Re: RE: Bad stomach flu going around Digest Number 2637

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In a message dated 5/21/2004 9:58:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 20:26:40 -0400

From: " dandelion " <dandelion@...>

Subject: RE: Bad stomach flu going around

We haven't used any OTC anything for fever in about 20 years. A body

temperature bath, lots of fluids, herbal tea: ginger and lemon with

peppermint, elder and yarrow, drink hot. Cool cloths on your forehead

and feet with a few drops of lavender added to the water. Cool wraps in

sheets that have been soaked in tepid water.

The only time our fevers were very high was about 2 and half years ago

when we got the flu. (not the stomach variety) I couldn't have bathed

any of us though because we all came down with it at the same time and

were pretty much bedridden for a few days!

Using OTC remedies for fever, i.e. acetaminophen or ibuprofen will put

an added burden on your body that is already working to fight off the

infection.

103 is high but not, in itself, life-threatening in a normally healthy

child or adult. Certainly if you are getting dehydrated or worried

about your condition you should seek medical help.

We have been very lucky " knock on wood " that we were only hit with a

mild stomach virus so far. So many people have been hit hard with it

over and over this year.

..

..

>>> , Delano and all

My son is medically fragile and has gran mal seizures at about 102.5 F. I

agree that fevers serve a good purpose.

However, when his temperature approaches 102.0, I get a bag of frozen veggies

out of the freezer, wrap in a towel and place it under his feet. The

objective is to draw the heat away from his head.

THis simple technique works for us. And, hope it also helps you.

mjh

http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

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Thanks for all the good suggestions. My dh and I have not done OTC

anything for a very long time either, maybe at least 20 years. My

understanding of fevers is that fevers are good, it means that your

body is fighting the infection. Tipid baths are what I would do for my

children if they got up as high as 102-103, cold rags on the forehead

too. I didn't think of cold on the feet or to add lavender to the

water! Sure hope this is only for a couple of days and not 2 weeks

like my dd had to go through.

That's why I love you guys so much. When I am not thinking someone

here is!

Thanks,

Del

> In a message dated 5/21/2004 9:58:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> writes:

> Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 20:26:40 -0400

> From: " dandelion " <dandelion@m...>

> Subject: RE: Bad stomach flu going around

>

> We haven't used any OTC anything for fever in about 20 years. A body

> temperature bath, lots of fluids, herbal tea: ginger and lemon with

> peppermint, elder and yarrow, drink hot. Cool cloths on your forehead

> and feet with a few drops of lavender added to the water. Cool wraps in

> sheets that have been soaked in tepid water.

>

> The only time our fevers were very high was about 2 and half years ago

> when we got the flu. (not the stomach variety) I couldn't have bathed

> any of us though because we all came down with it at the same time and

> were pretty much bedridden for a few days!

>

> Using OTC remedies for fever, i.e. acetaminophen or ibuprofen will put

> an added burden on your body that is already working to fight off the

> infection.

>

> 103 is high but not, in itself, life-threatening in a normally healthy

> child or adult. Certainly if you are getting dehydrated or worried

> about your condition you should seek medical help.

>

> We have been very lucky " knock on wood " that we were only hit with a

> mild stomach virus so far. So many people have been hit hard with it

> over and over this year.

>

>

> .

> .

> >>> , Delano and all

>

> My son is medically fragile and has gran mal seizures at about 102.5

F. I

> agree that fevers serve a good purpose.

>

> However, when his temperature approaches 102.0, I get a bag of

frozen veggies

> out of the freezer, wrap in a towel and place it under his feet. The

> objective is to draw the heat away from his head.

>

> THis simple technique works for us. And, hope it also helps you.

>

> mjh

> http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/

>

>

>