Those of you who do not medicate your dc...

[King Alfred Academy]

how do you "control"/reduce a fever? My ds4 is running a 101.3 and I don't want to give him Tylenol or the like. What do you do to "control"/reduce it.
I am drawing a blank here.
Thanks for your help

[~Rachel~]

You might try the bath... or a cooling sponge bath.

[sdWTMer]

start at lukewarm/warm, then go to cooler. If you go straight to cooler, it might spike the fever. At least this is what I've been told in the past!

[Crissy]

I use several cool, wet cloths rather than a bath, but not until the fever is over 102. I like to give the fever a chance to do its work.

[Liz CA]

Have you figured out what's causing it? If it's flu/cold/general malaise, I'd also try something like colloidal silver or Oil of Oregano (careful with this one, it's rather nasty but effective.)

[King Alfred Academy]

Have you figured out what's causing it? If it's flu/cold/general malaise, I'd also try something like colloidal silver or Oil of Oregano (careful with this one, it's rather nasty but effective.)

I don't think it's anything of "real" concern. He's just been complaining about being tired today and real lazy. No coughing (he does have asthma but it's not acting up...fingers crossed!), sneezing, throwing up, or anything.

I think I will let it run it's course for awhile and then try the bath thing. If that doesn't work, what is the colloidal silver?

TY!

[mcconnellboys]

Once when my little guy was a toddler, he spiked a high fever near sundown and I stripped him down and started washing him with a cold cloth - TOO cold and he went into convulsions. Bring the fever down gradually....

Regena

[Needleroozer]

start at lukewarm/warm, then go to cooler. If you go straight to cooler, it might spike the fever. At least this is what I've been told in the past!

Yep, this is what we do, too. You can also wrap them in a cold, damp towel, and put a cool cloth on their forehead.
Good luck!

[Carol in Cal.]

Fevers burn out the germs that cause illness. According to my Ped, there are some stats indicating that, barring a fever high enough to cause brain damage, letting the fever run its course speeds healing. The fever is not caused by the illness; rather it's caused by the body's reaction to the illness.

[Miss Peregrine]

I don't medicate a fever unless it is way high for too long. A cool cloth on the forehead relieves some of the pain.

[Mx5]

There's some kind of infection going on or your little guy wouldn't have a fever. My doctor actually told me that once the fever is going, it means the immune system is fighting whatever it is that is bothering the child, so giving a small dose of a fever reducer, like Tylenol, so the child can sleep will not thwart the body's immune response. The average dose will only drop the fever by 2 or 3 degrees, enough to provide a bit of comfort. I know you don't want to medicate, and I don't want to offend you, so just disregard my post if you disagree.

Naturally you will want your child to be drinking fluids frequently, preferably chilled water. Don't bundle him up, but if he's cold enough to be shivering then naturally that is very uncomfortable for him, and may inadvertently cause the fever to increase.

I hope your little guy starts feeling better soon! :(

[King Alfred Academy]

His fever had started to go down and he is sound asleep.:)

[~Rachel~]

His fever had started to go down and he is sound asleep.:)

GREAT :) That is my very favourite remedy... sleep :)

[Gigi]

Another way to help is add Apple Cider Vinegar to the bath water. But don't get it in the eyes.:eek: It will also help with aches and pains. We use this for sunburn also.

I am glad he is getting some sleep.

[Liz CA]

Something wrong with the reply button. Hope you get this in the right place.
Colloidal silver can be topically applied or given orally. It's a natural supplement and usually available in health food stores.
Follow their directions or bottle directions.

It's known to help with viral infections.

Also agreeing with other posts. My ped told me as well not to do anything unless fever goes beyond F 102.5. Every kid is different. Some spike to F 103 every time they are fighting off something.