Re: Re: Quick help for vomiting son

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kim.

We did end up in the ER this time. I'll keep your advice in mind for

the future.

I really appreciate it.

On Monday, October 20, 2008, at 01:44 PM, Kim Mumbower wrote:

> I deal with chronic nausea and occasional vomiting because of my upper

> GI disorders. I haven't found any quick solution, I just have to wait

> it out. I keep a supply of Phenergan on hand, but since it's

> prescription, that won't help your son as a quick fix [grin].

>

> I do switch to eating soft foods for a day or two, and if my symptoms

> are really severe, I switch to clear liquids for a day than introduce

> soft but solid foods the next day and then go back to my usual foods a

> day or two after the soft foods. All depending on my symptoms.

>

> If your son is still vomiting, he might have food poisoning instead of

> eating something too rich or too fibrous for his system. Regardless of

> the cause, it helps to stay hydrated, and to drink an electrolyte drink

> as well. Naturally if he gets worse, or the vomiting doesn't stop,

> visit the ER or his/your doctor. Could also be a reaction to a

> medication.

>

> Kim M.

> SCD 5 years

>

>

> >

> > My son decided to secretly try a piece of pepperoni pizza with

> friends

> > the night before last and a little cereal last night and is now

> > feeling the results. I have heard talk of charcoal and also something

> > called Gluten Ease, which I probably can't get quickly, but am

> > wondering what all you experts would suggest we try in order to help

> > relieve his symptoms this morning. I think he's learned his lesson...

> > Thanks,

> >

> > 14 yo son w. UC, diagnosed 2005

> > SCD 2007

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I appreciate it.