tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post2029303180755929049..comments2024-03-26T18:24:14.206+11:00Comments on Southern In Law: Chicken Soup for the SoulKristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-39859627906723828082013-11-16T08:48:34.449+11:002013-11-16T08:48:34.449+11:00Thanks for the tip! We are the fever kings and que...Thanks for the tip! We are the fever kings and queens here in the SIL house as my sister has an autoimmune disease so we know that dehydration is definitely a key issue. The problem with Jesse was that he was so sick that regardless of how much we were making him drink, he just wasn't able to absorb it. <br /><br />For Jesse the low blood pressure levels were actually the virus acting on his body, rather than not eating or drinking (they were exceptionally low) hence why he was sent to the hospital. I have blood sugar issues myself so I definitely know when it's just a matter of food/energy or something much more complex. Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-63077273962272428582013-11-15T13:14:53.806+11:002013-11-15T13:14:53.806+11:00Glad he is on the mend. Just a tip for next time ...Glad he is on the mend. Just a tip for next time and when you have children, a virus with fevers can easily result in all of those symptoms. Fevers cause dehydration and it gets worse the longer the fever hangs around for. Also dehydration can make a fever last longer. Best solution for this is hydralyte in liquid form or iceblocks. Normal fluids are not enough to replace what the body loses.<br />Also the not eating and drinking can result in the low blood pressure, even low blood sugar levels which can cause dizziness, inability to sit/stand. You can even run into the issue of having high keytones .<br />So next time a virus strikes, ensure food/hydralyte are kept up as best as possible and you should be able to avoid the other complications xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-30287014802563302552013-11-14T15:09:52.118+11:002013-11-14T15:09:52.118+11:00Oh don't worry, I am definitely making him dri...Oh don't worry, I am definitely making him drink lots of fluids (and driving him crazy because he doesn't want to drink enough and I keep nagging)Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-2523510540548002282013-11-14T11:39:18.498+11:002013-11-14T11:39:18.498+11:00Aw I hope Jesse feels better soon! Just make sure ...Aw I hope Jesse feels better soon! Just make sure he keeps drinking gallons of water! (and tea, tea is always good ;)Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshinehttp://strengthandsunshine.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-13759349854741108432013-11-14T10:36:32.165+11:002013-11-14T10:36:32.165+11:00Thanks Victoria, you're a sweetheart! xxThanks Victoria, you're a sweetheart! xx Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729691955996288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2500871076078909762.post-67915680374318811172013-11-14T10:28:25.264+11:002013-11-14T10:28:25.264+11:00So sorry to hear Jesse hasn't been well, sendi...So sorry to hear Jesse hasn't been well, sending lots of positive thoughts and hope he has a speedy recovery! <br />Always thankful for family and friends. <br />Victoria :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com