Feverfew in place of Ibuprofen

[Mayzoo]

Has anyone tried Feverfew in place of ibuprofen for inflamation? Thanks

[SSS]

I looked it up, I didn't know what it was, and saw this-

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/feverfew

 

Can be a few side effects (like everything tho, right)

but I would love to find a healthy alternative for dd7

from the dye free children's Advil that I confess I rely

upon too much-

not for fevers, but I tend to use it in hopes of a

mood regulator- because I think it works slightly, and sometimes I really need that slightly,

up to 2x a day.

Not great for the stomach in the long run.

I've already done my curcumin/Tumeric bouts with her in an attempt to decrease inflammation-

Let us know if feverfew works well!

Edited September 21, 2012 by S & S

[Mayzoo]

This is a good amount of information as well:

 

Feverfew

[Hopeny]

When I had migraine headaches (aura no headache) in my 20's, I felt the Imitrex I was using just made it worse. I also tried Elavil which just made me gain weight, but did make me a bit happy

I found something on Feverfew on the American Headache Association at the time, and started using it. I had some episodes while on it, however after 1.5 years I stopped taking it and have only had one or two migraine headaches since.

I am curious about using for other applications. I had a very good experience with it and no side effects as i recall, but not sure for children,

[Mayzoo]

When I had migraine headaches (aura no headache) in my 20's, I felt the Imitrex I was using just made it worse. I also tried Elavil which just made me gain weight, but did make me a bit happy

I found something on Feverfew on the American Headache Association at the time, and started using it. I had some episodes while on it, however after 1.5 years I stopped taking it and have only had one or two migraine headaches since.

I am curious about using for other applications. I had a very good experience with it and no side effects as i recall, but not sure for children,

 

 

I have regular headaches, so I take a combination prep every morning and it does help reduce the frequency/severity. According to all the data, feverfew by itself is "safe" for kiddos over 2 years of age.

[EmilyK]

I looked it up, I didn't know what it was, and saw this-

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/feverfew

 

Can be a few side effects (like everything tho, right)

but I would love to find a healthy alternative for dd7

from the dye free children's Advil that I confess I rely

upon too much-

not for fevers, but I tend to use it in hopes of a

mood regulator- because I think it works slightly, and sometimes I really need that slightly,

up to 2x a day.

Not great for the stomach in the long run.

I've already done my curcumin/Tumeric bouts with her in an attempt to decrease inflammation-

Let us know if feverfew works well!

 

How do you get her to take the tumeric? Is she swallowing a capsule? I'm not sure I could get DS to swallow more than the Augmentin he already does. He hates anything cooked with tumeric. Always looking for ideas

[SSS]

Yes, swallowing capsules, which was life changing, right up there with potty training.

Teach your child, you will be surprised- offer a large reward, start small size.

I also can get her to take horrid tasting tinctures in an oral syringe.

Getting a nasal spray to happen almost did me in.