susanna Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 My son is sick with sore throat, runny nose, coughing and some congestion. I believe he is a PANDAS kid. Tics have been pretty much under control with diet and vitamins. Illness/Strep will set off the tics. I noticed a few facial things...not sure if they are "real" tics or just the result of the runny nose. In any case I took him to the ped this morning....rapid strep test came back negative (as it usually does)...results of the culture should be back tomorrow. Ped suggested Sudafed or other child's cold medicine for his runny nose and congestion. I am very leary to give him any of that stuff...both because of the artificial colors/flavors they usually contain, as well as I am unsure how he will react to the med. So, does anyone have any natural remedies to help the symptoms? I have chicken broth simmering on the stove for him, purchased some decaf Green Tea, Ricola Natural cough drops and Vitamin C drops for him to suck on, and plan to have him gargle with salt water later (he's sleeping right now). Anything I can do for the runny nose? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Sm1th Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Susanna- I would give him echinacea & goldenseal together, or maybe just goldenseal. My wife won't let me give our PANDAS son any, though, because of the "immune boosting" reputation of echinacea. She thinks it might overstimulate his antibodies to attack the basal ganglia. I say who knows? The cold he has is already stimulating his immune system and that can cause tics and OCD etc. If you want to dry him up, try RhinoCort; it's not as full of artificiials and chemicals as most drug store stuff and it works, usually in a day or so. I think it's meant more for allergies and chronic sinus running. My wife gives our son homeopathy which sometimes works. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanna Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Frank Which homeopathic remedies does your wife usually use for colds? Susanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Sm1th Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Susanna- She prefers ColdCalm. It's made by either Boiron or B&T, not sure which. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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