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[ivyblogs]

I think my kids have the flu. It's a little bit of everything- sore throat, sniffles, aches, vomiting and diarrhea. I thought M. would be better today, but she threw-up around 3am and is complaining of stomach ache this morning. Even she doesn't throw up again or have diarrhea today, I don't think I can let her go to the birthday party tonight.

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[soluspyxis]

on a local email list i'm on, the homeopathic remedy osicco something has been bandied about lately. does that ring a bell? i've never used it but some people swear it cuts the length of a flu illness down considerably.

i'm sorry M's sick. it's a double whammy to feel sick and be disappointed about missing a party.

[veggiemama]

YES! Oscillococcinum, any health food store should have it and I have a friend who says she buys it at Walgreen's. It's amazing stuff, but you really need to start it ASAP, preferably within the first 24 hours of symptoms. A ton of people I know have been down with the flu and it's lasted anywhere from 5-20 days. Several of them were coughing up blood, kids lost up to 10 pounds, it's BAD. I sure do hope that M.E. gets to go to the party tomorrow.