My son went to the doctor's last Thursday on his 4th day of a fever, sore throat, light cough with the sniffles. I was told it was probably a virus and to do all the things I was to keep him comfortable, rested and well hydrated. When I asked about a Mononucleosis test the doctor said that to test him then would probably give a false negative. But if he wasn't better or worsened they would have to see him again.
He went in again yesterday, he wasn't any better. It's positive- he has Mono (untreatable) with a sinus infection (treatable with antibiotics) to boot....
I posted this entry, or sort of this one, in a hurry. I was on the phone most of the rest of the day (after the app't and the doctor's call with the test results) with the doctor's office, B.'s school, and family and friends. So I posted in haste and having reread it today- it was a mess. Hopefully you can read this a little better.
I had to arrange several things with the school. He has already missed 8 days of school including today. I arranged a few things with his teacher so he doesn't fall behind. I had the doctor's office fax a "out until further notice" note to the school. And gave them a heads up. It looks as though yesterday not including my son that 6 other kids weren't in his class (of about 24 kids)- all out do to fevers, which in case I didn't post it here then, was what he started with.
When I had Mono in '94, it started on my 18th Bday. I missed about 3 weeks I think. It was awful, esp trying to make up Midterms during regular class time. My Anatomy/Physiology grade never recovered. You can't miss that much time dissecting a cat. Just can't make up that kind of work at home! I was dehydrated enough then to be hospitalized and it took months really until I was really back to "myself". So keep my DS in your thoughts and prayers that he gets better very, very soon!
So sorry for the things I haven't finished (Bookmark Exchange, Surprise Send out to you Vicki) and the posts I haven't seen or made. With the water troubles, then B. being sick, etc. I just haven't had a second to take a breath. I will contact my Bookmark Exchange partner today- with an apology, yeah I think I should tell her it's me at least so she doesn't keep waiting..... It will come just later.
5 comments:
Poor B.! I have never had mononucleosis myself, but it really sounds BAD. :/
I hope he recovers quickly!
Poor thing! I know that you will take good care of him so that he is able to rest and getting better soon. Take it easy yourself, too. *hug*
Poor little one! (don't tell him I called him that)
A colleague of mine caught mono well in his 30's, and he's been reduced now for over 6 months! thank goodness it's always easier for the kids!
I'll be thinking of you, though!
((sending lots of love))
I am so sorry, I will keep your DS in my thoughts and prayers. One of my sisters had mono too as a teenager and she was sick for what seemed like forever.
Don't worry about the Surprise Send Out for me! Just take care of DS! I had Mono back in college. It's not fun!! The doctor had me take vitamins! But it took a while to get my strength back! I'll remember him and your whole family in my prayers! Be sure to take care of yourself!!
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