My 4 year old has the creeping crud...

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GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 11:47 AM (ET) My 4 year old has the creeping crud... He's curled up on the floor, because he insists he's more comfy there. I've got him bundled up as much as I can because his temp's 101.3. He didn't eat much last night, and only had a little cider in his stomach when he first lost it. Last bout was kind of bile-like. I might give him some crushed ice when he wakes up and try some ginger ale later. Any suggestions/prayers/sympathies are welcomed   Alert Edit | Reply | Top

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Subject     Author     Message Date     ID    Give him lots of love and comfort HawkeyeX Mar-12-03 1    Never heard eczema called that GoddessOfGuinness 03/12/2003 4  Aww, poor guy trotsky Mar-12-03 2    Thanks...So far he hasn't wanted anything... GoddessOfGuinness 03/12/2003 3  Old fashioned advice...take him to a doctor draftcaroline Mar-12-03 5  Watch for signs of dehydration! unidentifiedbassplayer Mar-12-03 6    Yikes! GoddessOfGuinness 03/12/2003 10   i personally do not give tylenol. red_rasta Mar-12-03 7    I'm letting the fever run its course GoddessOfGuinness 03/12/2003 12  My sympathies mvd Mar-12-03 8  No dairy for a couple of days...... Jethrine Mar-12-03 9  Could be worse, could be the freedom crud forradalom Mar-12-03 11  Gatorade popsicles SoCalDem Mar-12-03 13    Great idea! GoddessOfGuinness 03/12/2003 15    As the father of an 8 and 2 year old. jflooney 03/12/2003 16  Thank you all... GoddessOfGuinness Mar-12-03 14

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HawkeyeX (3240 posts) Mar-12-03, 11:48 AM (ET) 1. Give him lots of love and comfort and make sure he's drinking plenty of fluids. Creeping Cruds? I thought it was another word for Eczema which my cousin has. Hawkeye-X - Native Coloradoan, and proud of it! DU Moderator - It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:02 PM (ET) Reply to post #1 4. Never heard eczema called that but it fits the condition! ~lol~   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

trotsky (148 posts) Mar-12-03, 11:51 AM (ET) 2. Aww, poor guy Here's what I do when mine are sick: 1) Feed them anything they want. Sure, they might take advantage of it, but I figure they're sick and they can use whatever calories they can get. Nutrition can take a flying leap, if only for a day or two. 2) Regular doses of Tylenol (or store brand) break the fever and generally improve mood. Get Tylenol cold medicine for multisymptom relief.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:00 PM (ET) Reply to post #2 3. Thanks...So far he hasn't wanted anything... so I'll let his tummy settle and give him some nap time before I try to get some ice chips in his mouth. I bet they'll feel pretty good when he wakes up. I've heard yogurt's good after the pukes, too...   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

draftcaroline (2531 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:17 PM (ET) 5. Old fashioned advice...take him to a doctor LAST EDITED ON Mar-12-03 AT 12:20 PM (ET) I know that's 99% unnecessary but you never know what a doctor might find that you missed---unless you can check his ears, throat, lungs as well as a doc. Push fluids, fevers are dehydrating and that's dangerous. ps: though it's cooler on the floor, see if he'll sleep in your arms. Loving cuddling is good medicine too   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

unidentifiedbassplayer (1446 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:24 PM (ET) 6. Watch for signs of dehydration! LAST EDITED ON Mar-12-03 AT 12:25 PM (ET) Dry eyes, particularly. Also if temp starts reading low insteasd of elevated. Probably/hopefully won't happen in your son's case, but be aware. Last month our daughter (22 m.o.) ended up in hospital for IV therapy and observation for dehydration. Once they got the fluids into her she was fine. They called it a 'rotavirus' she had; it's the season for it, and it can be pretty nasty. Worst of all was the ER nurse had trouble with setting my daughter's the IV; took them three tries to get a good one. She obviouslly didn;'t have a lot of experience with little babies, and after the first try at least had the good sense to get some help from someone experienced. One of those 'parental moments' you'd just as soon never re-live. unidentifiedbassplayer "Right now, I should be in a bar in Texas, not the Oval Office." --Old U-Know-Who   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 02:58 PM (ET) Reply to post #6 10. Yikes! I'm glad she's ok now!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

red_rasta (63 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:38 PM (ET) 7. i personally do not give tylenol. fever is how the body kills virus/bacteria. watered juice- apple or white grape, a few sips every few minutes, to avoid the splashback reaction.. nothing oily- ESPECIALLY hydrogenated oil (in almost all prepared food) no dairy. trust your instincts. fever in itself is natural and not dangerous. whiny is normal.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:09 PM (ET) Reply to post #7 12. I'm letting the fever run its course unless it gets really high.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

mvd (5049 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:45 PM (ET) 8. My sympathies I'll let the doctor give the advice, and I hope your son gets well soon.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

Jethrine (114 posts) Mar-12-03, 12:51 PM (ET) 9. No dairy for a couple of days...... Small amounts of fluids frequently after tummy settles. My kids loved popsicles. BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) for a couple of days after virus passes through. It's hard to see your little guy sick, but he'll be OK. I've found that slow and steady works best. Don't push to get his appetite back. His body knows what to do, with a little help from Mom.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

forradalom (347 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:01 PM (ET) 11. Could be worse, could be the freedom crud OK, I'll stop now.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

SoCalDem (16143 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:32 PM (ET) 13. Gatorade popsicles ...damp cool washcloths..water frozen in a surgical glove..,,curve it around a wadded up wet dishcloth, so it "fits" a feverish forehead.. My boys always liked the "cold hand" and it's not messy   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:39 PM (ET) Reply to post #13 15. Great idea! I'll try that! I always keep one bag of cheap-o frozen peas handy just for owies. They conform to any part of the body and don't take long to refreeze. I keep them in a ziplock bag, so I don't confuse them with foodstuffs.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

jflooney (51 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:43 PM (ET) Reply to post #13 16. As the father of an 8 and 2 year old. LAST EDITED ON Mar-12-03 AT 03:44 PM (ET) This is not medical advise but parental advice. Gatorade, any way that he will take it. This may sound strange but for a feaver, put some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and rub it on the bottom of his feet. It really helps to break the fever. If he is throwing up, add a little water to the ginger ale you are giving to help make it flat. Flat soda is easier to hold. Hug and hold. That always helps not only the child but the parent. It makes it seem like you are doing all you can to help and it shows them your love. Good luck and best wishes   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

GoddessOfGuinness (587 posts) Mar-12-03, 03:34 PM (ET) 14. Thank you all... Timmy seems to be much better now. He's kept down some apple juice and soda crackers; and while he still has a fever, it's not too bad. He's resting on the couch now, and watching his favorite shows...even laughing here and there. Bless you all... Brenda   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Top

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