect. So this is an easier way of still doing a liquid. > >Vicki > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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