<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have had hand, foot and mouth disease since November 20, 2016. I have been to my Kaiser Physician on three occasions. He has had me on a steroid cream, which I use two weeks and then stop one week, and repeat. I cannot seem to get rid of this virus. I have also been using lavender salt baths each morning for 20 minutes. Please help! Sincerely, Susie  <response>: Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! I understand your concern. Actually theres no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Signs and symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease usually clear up in seven to 10 days. A topical oral anesthetic may help relieve the pain of mouth sores. Acetaminophen Tylenol, others or ibuprofen Advil, Motrin IB, others may help relieve general discomfort. Some advices that I can give are:-Suck on ice pops or ice chips.- Chat Doctor. -Rinse your mouth with warm water after meals.-Avoid salty or spicy foods.-Avoid acidic foods and beverages, such as citrus fruits, fruit 