My son has never had a good appetite. For the past 2 weeks he has been vomiting more than ever (at leat 5x a day). He has been to alot of doctors, endocrinologist, gatstoenterologist, allergist and today they are taking about admitting him. He tested allergic to wheat and eggs, and was recently given breathing treatments (he was wheezing)
it seems like he always has a cold. He has had a few ear infections in the past. (he goes to daycare when he is well) Why cant he hold food down and why doesnt he eat?

Hi Maucello,

I know there are some Homeopaths in NY - so hopefully someone on here will give you a SOLID recommendation for a sound one!! If you have any trouble locating a Classical Homeopath then try www.homeopathyschool.com and email someone at the school and ask for a referral to someone with LOTS of experience!! (I'm sure they will help you locate a sound Homeopath)


Right - FIRST you need to STOP using the hydrocortisone!! Your son's symptoms were manifesting on the skin (least important organ in the body) - the eczema (I got this from your other thread). What has happened (and this is a fact! any Homeopath worth their salt will see this right away) is the dis-ease in him showed itself on the skin. BUT, when the hydrocortisone was used to 'cure' it - it did NOT cure it but drove the dis-ease deeper into your son - so now the dis-ease is manifesting itself in all the other symptoms he is now having (in more important organs - and this is NOT good).

When eczema is suppressed like this it is very common for breathing problems / asthma to come on - all of a sudden, 'for no apparent reason'. There IS a reason and Homeopaths understand this. It has to do with how people heal (Hering's Law).

DO NOT LET THEM GIVE YOUR SON STERIODS - either topically or internally!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE - if you do nothing else - STOP the hydrocortisone and STOP any 'medicines' for the breathing problems / asthma. Especially if all this is recent (the asthma), his little body will start to resolve on its own. But, the eczema won't necessarily go away without a Homeopath's help (And possibly the asthma - depending on how bad he is and how long he's had it). (I'm using the term 'asthma'...breathing problems...similar thing..and I bet you if you allow them to carry on the 'treatment' as is - he WILL develop asthma).

Anyhow, I'm NOT trying to scare you, but this is so classic and anyone on here will give you similar advice.

His apetite WILL resolve. His little body is screaming out for help (by all the symptoms he is manifesting) - and I know you are trying to help him. I hope this help somewhat . If you have anymore questions..please ask - lots here will help out.

I would not advise treatment online - it is much better to take him to a Homeopath in person . If you have trouble locating a Homeopath - let us know.

Take care and don't depair - he will get better!!!!

Lisa
PS make sure you are giving him fluids (and stop that hydrocortisone!! please) to keep up his fluids . Try to get an electrolyte solution if he is really badly dehydrated and have him sip it. Also, avoid using any type of conventional meds that suppress vomiting...and get him to a Homeopath as soon as you can!

[ 29 May 2001: Message edited by: LisaAnnan ]

We need to be careful asking people to stop any sort of steroid treatment. The "rubber-band" effect can be devastating. It is better to withdraw the patient gradually, to stop any dangerous reactions. But Lisa is right, there is a good chance this illness is a deeper manifestation of the original illness, suppressed into a place that is much more serious.

Vomiting with all this wgt loss may call for an emergency prescription. If the child is weak and restless and cold - Give Arsenicum, if the child has any diarrhoea as well, and has cold sweat, then Veratrum may be the other choice. It is necessary to control the current state first I think.

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David Kempson.<br />Dip.Homoeopathic Medicine.<br />Lecturer Australian College of Natural Therapies (Brisbane Campus)<br />Member AHA, AROH, HMA<br />Member Australian Homoeopathic Association. Member#0442.

Here's another web site for you: www.homeopathic.org
It's the National Center for Homeopathy.
Click on How to find a homeopath
and then click on: Search NCH Directory

Lisa's absolutely right, by the way.

If you frequently rub his body in olive oil, he will get nutrients and hydration, despite everything's that happening to him. I would get the expensive kind, the extra virgin olive oil, I would want only the best at a time like this.

Sincerely,

Snoopy

I wonder if we have a Silica child here?

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RSHom - Registered Homeopath

David, I agree we need to be careful, but in reading both threads it appeared to me that his son was only given breathing treatments briefly and only recently (i.e. not a regular thing). If he were on regulated breathing treatments I would have posted differently in that respect - so I definitely agree with you on principle.

As for the topical steroids - I don't think steriods are good in any way - they are suppressive (I'm sure you agree with this too). But I hadn't heard that stopping topical steroids would cause a major rubber band effect (good way to put it). I liked Snoops' suggestion of the Olive Oil - has anyone else tried this? If so...was it effective (Snoops? Have you?).

Anyhow, I hope Maucello gets his wee guy sorted!! Sorry if my post was a bit forward above, but it was late, and I was actually off to bed when I read it - but had to post since the bb seemed so quiet. Maucello - if you read this again..please tell us how he is doing , okay.

Take care,
Lisa

Dear Lisa,

I'm glad you asked. I took a course in herbology with Dr. John R. Christopher, Master Herbalist, many years ago; he was THE authority on herbs and natural healing in North America--Robin Murphy also knew him, and because of that, he knows the same Dr. Christopher stories that I know, so he talks about them in his lectures, including nourishing and rehydrating with olive oil. He tells a story about a child who had swallowed chemical irritants and couldn't eat, and was kept alive with olive oil rubs.

Snoopy

It is important to know that sort of stuff. I will add it to my repetoire of emergency procedures. This is what I like about the forum here, we all bring our own talents, skills and knowledges. In fact, I have just started to get a string of vomiting/diarrhoea/dehydration cases. The olive oil trick may get a bit of use by me.

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David Kempson.<br />Dip.Homoeopathic Medicine.<br />Lecturer Australian College of Natural Therapies (Brisbane Campus)<br />Member AHA, AROH, HMA<br />Member Australian Homoeopathic Association. Member#0442.

The Olive Oil rub sounds terrific. However, don't just get the extra virgin olive oil, but ORGANICALLY grown extra virgin olive oil. It makes a lot of sense to use organically grown products for healing purposes and not pesticide loaded ones. Try to find it in a health food store.
I basically agree with what was said, but if the situation is precarious, the first choice has to be to save the child's life, be it through homeopathy or otherwise. Discernment is needed here. I find that in emergency situations, one may not have time to "shop" for the best homeopath. In such a case, allopathic treatment may lend itself to "calm" the situation even if it confuses the picture for the homeopath somewhat.
Constitutional treatment should follow that. Lisa is correct with her assessment, however I also suggest not to withdraw allopathic drugs cold turkey, especially with a small child.

Claudia