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baby with sniffles
Hi,I have an 8 month old infant who had a bad flu about three weeks ago (fever, nasal congestion, slight cough). Since she recovered (she was down for a week), she has had some congestion in her nose and this is not helping her sleep. Where she used to be sleeping from 9pm to 7-8 am through the night, she is now sleeping about 10pm to 4-5 am and keeps wanting to turn over to sleep on her stomach. You can hear her congestion and especially in the mornings, she wakes up to dried and thick mucus in her nose. She seems to be sensitive to cold; crawling on cold floors and she will have running nose. Put another layer of clothes on her and nose will settle. Any remedy suggestions? She also has a slight cough especially in the mornings. She is a happy smiley baby but has been noted to display tantrums when she doesn't get her way now. She is teething again (third teeth - first two on bottom and has swollen and whitish top gums now). Her appetite varies now. She used to go to sleep easily; putting her to bed and she will settle but she is much harder to settle now and needs a lot of reassuring although she still prefers to sleep in her bed over sleeping on my shoulder but she does need that extra comforting.
isabellesmom on 2004-10-11
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single dose (2 pellets) "only" chamomilla 30c.
if child is breast fed then administer to mother...mother (if breast feeding) and child are to avoid all acids ...i.e..coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;coca-cola,pepsi and the like;alcoholic beverages;...etc
no other medicines ;treatments;..etc
if allo=pth medicines have been used may need to address--but first start treatment with chamomilla 30c
post back response or lack of response..
if child is breast fed then administer to mother...mother (if breast feeding) and child are to avoid all acids ...i.e..coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;coca-cola,pepsi and the like;alcoholic beverages;...etc
no other medicines ;treatments;..etc
if allo=pth medicines have been used may need to address--but first start treatment with chamomilla 30c
post back response or lack of response..
♡ John Stanton last decade
John
Hanneman suggested in acute problems the effect of medicine is worn out very quickly,and you may have to repeat the medicine at frequent intervals.It is supported by many later doctors also.
If you have time,pl.comment on this.
Murthy
Hanneman suggested in acute problems the effect of medicine is worn out very quickly,and you may have to repeat the medicine at frequent intervals.It is supported by many later doctors also.
If you have time,pl.comment on this.
Murthy
bandarbabu2000 last decade
Thanks for that; I will try chamomila. I went to health food store today to have a look at what's available for her and they had homeopathic pellets but they recommended nux vomica immediately. Is this something I should look at too or should chamomila do the trick. She is teething and seems to be rather tired although seems to have difficulty falling asleep and eating.
isabellesmom last decade
Okay thank you. I will look into getting chamomila 30x for her.
Thanks all for advice. I will post back and let you know how its going.
Thanks all for advice. I will post back and let you know how its going.
isabellesmom last decade
30c is preferable --instead 30x --less that is all that is avaiable...if good responce from 30c allow full action/response then go to 200c...
♡ John Stanton last decade
I just want to say I finally got my chamomilia 30c and gave my baby the first dose about 10 minutes ago. 2 in water and syringe to feed her. She's nearly asleep now but no difficulty in tucking her in; she seems to be back to her old self again; previously she would be throwing her tantrums and wanting to stand up to hold the cot rails, wanting to play, very restless but tired but refuses to sleep. Tonight, she just lay quietly like before and sucked her thumb to bed! I don't know if its coincidental but I am optimistic about the chamomilia. Thank you John for your advice.
Will I have to continue; your previous post said to allow full action/response and then go to 200c. So when do I give her the 200c and how much and what happens after that? Very much appreciated.
Will I have to continue; your previous post said to allow full action/response and then go to 200c. So when do I give her the 200c and how much and what happens after that? Very much appreciated.
isabellesmom last decade
no concern for chamomilla 200c yet--allow natural from here and observe how long child responds to 30c...keeping in touch hee at forum is best way for that..
if you are breastfeeding this child and did not take remedy yourself also--may find relapse--but this can be effected by diet...milk giving problem to child...
remember for you follow dietary restrictions--since you are breastfeeding...
if you are breastfeeding this child and did not take remedy yourself also--may find relapse--but this can be effected by diet...milk giving problem to child...
remember for you follow dietary restrictions--since you are breastfeeding...
♡ John Stanton last decade
Thought I'll keep everyone updated. Isabelle is definitely having teething blues; was gnawing her teeth and had both hands in her mouth rubbing her gums; was usual happy self but gives in to frustration and I think pain sometimes. I popped two little pills into her mouth; she likes the sweet taste of it and within seconds, she is settled. It is amazing. The day before, she must have knocked her teeth or gums when she was standing up in her cot and doing her usual baby dancing whilst holding on to the cot sides. She was inconsolable for about 10 minutes and I popped two in her mouth and within seconds again, she settled. I really couldn't believe it; even my husband was impressed. I was quite afraid to use it too often and so far, have kept to when necessary and no more than two little pills a day. Thank you for recommendation and I think this is an eye opener in terms of the power of homeopathy.
isabellesmom last decade
don't be so liberal with the dosing....attempt let some things resolve ---better you give single dose cham 200c...but not yet
no acids for child --will have aggravtaion and possible this is whay==t you are seeing with need to redose...
sometime calc-phos indicated in such
what is condition of teeth /gum area envolved?
what is sleep characteristics?
no acids for child --will have aggravtaion and possible this is whay==t you are seeing with need to redose...
sometime calc-phos indicated in such
what is condition of teeth /gum area envolved?
what is sleep characteristics?
