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Hand Foot Mouth Virus

orchid8301orchid8301 member
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My son was diagnosed with this last night. We are doing everything the doctor has said to do. He has been a really sick child, but I have never seen him in so much pain. Anyone have any experience with this or any recommendations? I know the virus has to take its course, but I was wondering if anyone had found a way to provide some comfort to LO.

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Re: Hand Foot Mouth Virus

  • tbmadeamistaketbmadeamistake member

    Popsicles.  Water droppers if he gets really bad and won't eat/drink.  Anything fluid and cool, as keeping up the liquid intake is key.  You could try an oatmeal bath for the sores.  I'm sorry LO is sick, hoping it runs its course quickly!

     

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  • EMOmammaEMOmamma member
    Smoothies, milkshakes, pouches, alternate Advil & Tylenol, lots and lots of snuggles.  We went and got him some new toys and books to try to distract him as much as possible.  It was worth the splurge!

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  • AJW515AJW515 member

    We found the most soothing thing to do was ice cream or sherbet.  The milk products seemed to neutralize the acid from the open sores.  Also...the doctor prescribed us Tylenol with Codeine.  I didn't plan to use it until she refused everything, and they were going to admit her for dehydration.  We used it for about 24 hours, it worked like a charm, and made her tolerate more fluids.  Good luck.  It is miserable!

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