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Hi again!
Well after I posted, we had two days of the best moods ever! He was absolutely delightful. Today he is very clingy and crying a lot again. It is hard to know how much of this is normal toddler behaviour/development and how much is related to his health and wellbeing.
His sleep is much the same. The night before last he woke at 3am for a cuddle and drink of water, but otherwise slept through. Last night he slept through.
His bowel movements have increased in the past 2 days. He is going roughly ever 12 hours, still quite dry and hard (often like small pebbles) and insubstantial amounts.
I would say his bowel movements have become very predictable now, since we began the silicea, but even more so since the 12c dose. They pretty much always smell the same, are the same consistency and size and come at predictable times.
No further changes.
Well after I posted, we had two days of the best moods ever! He was absolutely delightful. Today he is very clingy and crying a lot again. It is hard to know how much of this is normal toddler behaviour/development and how much is related to his health and wellbeing.
His sleep is much the same. The night before last he woke at 3am for a cuddle and drink of water, but otherwise slept through. Last night he slept through.
His bowel movements have increased in the past 2 days. He is going roughly ever 12 hours, still quite dry and hard (often like small pebbles) and insubstantial amounts.
I would say his bowel movements have become very predictable now, since we began the silicea, but even more so since the 12c dose. They pretty much always smell the same, are the same consistency and size and come at predictable times.
No further changes.
littlefinn last decade
Oh, I forgot. He has been having a little bit of discharge from his eyes overnight for the past couple of days as well. He had that initially after taking the 12c, but only for a day. And today his nose is oozing yellowy/green mucus again, but not as much as it was before the 12c.
littlefinn last decade
sameervermani last decade
Ok.
Those bottom two eye teeth still haven't broken through his gums, so I suspect that any issues we may have will still relate to that.
He has been a complete nightmare today. Worse than he's been in weeks. We gave him some pain relief this afternoon (highly unusual that we would ever do that during the day), but he was just crying and crying at everything and anything for no apparent reason. It helped a LITTLE bit, but not much, so I'm still not sure what the problem is.
I will keep you posted on any changes.
Those bottom two eye teeth still haven't broken through his gums, so I suspect that any issues we may have will still relate to that.
He has been a complete nightmare today. Worse than he's been in weeks. We gave him some pain relief this afternoon (highly unusual that we would ever do that during the day), but he was just crying and crying at everything and anything for no apparent reason. It helped a LITTLE bit, but not much, so I'm still not sure what the problem is.
I will keep you posted on any changes.
littlefinn last decade
I suspect that we are experiencing a secondary action, similarly to the sequence of events after administering the 6c.
After the terrible mood on Saturday, and a difficult evening where he refused to go to bed for quite some time, he slept reasonably well and then was really happy and easy going all day Sunday. He ate well, drank well, and was amicable and compliant.
Sunday night (last night), he woke at 11.30pm and was up for most of the night. He would drift off and then wake up again every five minutes. Pain relief did not help at all. He seemed agitated and twitchy, like he couldn't relax. He wouldn't lie still. There was no apparent reason for the behaviour.
The other thing I wanted to mention was that after the 6c, I mentioned that he had a few days of 'little accidents' - falling over, bumping his head, scraping himself. We thought it was co-incidence, but interestingly, it has happened again in the week following the 12c! He had several little accidents last week, one resulting in his first ever black eye. Another co-incidence? I think it must be related to the silicea. Have you come across anything like that before?
After the terrible mood on Saturday, and a difficult evening where he refused to go to bed for quite some time, he slept reasonably well and then was really happy and easy going all day Sunday. He ate well, drank well, and was amicable and compliant.
Sunday night (last night), he woke at 11.30pm and was up for most of the night. He would drift off and then wake up again every five minutes. Pain relief did not help at all. He seemed agitated and twitchy, like he couldn't relax. He wouldn't lie still. There was no apparent reason for the behaviour.
