*lifeoftheparty* Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 DS10 is sick. He *never* gets sick. Never.He was perfectly fine today. Then this evening we were putting up Christmas lights outside and he was complaining that he was too cold- which was weird because it is unusually warm. I told him it wasn't cold, to stop whining :(So we came in when we finished and he disappeared upstairs while I got something to eat. When I came upstairs I looked in his room and he was in bed under the covers- VERY abnormal for him. He is full of energy and jumps out of bed in the morning and doesn't go to bed until forced. So to see him in bed at 7:30 was my first clue that he was sick.He said he was cold. I felt him and he did have goosebumps. He said he had a headache. And he was warm. He has not gotten out of bed, except to use the bathroom.I just checked on him- he feels warmer than before, though not alarming;y so- I think I'm going to go take his temp. But he said his head still hurts, and his neck.He had a flu shot back in October. His throat doesn't hurt. He isn't stopped up, or have a runny nose. No cold symptoms.We have several urgent care places nearby- two within 2 miles- so I could take him in now (almost 1 a.m.)... but I would rather wait until the morning to have our (completely awesome) family doctor look at him.What do you all think?He had a flu shot in October. I'm scared it might be meningitis.... I would hate to wait if it's the really bad kind... but I would also hate for him to have to get a spinal tap or something if it isn't needed. ETA: I took his temperature (underarm) and it says 103. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Sounds like it could be the beginning of the flu. You can definitely still get the flu if you've had the flu shot. I would wait it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Flu shot is not 100% effective. I'd wait 'til morning and take him to your regular doctor if you feel it is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 OK, you guys are making me feel better... I don't have any children's pain reliever/fever reducer... I'm trying to decide if I should get dressed and go to CVS to pick some up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmama Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Sounds like a virus, I would go get a fever reducer, just to make him more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 I found some junior advil, way in the back of the cabinet- it expired in October- hoping it's still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I would keep a very close eye on the fever. 103 is high, and I would be worried that it might go even higher. I hope the Advil works to bring it down. I hope your ds doesn't have the flu, but it sounds like it might be, unless he has strep throat or maybe an ear infection or something. I'm sure your doctor will figure it out in the morning and give your ds the best medicine for whatever it is. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Can you shine light into his eyes? If it's really painful then get some more advice. Also, look around his body for any marks that don't disappear when a glass is pressed on them. It sounds like a fever that's rising. The chills at first is a normal part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 103, headache, and a sore neck? He needs to go to ER for evaluation. Worst case scenario is meningitis. One quick at home test is to stand up kiddo and have him look down at his feet. If that hurts his neck, then definitely go to ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 How is your son feeling this morning? Were you able to get in to see your regular doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks everyone! The Advil did bring his fever down. Some time this early morning, he went downstairs to get some milk (which I told him not to drink) and lay on the couch- which caused him to throw up (like I said it would). And now he seems a lot better. The fever is still there, but it's only 100.4, and he hasn't had any Advil for about 8.5 hours. I was all ready to call the dr. and bring him in, but he seems to be on the mend. It just *really* scared me last night- he just never ever gets like that- and it was so fast! And yes, I was scared it might be meningitis too, and I kept having him put his chin to his chest- which he could do just fine.He's in the shower now and will be in bed all day- I'm going to watch him and see. I remember when my little sister was little, she would get really sick at night and be fine during the day (for a few days) and she had pneumonia. Thanks everyone! It really helps to be able to voice your worries and ask questions of people when it's 1:30 a.m. and everyone else is asleep :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It's pretty common for fevers to go up and people to feel worse at night. After the doctors have closed. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The flu shot protects against 4 particular viruses. There are many, many more viruses that cause "influenza-like" illnesses. I like to read the CDC's Fluview page when the flu season gets going. Only sick people with obvious "influenza-like" symptoms go to a doctor and get tested for influenza, yet it's typically a small percentage of those sick people who have influenza--12.6% for the week ending Nov. 22. They actually use the term ILI (influenza-like illness) in their stats. I would guess that your son has an ILI. And they do seem to come on quickly--I can remember feeling fine at the beginning of a church service before realizing sometime during the service that I just need to lay my head down NOW. Hope he feels better soon. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Neck achiness during an illness can also be caused by swollen lymph nodes at the base of the skull. These can get inflamed and become very tender. Mine are very sensitive and an achy neck is one of the first signs that I am getting sick. If there was stiffness along with the achiness that would be concerning. Hope he is feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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