I don't have any experience with HFMD, but found this from the CDC site:

Can HFMD Be Treated?
There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Fever and pain can be managed with over-the-counter fever reducers/pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. In addition, individuals with HFMD should drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration (loss of body fluids).

Hope your children will get better soon! less

Well thank you hon! It's strange how I came across your comment here. I had written this poll/discussion several hours ago, but didn't come back to check it. I had actually saw one of your discussions about getting to know people before getting into a relationship and liked what you said. So I went to your profile and followed ya & realized you're recent activity said you had left a comment here! How cool.

Anyways, your info was helpful and very correct too. That's exactly what my dr. papers said on the HFMD. I hate this stuff! Lol. Ibuprofen is good. I've been using motrin for now and tylenol, but the tylenol does not seem to be helping them at all! I'll pick up ibuprofen asap. The Dr. prescribed some meds for the girl, it has hydrocodone! Ahh! She's been feeling much better though. The others aren't as bad as she is so I think I'll just try OTC Ibuprofen like you suggested.

Oh, and lots of powerade! Lol. Thanks so much for your help. less

Well, unfortunately we found out our precious angel has Hand Foot Mouth Disease. I hate it! She apparently picked it up from another kid last week. I first noticed she was teething about 3 days ago & we were going to go to the ER & we were sure it was only teething until it didn't get better and she developed small rashes on her feet. Yep, it was HFMD! And yesterday one of the boys who's 11 started complaining of a sore in his mouth. He was sure it was caused from "that stupid mouth wash" I made him use. I looked at it, told him it was a lie bump and later today it got worse and so did the others. He went to the Dr. and was diagnosed with strep. We didn't find out the girl had HFMD until later tonight so we didn't know that was his problem too.

Apparently this is the season for HFMD and the numbers have doubled since last year! Scary! I am a little paranoid since when the baby's been sick so she's kissed and hugged all over me and yesterday I drank after the boy who I suspect has it as well. The Dr. said it's strep, but I'm afraid it's HFMD.

Anyways, have any of you ever had it? The symptoms usually show up within 2 days and people over 10 usually don't tend to get it like children. I figure by the morning I'll either have it or not. So far, I'm good! Also, you're not contagious after 24 hours and after the fever's gone. (Just a little tip.)

Any suggestions on relieving the poor children's pain? OTC meds are supposed to be good and after about 7-10 days you're better, unless you've got a different type of virus that can cause more serious damage.

Are any of you aware of the outbreak and has anyone been taking extra care to keep it away? I wish we'd have known it was HFMD season. To those of you like us, who weren't aware, definitely remember to keep the kids very clean and away from those who have it. less

The only thing that I could do for him was popsicles for the ones in his mouth...he wouldnt eat or drink anything im assuming bcuz it hurt so bad.anyways he was will to take popsicles,and tylenol-motrin for the pain.He pretty much broke out with the most in his mouth.There is so much stuff going around its crazy.my baby who is now 18months just got over having a fever for 9days.it would range from 100 to 104..no lie!he had blood work,tests everything came back fine.They had no idea what was wrong with him.Hes been good the last couple days..hopefully it stays that way.but it is always scary when your child is sick with something and you feel bad bcuz theres only so much you can do.good luck less