The other thing I wanted to mention was that after the 6c, I mentioned that he had a few days of 'little accidents' - falling over, bumping his head, scraping himself. We thought it was co-incidence, but interestingly, it has happened again in the week following the 12c! He had several little accidents last week, one resulting in his first ever black eye. Another co-incidence? I think it must be related to the silicea. Have you come across anything like that before?
littlefinn last decade
I think, we are seeing a bit of a relapse, and he needs a higher dose of Silicea. I have never come across the 'accidents' effect of Silica in my experience.
Please dissolve 1 pellet of Sil 30c in 500 ml water, and give him 1/4 teaspoon from there.
Report in 1 week.
Please dissolve 1 pellet of Sil 30c in 500 ml water, and give him 1/4 teaspoon from there.
Report in 1 week.
sameervermani last decade
Hi Sameer. I want to hold off a bit longer - things are still changing. Since that night, he has been really great again. Slept through all night last night, has been in a terrific mood. Yesterday and today when he was dropped off at daycare he didn't even cry! Also today when his dad went to get him from daycare, he didn't get upset when he saw him! This is very unusual. He just wandered over, said hi to him and then picked up some more toys to keep playing!
I think the silicea is still acting and is just taking a while, like it did with the 6c. We had a bit of up/down for a few days there too.
I think the silicea is still acting and is just taking a while, like it did with the 6c. We had a bit of up/down for a few days there too.
littlefinn last decade
Hi Sameer. It's been another 8 days since my last update and 19 days since we gave him the 12c.
On the whole, he has been quite good, both night and day. We have had a few bad nights here and there (and given him pain relief) but it has been a direct result of teething. He has also had a very bad temper in the evening over the past week (not every day), and I also think that is due to teething discomfort.
His bottom two eye teeth have almost cut through over the past few days, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up once the discomfort from that has settled down.
Twice in the last week he has had a soft bowel movement--once on the weekend, and again tonight. They were much more like his bowel movements used to be in the past (before silicea), lighter in colour and with a slightly sour smell. Aside from those, his bowel movements are the same as before, and have reduced in frequency again to once every 1-2 days.
I have also been very pleased to see that both the upper and lower eye teeth broke through first on his LEFT side, which has always been his problem side. This indicates to me that he no longer has the same problem he has had in the past. I'm not saying he will never get an ear infection again, but I feel very optimistic that we have have made big steps towards 'curing' him.
The way he wakes up still varies. He tends to wake happier in the morning and grumpier after his nap in the afternoon, but it's not always consistent. I guess this hasn't really changed. Although if he does wake in a bad mood, it's not lasting as long anymore.
I can't think of anything else just now, but I probably will as soon as I post this. ;-)
On the whole, he has been quite good, both night and day. We have had a few bad nights here and there (and given him pain relief) but it has been a direct result of teething. He has also had a very bad temper in the evening over the past week (not every day), and I also think that is due to teething discomfort.
His bottom two eye teeth have almost cut through over the past few days, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up once the discomfort from that has settled down.
Twice in the last week he has had a soft bowel movement--once on the weekend, and again tonight. They were much more like his bowel movements used to be in the past (before silicea), lighter in colour and with a slightly sour smell. Aside from those, his bowel movements are the same as before, and have reduced in frequency again to once every 1-2 days.
I have also been very pleased to see that both the upper and lower eye teeth broke through first on his LEFT side, which has always been his problem side. This indicates to me that he no longer has the same problem he has had in the past. I'm not saying he will never get an ear infection again, but I feel very optimistic that we have have made big steps towards 'curing' him.
The way he wakes up still varies. He tends to wake happier in the morning and grumpier after his nap in the afternoon, but it's not always consistent. I guess this hasn't really changed. Although if he does wake in a bad mood, it's not lasting as long anymore.
