At my wits end... teething HELP!

So this is day 7 without much sleep, eating, drinking, or peace in our house. Jack cut 1 tooth last Sunday, then 2 more on Wednesday (he now has 12) but he now has ulcers and cracked lips from not having enough fluids and constantly having his mouth open (am now using Lansinoh on them to help), his lips are swollen, he's constantly bleeding from his lips or his gums, he's screaming all day and night (I got 3 hours sleep last night and he had no naps during the day), his naps are wet but only about 1/3 to 1/2 of normal for say a night time nappy and.... he's on Pamol and Nurofen constantly, he won't take bonjela cos it stings the cuts, won't take teething powder or sprays and is only eating pureed food (maybe a few teaspoons per meal) and yoghurt. Won't drink milk and his water intake is about 1/4 of normal.

He also won't let me hold, touch, feed, comfort, change him or put him to bed (which is great when I'm the stay at homer in our family).

Please please please any instant remedies, advice etc. My whole family today could not believe what a terrible teether he is, he just screams constantly. He's so hungry that he shakes but won't eat or drink. He's now starting to get an ear infection (as he always does when teething) and I just don't know what to do. I'm so upset, tired, hungry myself and I get so frustrated with him because he won't let me comfort him. I'll take him to the doctor tomorrow, but surely all of this can't be normal?

Thanks for reading, I just don't know what to do anymore and sometimes wonder why the hell I would want another one when I can't even handle one child

I'm so sorry that I can't offer any advice. Your poor wee guy - and poor you. I can't imagine how difficult that must be.

I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and I hope those teeth leave him alone soon.

Is there anywhere he is calmer? I know we have feed josh in the bath before because he was so overtired he wouldnt eat but he loves his bath and it worked really well for him.

Other than that we squirt pamol into josh mouth while its wide open screaming (just a little at a time so he doesnt choke on it) Maybe you could do this with water ir formula to hydrate him a bit.

I also go back to newborn tactics when he is really upset and wont or cant sleep ie wrapping him really tight and shhing and rocking.

Im sure you've prolly tried all of this tho hope you find something that works and you get a break. It does my head in when josh screams for 20 mins at 2 am and i still get a mostly good night sleep so your a legend for still holding it together at the moment. have some huggles

Aww Emz, it sounds like you've tried everything. I hope the doctor is able to help you in some way. Maybe relieving the ulcers and ear infection might help make him feel better and then he'll be more inclined to eat and drink. Poor little fella, and poor mummy

ice cream - add it to the pureed fruit, ok not the healthiest but anything at this stage would be good

It can't be easy for you.

When you say sprays I take it you've tried Teethmed by Nathuropharm? I remember sitting there with Alia while she was teething & she'd have her mouth clamped shut so I blocked her nose & when she went to take a breath I sprayed her. I found it was the only way to get it in until she realised that it made her feel better & then she'd open her mouth for it.

But I'd probably go to the dr, they might be able to help you with something stronger pain wise.