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Hand foot and mouth disease
Hello B
My 15 month year old has been hit with HFMD and has been miserable . I wanted to ask what integrative things I can add to her to 1- sooth her symptoms 2- boost her immunity and 3- to help her get over it quickly
I went to her pediatrician here in dubai and they proposed paracetamol and brufen to manage her fever ( it went up to 40 degrees last night ) which is not something am a fan of as I know it depletes glutathione but I was desperate to make her feel better and also to avoid dehydration – she has been refusing food and drinK, so i succumbed at the clinic this morning to panadol . Should I continue like this and add glutathione to counteract ? And if so how much h ? Or should I let fever run its course knowing that she will be miserable ? I read somewhere that adding vit A drops would help as well for viral infection which I have in my medicines cabinet
Would appreciate your help in this !
Yasmin
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I forgot to mention that they also have this spray to soothe the throat blisters
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@Yasmin atassi it’s a viral ailment, so you’re spot on about boosting her own immunity. If you’re still breastfeeding, continue doing so as your immunity will help hers.
Otherwise, you can take a look at this protocol HERE to see what I give my kids for immune support. Zinc in particular is well studied in its ability to inhibit viral replication.
In addition, natural anti-viral support like elderberry syrup or echinacea tincture are usually safe for infants older than 6 months.
You can also consider homeopathic support (Oscillococcinum) if it’s still in the early stages, which I share in the anti-viral protocol HERE.
If you’d like to consult with a good homeopath who does virtual consults, you can also reach out to Dr. Manjari who was also one of our guest experts in B Better HERE.
As for pain relief, chamomile tea or chamomile cream can help soothe any discomfort caused by the blisters. I personally love Active Skin Repair spray for topical use. It can be used several times per day or as needed to alleviate itch and discomfort. You can find my discount code for it and links to all my medicine cabinet must-haves HERE.
In this guide, I also explain my rationale about fevers (p.9). As long as the fever is below 40.5°C/105°F and my kids are alert, playing, eating, and living normally, I don’t suppress a fever with medication which I find delays recovery. If it is needed, then glutathione is a good idea until your child is feeling well again. Dr. Elana Roumell shares her recommended dosages in her talk about vaccines HERE (last 3 slides).
Hope this helps. Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery! Please let us know how she’s doing and if you need anything else.
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Thank you so much @Bernadette Abraham a lot to Dig into here but all super helped up thank you and will keep you posted .
Her throat is really bothering her preventing her from eating or drinking much . Any suggestions for that ?
And would you also recommend adding a probiotic to support gut ? If so for how long and which one? When she was a baby I was using this ( baby version Product)
Do you recommend ? Though I don’t know where to find it anymore
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@Yasmin atassi did you share a probiotic supplement picture or link? It didn’t show up. A broad-spectrum probiotic can help modulate the immune system.
For soothing the throat, anything anti-inflammatory, or mucilaginous can be be helpful. For example:
-chamomile, ginger tea
-marshmallow root tea
-slippery elm lozenges (example Thayers brand). It’s a small chewable tablet, so it can be crushed if there’s a choking concern.
-gargling with silver hydrosol spray and swallowing (I also keep this in my medicine cabinet at all times)
With doctor approval, consider:
-honey (go slow if you’ve never introduced it before)
-propolis spray (it’s also antiviral so bonus). I always keep on hand as part of my medicine cabinet but in the fridge.
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@Bernadette Abraham it’s this infant probiotic from klairs labs but I don’t have it anymore . I know they have one for toddlers too but I don’t know from where to get it . Last time I got it from shop and ship and it takes time . Do you recommend or you prefer another one ?
I also want to ask about the rash on the leg I know it’s normal from
. Virus but do you reccomend any particular cream to apply ? I used this yesterday is it a good idea or shall I stick to something natural like coconut oil or baby balm
Finally what multivitamin do you recommend for her age group ? I once saw someone talk about Hiya which has no additives or artificial flavors whixh so many of them have
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@Yasmin atassi
I like the Klaire Labs infant probiotic. I also like the one by Smidge. They aren’t available in Dubai however, so they’ll need time to get here. If you want one locally available, check Life pharmacy for Udo’s toddler probiotic.
For the rash, if you don’t have Active Skin Repair (my favorite), you can also check the pharmacy or online to see if they have chamomile cream or calamine lotion or even do an oatmeal bath which can really help soothe rashes, dryness and itch. Here’s a how-to.
In terms of multivitamins, please read this handout where we share our favorite brands depending on the circumstances.
Hope that helps.
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