I can't think of anything else just now, but I probably will as soon as I post this. ;-)
littlefinn last decade
sameervermani last decade
Hi Sameer. It's been a further 5 days, and things have taken a bit of a bad turn. We are in the process of trying to work out exactly what is going on (doctor's appointment today), but it looks as though it might be another bacterial infection on his penis.
Basically what happened is that his bottom eye teeth cut through and we had a couple more mildly disturbed nights, gave minimal pain relief to help and he was reasonably happy during the day, although threw some terrible tantrums over dinner a couple of times. Then he was all good for a couple of days, and slept through one night (last Thursday), making us think that the worst of the teething was over.
Then things began to go a little wonky. It started with him waking during the night again, and he was pulling on his left ear a bit. This happened on Friday and Saturday night. His general mood was still good and he was eating really well, but we noticed a worsening of his afternoon crankiness (on waking from his nap). Then yesterday (Sunday) he had a very disturbed daytime sleep and seemed to be trying to tell us his penis was hurting. On inspection his foreskin appeared slightly inflamed, but the shaft was not swollen. He was still in good spirits last night (Sunday), but he woke around 11pm and we were up with him for almost 3 hours (during which time he was not overly distressed, but definitely uncomfortable and very restless and again pulling on his left ear a lot). He was then up and down again in the early morning, but still woke to start the day in a good mood.
This morning we can see that the shaft of his penis looks a bit swollen, and he is a bit irritable and out of sorts.
We've seen no sign of temperatures, but his cheeks were very red for a couple of days (Thursday-Saturday) I think. That always seems to happen when something's wrong.
I'll let you know what the doctor says.
Basically what happened is that his bottom eye teeth cut through and we had a couple more mildly disturbed nights, gave minimal pain relief to help and he was reasonably happy during the day, although threw some terrible tantrums over dinner a couple of times. Then he was all good for a couple of days, and slept through one night (last Thursday), making us think that the worst of the teething was over.
Then things began to go a little wonky. It started with him waking during the night again, and he was pulling on his left ear a bit. This happened on Friday and Saturday night. His general mood was still good and he was eating really well, but we noticed a worsening of his afternoon crankiness (on waking from his nap). Then yesterday (Sunday) he had a very disturbed daytime sleep and seemed to be trying to tell us his penis was hurting. On inspection his foreskin appeared slightly inflamed, but the shaft was not swollen. He was still in good spirits last night (Sunday), but he woke around 11pm and we were up with him for almost 3 hours (during which time he was not overly distressed, but definitely uncomfortable and very restless and again pulling on his left ear a lot). He was then up and down again in the early morning, but still woke to start the day in a good mood.
This morning we can see that the shaft of his penis looks a bit swollen, and he is a bit irritable and out of sorts.
We've seen no sign of temperatures, but his cheeks were very red for a couple of days (Thursday-Saturday) I think. That always seems to happen when something's wrong.
I'll let you know what the doctor says.
littlefinn last decade
Hi again. Yesterday the doc confirmed an ear infection on left side but couldn't confirm the penis infection one way or another. We have started a 1 week course of antibiotics. I feel that it is sensible to treat allopathically at the moment because I would like him to be in a more stable state before we try the next potency of silicea, on account of how potentially strong the secondary action could be for him (judging from past experience). I hope this is ok with you.
We are also using ibuprofen and panadol (alternately) for the next few nights to keep him as well rested as possible. We are raising his head with an extra pillow to assist drainage.
I don't know where this infection came from, but the winter is nearly here and it is cold and dry outside. There are a lot of viruses about, although he had no other signs or symptoms of anything.
It's interesting that the penis irritation often goes hand in hand with an ear infection.... that's pretty much what happened earlier this year, although the ear infection came first then, and we kept it at bay for a while with pulsatilla before it got worse when the penis infection appeared.
We are definitely still seeing repeating patterns, so I'm not sure what that means.
Despite all of this, he is in good spirits. You would never know there was anything wrong with him these past two days, it's quite bizarre! He's been in a great mood, happy, chatty, playing by himself. Eating really well too.
