Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi I have recently joined the group and have found it very useful, so far. I hope someone is able to help with my query. I have searched the database of this group but can't find what I'm looking for. My eldest son is 6 years old and has suffered from eczema since about 6 weeks of age. He has mutiple food allergies / sensitivities but still has flre ups that cannot be linked to a cause. He is currently having a major flare up and is considerable discomfort. I am keen to keep him away from steriod creams as we had nasty experiences with these when he was smaller. I know many of his flares ups are emmtionally charged and we sadly lost his mom in november from a long fight with breast cancer. My query is, can any one suggest ANYTHING we could try to alleviate the itching and subsequant sores / blisters / weeping and bleeding that he his suffering at the moment. Also can anyone suggest any alternative therapies that cn help reduce the severity and frequency of the flare ups. I my self practice reiki which can help with his emotional state, but I really need a pointer as to what therapies / practices caould help in the long term. Many best wishes Nigel Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Fish oil, which has omega 3, would probably help. Search the internet for a child's dose. Keep it refrigerated, cause it goes bad fast, even though they say capsules dont need to be refrigerated. Maybe soaking in an oatmeal bath would help too. Aveeno makes alot of products/lotions. I'm not sure, but I think fish oil can lower the resistance somewhat to colds. If you notice this, adjust the dose. Best wishes. I take fish oil daily and have been for the past 3 years. I'm an adult, but I know theres many brands out there for kids. --- On Wed, 5/27/09, wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002 wrote: wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002 childhood eczema Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 3:54 PM Hi I have recently joined the group and have found it very useful, so far. I hope someone is able to help with my query. I have searched the database of this group but can't find what I'm looking for. My eldest son is 6 years old and has suffered from eczema since about 6 weeks of age. He has mutiple food allergies / sensitivities but still has flre ups that cannot be linked to a cause. He is currently having a major flare up and is considerable discomfort. I am keen to keep him away from steriod creams as we had nasty experiences with these when he was smaller. I know many of his flares ups are emmtionally charged and we sadly lost his mom in november from a long fight with breast cancer. My query is, can any one suggest ANYTHING we could try to alleviate the itching and subsequant sores / blisters / weeping and bleeding that he his suffering at the moment. Also can anyone suggest any alternative therapies that cn help reduce the severity and frequency of the flare ups. I my self practice reiki which can help with his emotional state, but I really need a pointer as to what therapies / practices caould help in the long term. Many best wishes Nigel Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 camomile tea-with honey for soothing nerves-also a wash made from cammomile tea MAY help with the itch-helping to cool it down- there is a product called emu oil (cream) which has helped someone i know (IN AUSTRALIA) diet is important-plenty of water daily to flush kidney's-no synthetic clothes or sheets etc keep a diary of every food intake- notice when a flare up occurs-what he ate in the previous days and hours--absolutely no preservatives-eg cheap lollies- or cordials- try your local health suppies-there is a cream a woman made here in australia-her son had the same -she experimented til she found a recipe that worked-it becam e big here-but i don't know the name-filing all this-see a good naturapath ________________________________ bk <doglover894 Thursday, 28 May, 2009 11:09:22 PM Re: childhood eczema Fish oil, which has omega 3, would probably help. Search the internet for a child's dose. Keep it refrigerated, cause it goes bad fast, even though they say capsules dont need to be refrigerated. Maybe soaking in an oatmeal bath would help too. Aveeno makes alot of products/lotions. I'm not sure, but I think fish oil can lower the resistance somewhat to colds. If you notice this, adjust the dose. Best wishes. I take fish oil daily and have been for the past 3 years. I'm an adult, but I know theres many brands out there for kids. --- On Wed, 5/27/09, wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002@ .co. uk> wrote: wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002@ .co. uk> childhood eczema Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 3:54 PM Hi I have recently joined the group and have found it very useful, so far. I hope someone is able to help with my query. I have searched the database of this group but can't find what I'm looking for. My eldest son is 6 years old and has suffered from eczema since about 6 weeks of age. He has mutiple food allergies / sensitivities but still has flre ups that cannot be linked to a cause. He is currently having a major flare up and is considerable discomfort. I am keen to keep him away from steriod creams as we had nasty experiences with these when he was smaller. I know many of his flares ups are emmtionally charged and we sadly lost his mom in november from a long fight with breast cancer. My query is, can any one suggest ANYTHING we could try to alleviate the itching and subsequant sores / blisters / weeping and bleeding that he his suffering at the moment. Also can anyone suggest any alternative therapies that cn help reduce the severity and frequency of the flare ups. I my self practice reiki which can help with his emotional state, but I really need a pointer as to what therapies / practices caould help in the long term. Many best wishes Nigel Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 sorry-forgot to add---no soap- there are alternatives at pharmacy-also try alpha -kerri oil-i had some skin problems in youth-iuse to put one-two teaspoons in my bath water and had brillant results-i have put several people onto this and it has cured them-so give it a try ________________________________ bk <doglover894 Thursday, 28 May, 2009 11:09:22 PM Re: childhood eczema Fish oil, which has omega 3, would probably help. Search the internet for a child's dose. Keep it refrigerated, cause it goes bad fast, even though they say capsules dont need to be refrigerated. Maybe soaking in an oatmeal bath would help too. Aveeno makes alot of products/lotions. I'm not sure, but I think fish oil can lower the resistance somewhat to colds. If you notice this, adjust the dose. Best wishes. I take fish oil daily and have been for the past 3 years. I'm an adult, but I know theres many brands out there for kids. --- On Wed, 5/27/09, wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002@ .co. uk> wrote: wlvstudent2002 <wlvstudent2002@ .co. uk> childhood eczema Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 3:54 PM Hi I have recently joined the group and have found it very useful, so far. I hope someone is able to help with my query. I have searched the database of this group but can't find what I'm looking for. My eldest son is 6 years old and has suffered from eczema since about 6 weeks of age. He has mutiple food allergies / sensitivities but still has flre ups that cannot be linked to a cause. He is currently having a major flare up and is considerable discomfort. I am keen to keep him away from steriod creams as we had nasty experiences with these when he was smaller. I know many of his flares ups are emmtionally charged and we sadly lost his mom in november from a long fight with breast cancer. My query is, can any one suggest ANYTHING we could try to alleviate the itching and subsequant sores / blisters / weeping and bleeding that he his suffering at the moment. Also can anyone suggest any alternative therapies that cn help reduce the severity and frequency of the flare ups. I my self practice reiki which can help with his emotional state, but I really need a pointer as to what therapies / practices caould help in the long term. Many best wishes Nigel Evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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