Help with DS

[shootingstarz]

DC x 2 had a seriously nasty V and D, high fever, and sore throat bug for 5 days now. I have got the high temp under control now with suppositories but DS has serious leg cramps to the point where he can?t walk properly, what can I do for him I?ve tried massaging his legs but it doesn?t help. I know I?m not on the right board but thought I would ask here as you?re all so knowledgeable.

He's probably quite dehydrated. If you can get rehydration sachets, these will really help. If not, water with a tiny pinch of salt helps.

Are they leg cramps as in muscle spasms or are his legs painful?

If you're worried call either NHS Direct or your out of hours GP. 5 days is far too long to let D&V go on without seeing a doctor.

He has been drinking without any problems, I?ve been alternating lucosade sport and water with dioralyte every hour I did think it could be dehydration but apart from aching muscles he?s not got any other symptoms.
I took him to the doctors 2 days ago but he didn?t give me anything for them he just said it?s a nasty gastroflu.
His legs hurt from his calf muscle right up the back of his legs Its not in a spasm just painful when he tries to move.

Is his leg hot? I'd get it checked out to be honest, give NHS direct a call. The last thing he needs is an infection there.

Viral gastroenteritis is characterized by intense muscle aches

Ok, I just found this on the internet. Thank you ladies, I will call NHS just to make sure.

I'm going to echo dioralite (vile stuff) but if he's able to take solids, mashed banana is zinc rich - lack of zinc causes cramps.

I hope he's on the mend quickly.

Thank you so much xx