♡ John Stanton last decade
she is starting her third little teeth, front top although gums at top look a little swollen, so maybe more than one tooth popping up. Bottom gum next to both teeth seem to be a little swollen as well, so am thinking it might start coming out as well there. The top teeth is slow to come out, the white bit is out but has been for about a week or more now.
Sleep is very very restless, keeps waking up in the middle of the night tossing and turning around until milk is fed. Then settles for about an hour or so and starts the tossing and turning again. She used to sleep through the night. Still nasally congested inside rather than dripping and sometimes forms sticky nasal discharge. Wakes up at least once in the night. Appetite is not good. Will take milk but will only take whatever is necessary, nothing more. Seems to prefer many small feeds. Otherwise pretty cheerful and happy except for the odd occasion. Still restless and easily bored.
Sleep is very very restless, keeps waking up in the middle of the night tossing and turning around until milk is fed. Then settles for about an hour or so and starts the tossing and turning again. She used to sleep through the night. Still nasally congested inside rather than dripping and sometimes forms sticky nasal discharge. Wakes up at least once in the night. Appetite is not good. Will take milk but will only take whatever is necessary, nothing more. Seems to prefer many small feeds. Otherwise pretty cheerful and happy except for the odd occasion. Still restless and easily bored.
isabellesmom last decade
bandarbabu2000 last decade
single dose (2 pellets) "ONLY" calcarea phosphoricum 30c
no other remedies ;medicines;treatments at all---do not repeat calcarea phosphoricum 30c at all---
child is to avoid all carbonated soft drinks;smoked foods;all acidic foods and drinks (..ie...coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;sour foods;all products alcohol based ;...etc)
concerning formula being used--no soy based ;or pasteurized milk based---
use raw milk if available (goat's preferable);or rice milk base..
was child ever breast fed at all?when stopped?what is exact ingrediants of formula for feeeding at this time?
no other remedies ;medicines;treatments at all---do not repeat calcarea phosphoricum 30c at all---
child is to avoid all carbonated soft drinks;smoked foods;all acidic foods and drinks (..ie...coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;sour foods;all products alcohol based ;...etc)
concerning formula being used--no soy based ;or pasteurized milk based---
use raw milk if available (goat's preferable);or rice milk base..
was child ever breast fed at all?when stopped?what is exact ingrediants of formula for feeeding at this time?
♡ John Stanton last decade
She was breastfed from birth but because milk was slow in coming in and she was losing more than 15% of bodyweight, doctors put her on formula. Tried to wean her off formula but it was difficult and eventually she refused the breast totally.
She is on S26 gold now. She is fed rice porridge but her appetite is not good, takes only a fraction of what she used to.
It was bad since her third immunisation; she caught a flu thing at the clinic at the same time she had her immunisation and she was down for over a week with 39 degree fever and nasal congestion. The congestion caused her to go off food and perhaps some sore throat as well. She was on some medication for her nasal congestion (baby demazin) which didn't help her at all. It just made her grumpy. Her nasal congestion has carried on till today and she has been easily irritable and restless and doesn't sleep and eat well since. She was given thuja 30c to neutralize the effects of the immunisation.
She is on S26 gold now. She is fed rice porridge but her appetite is not good, takes only a fraction of what she used to.
It was bad since her third immunisation; she caught a flu thing at the clinic at the same time she had her immunisation and she was down for over a week with 39 degree fever and nasal congestion. The congestion caused her to go off food and perhaps some sore throat as well. She was on some medication for her nasal congestion (baby demazin) which didn't help her at all. It just made her grumpy. Her nasal congestion has carried on till today and she has been easily irritable and restless and doesn't sleep and eat well since. She was given thuja 30c to neutralize the effects of the immunisation.
isabellesmom last decade
what particular immunization was given most recently?
how was flu/fever/nasal/sore throat treated?please list all medicines used?
how was flu/fever/nasal/sore throat treated?please list all medicines used?
♡ John Stanton last decade
Immunisation -
Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
Polio
She was given demazin - had only 3 doses of it - we stopped after not seeing any effect in helping her nasal congestion. Baby panadol - two doses of 1.5ml. Stopped after fever stabilised. Used cooling patch instead. That was all the medication she had.
Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
Polio
She was given demazin - had only 3 doses of it - we stopped after not seeing any effect in helping her nasal congestion. Baby panadol - two doses of 1.5ml. Stopped after fever stabilised. Used cooling patch instead. That was all the medication she had.
isabellesmom last decade
single dose (2 pellets) "ONLY" calcarea phosphoricum 30c
no other remedies ;medicines;treatments at all---do not repeat calcarea phosphoricum 30c at all---
child is to avoid all carbonated soft drinks;smoked foods;all acidic foods and drinks (..ie...coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;sour foods;all products alcohol based ;...etc)
no other remedies ;medicines;treatments at all---do not repeat calcarea phosphoricum 30c at all---
child is to avoid all carbonated soft drinks;smoked foods;all acidic foods and drinks (..ie...coffee;tea;vinegar;fruits and juices;sour foods;all products alcohol based ;...etc)
♡ John Stanton last decade
Thanks for advice. I am just learning about homeopathy; can you tell me how you came to calcarea phosphoricum? I saw the remedy indications for it and can only see the restless sleep bit. Just wanting to learn more about how homeopathy is used for diagnosis. Thanks for help. I will post back and let you know how this goes. Fingers crossed I will have a good night sleep soon....
isabellesmom last decade
Isabellsmom
Nothing wrong.It is good to ask.It is your baby.You should have full confidence,in the prescription you are going to use.
I wish,every body is bold enough like you.
Mirthy
Nothing wrong.It is good to ask.It is your baby.You should have full confidence,in the prescription you are going to use.
I wish,every body is bold enough like you.
Mirthy
bandarbabu2000 last decade
bandarbabu2000 last decade
John
You wanted me to read 246 to 252.This is 246.
§ 246 Sixth Edition
Every perceptibly progressive and strikingly increasing amelioration during treatment is a condition which, as long as it lasts, completely precludes every repetition of the administration of any medicine whatsoever, because all the good the medicine taken continues to effect is now hastening towards its completion. This is not infrequently the cause in acute diseases, but in more chronic diseases, on the other hand, a single dose of an appropriately selected homopathic remedy will at times complete even with but slowly progressive improvement and give the help which such a remedy in such a case can accomplish naturally within 40, 50, 60, 100 days.
This is, however, but rarely the case; and besides, it must be a matter of great importance to the physician as well as to the patient that were it possible, this period should be diminished to one-half, one-quarter, and even still less, so that a much more rapid cure might be obtained.
And this may be very happily affected, as recent and oft-repeated observations have taught me under the following conditions: firstly, if the medicine selected with the utmost care was perfectly homopathic; secondly, if it is highly potentized, dissolved in water and given in proper small dose that experience has taught as the most suitable in definite intervals for the quickest accomplishment of the cure but with the precaution, that the degree of every dose deviate somewhat from the preceding and following in order that the vital principle which is to be altered to a similar medicinal disease be not aroused to untoward reactions and revolt as is always the case1 with unmodified and especially rapidly repeated doses.
What I said in the fifth edition of the Organon, in a long note to this paragraph in order to prevent these undesirable reactions of the vital energy, was all the experience I then had justified. But during the last four or five years, however, all these difficulties are wholly solved by my new altered but perfected method.
The same carefully selected medicine may now be given daily and for months, if necessary in this way, namely, after the lower degree of potency has been used for one or two weeks in the treatment of chronic disease, advance is made in the same way to higher degrees, (beginning according to the new dynamization method, taught herewith with the use of the lowest degrees).
You wanted me to read 246 to 252.This is 246.
§ 246 Sixth Edition
Every perceptibly progressive and strikingly increasing amelioration during treatment is a condition which, as long as it lasts, completely precludes every repetition of the administration of any medicine whatsoever, because all the good the medicine taken continues to effect is now hastening towards its completion. This is not infrequently the cause in acute diseases, but in more chronic diseases, on the other hand, a single dose of an appropriately selected homopathic remedy will at times complete even with but slowly progressive improvement and give the help which such a remedy in such a case can accomplish naturally within 40, 50, 60, 100 days.
This is, however, but rarely the case; and besides, it must be a matter of great importance to the physician as well as to the patient that were it possible, this period should be diminished to one-half, one-quarter, and even still less, so that a much more rapid cure might be obtained.
And this may be very happily affected, as recent and oft-repeated observations have taught me under the following conditions: firstly, if the medicine selected with the utmost care was perfectly homopathic; secondly, if it is highly potentized, dissolved in water and given in proper small dose that experience has taught as the most suitable in definite intervals for the quickest accomplishment of the cure but with the precaution, that the degree of every dose deviate somewhat from the preceding and following in order that the vital principle which is to be altered to a similar medicinal disease be not aroused to untoward reactions and revolt as is always the case1 with unmodified and especially rapidly repeated doses.
What I said in the fifth edition of the Organon, in a long note to this paragraph in order to prevent these undesirable reactions of the vital energy, was all the experience I then had justified. But during the last four or five years, however, all these difficulties are wholly solved by my new altered but perfected method.
The same carefully selected medicine may now be given daily and for months, if necessary in this way, namely, after the lower degree of potency has been used for one or two weeks in the treatment of chronic disease, advance is made in the same way to higher degrees, (beginning according to the new dynamization method, taught herewith with the use of the lowest degrees).
bandarbabu2000 last decade
calc-phos ---- change in diet (breast feeding to formula);slow -complicated teething;convalescence (flu)
soy formula --as well as all soy products need be eliminated for now-----
soy formula --as well as all soy products need be eliminated for now-----
♡ John Stanton last decade
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