Bowel movements are much the same. The occasional soft stool appears but he continues to have mostly hard, dry stools, every 1-2 days.
I notice he is quite warm when sleeping, and often I open the door to check on him and I see his cheeks are very flushed, but he is breathing normally and is peaceful.
These days he is sleeping mostly on his back with legs splayed out and arms loosely by his side, or he rolls to either side, curled up.
His current food cravings are pasta, fruit and cheese.
We are also using ibuprofen and panadol (alternately) for the next few nights to keep him as well rested as possible. We are raising his head with an extra pillow to assist drainage.
I don't know where this infection came from, but the winter is nearly here and it is cold and dry outside. There are a lot of viruses about, although he had no other signs or symptoms of anything.
It's interesting that the penis irritation often goes hand in hand with an ear infection.... that's pretty much what happened earlier this year, although the ear infection came first then, and we kept it at bay for a while with pulsatilla before it got worse when the penis infection appeared.
We are definitely still seeing repeating patterns, so I'm not sure what that means.
Despite all of this, he is in good spirits. You would never know there was anything wrong with him these past two days, it's quite bizarre! He's been in a great mood, happy, chatty, playing by himself. Eating really well too.
Bowel movements are much the same. The occasional soft stool appears but he continues to have mostly hard, dry stools, every 1-2 days.
I notice he is quite warm when sleeping, and often I open the door to check on him and I see his cheeks are very flushed, but he is breathing normally and is peaceful.
These days he is sleeping mostly on his back with legs splayed out and arms loosely by his side, or he rolls to either side, curled up.
His current food cravings are pasta, fruit and cheese.
littlefinn last decade
Hi Sameer. The last dose of antibiotics is this afternoon, and unfortunately we are going downhill. He improved quickly after the first two days. We gave him pain relief for three nights, and on the fifth night he slept through without problem. Then last night he began waking up again, pulling his ear and he tells us now when it hurts (which is helpful). Today he has been irritable, prone to tantrums, and playing with his left ear a lot. I'm pretty sure it's an indication that it's really bothering him. Given that we haven't even stopped the antibiotics yet, I can only assume that the infection has gone beyond an acute.
As far as other symptoms go, we are still noticing very flushed cheeks at times, particularly after his afternoon nap. He is sneezing a bit, and has a mild cough, but no discharges.
I would greatly appreciate your advice.
As far as other symptoms go, we are still noticing very flushed cheeks at times, particularly after his afternoon nap. He is sneezing a bit, and has a mild cough, but no discharges.
I would greatly appreciate your advice.
littlefinn last decade
Tomorrow,
Please dissolve 1 pellet of Sil 30c in 500 ml water, and give him 1/4 teaspoon from there.
Report in 1 week.
Please dissolve 1 pellet of Sil 30c in 500 ml water, and give him 1/4 teaspoon from there.
Report in 1 week.
sameervermani last decade
Ok Sameer. I will do that. We have 350ml bottles of spring water at home, is that ok, or should we definitely get a 500ml one?
I am glad you still think we should continue with silicea. It seemed so right for him and we had so many positive effects, but I was starting to doubt it when he got another ear infection.
Do you think that perhaps the 6c and 12c did not penetrate deeply enough?
I am glad you still think we should continue with silicea. It seemed so right for him and we had so many positive effects, but I was starting to doubt it when he got another ear infection.
Do you think that perhaps the 6c and 12c did not penetrate deeply enough?
littlefinn last decade
I would prefer if you get a 500 ml one, as the more you dilute, the more gently it will act.
6c and 12c are very low potencies, very rarely completing a case.
6c and 12c are very low potencies, very rarely completing a case.
sameervermani last decade
Ok, what about if we pour two bottles into another container, and then mix, or does that mean there's a risk of contamination?
littlefinn last decade
Hi Sameer. I just wanted to update you now, since we have had some unexpected things happen.
