amy g. Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We all had a cold, and yesterday was the first day that we felt better at all. This morning, Ds woke up with neck pain, and pain right in the middle /back of his skull. I gave him an ibuprofen and told him to put the rice sock on his neck. It sounds more like he just slept on it wrong than some kind of complication from our illness. Doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 He does not feel like he has a fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 The only case of meningitis I've ever seen first hand (actually diagnosed it as a lay person, funnily enough) had a high fever that had been going on for over a week, extreme lethargy and confusion, muscle weakness, and an inability to put chin to chest. If you're concerned, bring him to the doc. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can he touch his chin to his chest w/o unbearable pain? If he lays on his back, can he bring his knees up to his chest (curl up in what is known as the 'fetal' position)? I make my kids do these things whenever they wake up with a stiff neck and/or headache. If they can do them, I rest easy and figure it is just sleeping position or stiffness from a cold, etc. It is at the point now that they will spontaneously show me that they can perform these acts w/o pain if they have any complaint of neck or head pain. They also automatically tilt their chin to chest after I take their temp if I state "s/he has a fever". (why yes, I am paranoid, why do you ask? :tongue_smilie:) ETA: even in absence of these symptoms, trust your mommy's intuition. If you think he needs to be checked by a professional, call your doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I think fever is one of the symptoms with meningitis. It definitely could be how he slept. Do you have the ability to call her doctor or ask-a-nurse? I would get their medical opinion, if possible just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can he touch his chin to his chest w/o unbearable pain?If he lays on his back, can he bring his knees up to his chest (curl up in what is known as the 'fetal' position)? I make my kids do these things whenever they wake up with a stiff neck and/or headache. If they can do them, I rest easy and figure it is just sleeping position or stiffness from a cold, etc. It is at the point now that they will spontaneously show me that they can perform these acts w/o pain if they have any complaint of neck or head pain. They also automatically tilt their chin to chest after I take their temp if I state "s/he has a fever". (why yes, I am paranoid, why do you ask? :tongue_smilie:) This sounds like ME! LOL Do you have a bit of OCD? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 When my oldest was in Kindergarten, her best friend had been sick, but they decided to have her birthday party anyway. She looked HORRIBLE. At one point, she looked at me, and said, "I feel like I'm going to die." That night, she was admitted to the hospital with bacterial meningitis. My son does not seem sick anymore at all, except for his neck. I just suddenly got scared that I was being irresponsible by just assuming he wad slept on it funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 When I had meningitis, my headache was so bad I didn't care if I lived or died. It took 24 hours to build up to this level; my meningitis did not just involve neck pain, but an UNRELENTING headache. I did not develop a fever until 24 hours after I went to the ER and was sent home with "migraines". The next day they did the spinal tap b/c of my fever. I've experienced a lot of neck pain with a cold, but it came nothing close to the pain I had with meningitis (viral). I could write more, but I've gotta run. I'll check in later to see if you have any questions. It sounds like it is probably just neck pain from sleeping wrong and possibly swollen glands from fighting the cold. Do call a Dr. if the pain worsens, headache gets really bad, or fever spikes. Hope all is well. Leanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 He could bring his knees up to his chest, but was in too much pain to bring his chin all the way down to his chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 could your doctor see him this morning - or is there an Urgent Care (cheaper than an ER) that cold check him out? Just to be on the safe side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I might call our doctor in a minute, but I know she will have to tell me to bring him in just to be sure. I ordinarily would just take him to be safe, but I'm trying to weigh the risk of staying home versus taking him out around a bunch of sick people when his immune system is already down, in addition to exposing my own, 9 month pregnant self to a bunch of extra germs. He says the ibuprofen and heat are helping, so we will stay home unless it gets worse, or he starts running a fever. What would I do without the Hive's immediate help and wisdom when crisis strikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This sounds like ME! LOL Do you have a bit of OCD? :tongue_smilie: Count me in too LOL. I've been a "neck-checker" this week too. DD5 has been sick with a high fever and I've asked her to bend her neck several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 DS woke up with this 2 days ago. When I told the nurse hotline all the symptoms, she said to bring him in for a strep test. I was there an hour later, and sure enough, it was strep! (You had better believe we did the chin to chest test upon waking up sore! Paranoid mama right here! :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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