Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference so I'll keep that up. We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't cause other issues. Anyhow ideas? Patty 6 days scd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't know if it's SCD legal, so someone please correct me if it's not, but we use Feverall suppositories. They contain aceteminophen in a glycerine base. Since they're not further up in the gut, I think the risk of intestinal harm is small. My son tolerates almost no medication ingredients, he's very sensitive to the corn sugars/ingredients that are usually used in oral pain relievers, and he does well with these You may want to be aware that pain relievers impair the body's own production of glutathione, which helps excrete toxins. The DAN protocol advises using them only for fevers over 100*. The body's natural way to deal with infections is by a fever, so it's good to let it do the job. Suzanne > > My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other > illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year > molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out > since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference > so I'll keep that up. > We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. > > But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a > fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night > that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when > the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't > cause other issues. > > Anyhow ideas? > > Patty 6 days scd > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hi Patty, > My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other > illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year > molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out > since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference > so I'll keep that up. > We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. > > But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a > fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night > that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when > the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't > cause other issues. > Elaine always said that when you *need* meds don't worry about the small amounts of illegals in them. Some people opt on the side of caution though and have their meds including pain relivers and fever meds compounded at a pharmacy with legal ingredients. You can find some legal fillers listed at http://pecanbread.com/supplements.html Generally, ASD kids use ibuprofen and IBSers use acetaminophen. Sheila, SCD 60 mos, UC 22 yrs mom of 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Yes. Get acetaminaphen (tylenol-like) suppositories called Fever-All. They come in infant and children's doses. You get the same effectiveness as tylenol given orally, without the dietary worries. Also kids often throw up with high fevers so this way you don't upset their sensitive bellies. I have unfortunately been unable to find the Motrin/Ibuprofen equivalent for Fever-All. Anyone else know of one? I make every effort to avoid all SCD illegal meds, both prescription and non, but did once have to give children's motrin for a very high fever that was not responding and my son didn't seem to have any negative effects, at least none that I could tell as different from his behavior due to the fever itself. But get some Fever-All in the house for pain/fever and I'm sure you'll be fine. Tracey, mom of Clay 3yo SCD 6 mos What about fevers/pain? My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference so I'll keep that up. We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't cause other issues. Anyhow ideas? Patty 6 days scd For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Yes. Get acetaminaphen (tylenol-like) suppositories called Fever-All. They come in infant and children's doses. You get the same effectiveness as tylenol given orally, without the dietary worries. Also kids often throw up with high fevers so this way you don't upset their sensitive bellies. I have unfortunately been unable to find the Motrin/Ibuprofen equivalent for Fever-All. Anyone else know of one? I make every effort to avoid all SCD illegal meds, both prescription and non, but did once have to give children's motrin for a very high fever that was not responding and my son didn't seem to have any negative effects, at least none that I could tell as different from his behavior due to the fever itself. But get some Fever-All in the house for pain/fever and I'm sure you'll be fine. Tracey, mom of Clay 3yo SCD 6 mos What about fevers/pain? My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference so I'll keep that up. We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't cause other issues. Anyhow ideas? Patty 6 days scd For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Yes. Get acetaminaphen (tylenol-like) suppositories called Fever-All. They come in infant and children's doses. You get the same effectiveness as tylenol given orally, without the dietary worries. Also kids often throw up with high fevers so this way you don't upset their sensitive bellies. I have unfortunately been unable to find the Motrin/Ibuprofen equivalent for Fever-All. Anyone else know of one? I make every effort to avoid all SCD illegal meds, both prescription and non, but did once have to give children's motrin for a very high fever that was not responding and my son didn't seem to have any negative effects, at least none that I could tell as different from his behavior due to the fever itself. But get some Fever-All in the house for pain/fever and I'm sure you'll be fine. Tracey, mom of Clay 3yo SCD 6 mos What about fevers/pain? My dd is 2. The pain releivers offered to her have sugar or other illegals in them (I'm assuming) She is also working on her 2 year molars. We have been giving her motrin at bedtime but I cut that out since we started the diet. It doesn't seem to be making a difference so I'll keep that up. We do have a legal homeopathic for teething that I am using. But if we should be in the situation where she needs pain releif or a fever brought down what can we give her? I'm thinking of the night that her ear drum burst and she was up screaming every 3-4 hours when the pain meds wore off. I want to have an option for that, that won't cause other issues. Anyhow ideas? Patty 6 days scd For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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