I gave the silicea 30c on Monday morning. We noticed that his mood had improved by later that afternoon.
However, his cough started to worsen. Wet and chesty sounding.
That night he woke several times, and cried a lot. We gave pain relief twice. Still pulling on left ear.
On Tuesday he was coughing even more, but his mood was still ok. He had a look about him (around his eyes)that indicated he was getting sicker, but still eating well.
Tuesday night (last night) he woke around every 1-2 hours all night. He had a fever and was very flushed. His cough sounds quite deep and from his chest, and is very wet. We gave pain relief (paracetamol) twice during the night again, but it only reduced the fever slightly and didn't have much other effect.
This morning there is some darkish yellow discharge from his nose. The fever has gone for now. His mood is ok, although he is a bit clingy and temperamental. He doesn't 'look' well at all and we will take him back to the doctor again when we can get an appointment today or tomorrow.
I am a bit worried that he has just caught another virus, or he has a secondary infection. There are some pretty nasty viruses going around at the moment, and I am also sick myself. I will update when I have more info.
I gave the silicea 30c on Monday morning. We noticed that his mood had improved by later that afternoon.
However, his cough started to worsen. Wet and chesty sounding.
That night he woke several times, and cried a lot. We gave pain relief twice. Still pulling on left ear.
On Tuesday he was coughing even more, but his mood was still ok. He had a look about him (around his eyes)that indicated he was getting sicker, but still eating well.
Tuesday night (last night) he woke around every 1-2 hours all night. He had a fever and was very flushed. His cough sounds quite deep and from his chest, and is very wet. We gave pain relief (paracetamol) twice during the night again, but it only reduced the fever slightly and didn't have much other effect.
This morning there is some darkish yellow discharge from his nose. The fever has gone for now. His mood is ok, although he is a bit clingy and temperamental. He doesn't 'look' well at all and we will take him back to the doctor again when we can get an appointment today or tomorrow.
I am a bit worried that he has just caught another virus, or he has a secondary infection. There are some pretty nasty viruses going around at the moment, and I am also sick myself. I will update when I have more info.
littlefinn last decade
He has a chest infection. Unfortunately another course of antibiotics is necessary.
Will this destroy any progress that the 30c might have made?
Will this destroy any progress that the 30c might have made?
littlefinn last decade
Well, why is the course necessary ?
We can try to tackle it homeopathically, if you can give the symptoms relating to it. Worse from , better from and aggravation times.. etc..
Giving anti-biotics for every infection will derail the process .
We can try to tackle it homeopathically, if you can give the symptoms relating to it. Worse from , better from and aggravation times.. etc..
Giving anti-biotics for every infection will derail the process .
sameervermani last decade
As you probably know, chest infections in this age can be very dangerous, especially in winter. It's very cold here and of course I am worried that if we delay that it could quickly develop into pneumonia. Obviously I do have a lot of faith in homeopathy (thanks to you), but if we miss the correct remedy first up, it might get a lot worse.
Also, I understood from advice I've seen you give before that changing remedies to treat an acute in the middle of a more long term treatment can also interrupt the process? I thought this was one time when allopathic treatment was considered a preferable alternative. I apologise if I have gotten the wrong idea about that.
Also, I understood from advice I've seen you give before that changing remedies to treat an acute in the middle of a more long term treatment can also interrupt the process? I thought this was one time when allopathic treatment was considered a preferable alternative. I apologise if I have gotten the wrong idea about that.
littlefinn last decade
Well if it can be tackled homeopathically, it would be better as we have seen, the disease moved from lower organs to chest, so it is moving in the suppressive direction through anti-biotics.
I was thinking that the symptoms are not extreme enough at this point to resort to second course of anti-biotics. However, if they are quite severe, go ahead.
I was thinking that the symptoms are not extreme enough at this point to resort to second course of anti-biotics. However, if they are quite severe, go ahead.
sameervermani last decade
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