EKS Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 After three days of meningitis-ish symptoms that he refused to see a doctor for, my son is being transported by ambulance to the hospital. He walked into the urgent care clinic with a fever of 103--though he claimed to be feeling better (his eyelids were swollen). He is 3000 miles away and I am freaking out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (Huge hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: I hope you know more soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That 's a long ways aways. I'm so sorry. Is there anyone who will give you info? Can you fly out tomorrow? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That is very scary! I don't blame you for freaking out. Do you have anybody close by - friend or relative - who can check in on him? Or can you say his general location, maybe one of the WTM aunties can check in on him? I'd be more than happy to do that if he were near me, but it sounds like he must be on one coast and you on the other, and sadly I'm more in the middle of the US. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That is very scary! I don't blame you for freaking out. Do you have anybody close by - friend or relative - who can check in on him? Or can you say his general location, maybe one of the WTM aunties can check in on him? I'd be more than happy to do that if he were near me, but it sounds like he must be on one coast and you on the other, and sadly I'm more in the middle of the US. I'm in the midwest too - otherwise I'd be happy to help. Scary for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hugs. How scary. Hope he gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm sorry. That's got to be a terrible feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I don't blame you, I'd be freaking out too. :grouphug: I would try and focus on the fact that he's finally at the hospital, getting the care he needs. Is it a University hospital? In general, those are the places you want to be for things like this. I'm in SW Florida, not a lot of universities here, but if he's here.... let me know and I'm willing to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: Poor guy; you must be worried sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Oh jeepers! I am so sorry. How old is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That would freak me out. If he is that sick he needs someone who can advocate for him in the hospital. Does he have a girlfriend, or close friend or other relative or RA or someone who can be with him/check on him? Has there been word about what they think is wrong with him? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: Hope he feels better soon and you can get an update that will calm your worried mom nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 He's with a program in Massachusetts and the equivalent of an RA is going to be meeting him there. It's a highly regarded university hospital, thank goodness. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 So sorry Kai. So worrying. I hope he is better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Praying for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: and one for your ds. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: You must be so worried, Kai! Can you fly to MA to be with him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh jeepers! I am so sorry. How old is he? I think Kai's ds is 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: and prayers from here. I hope all goes well with his healing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh, how scary for both of you to be going through this so far away from each other! Please keep us updated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Ack :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Kai I am so sorry to hear about your son's illness and the stressful situation! I hope all is well very soon. Please update us when you know more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Praying. How scary. Good to hear that he's at a good hospital. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh, I'm so sorry! I would be freaking out as well. Praying that all is well or will be well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm so sorry! That sounds like something my 20 yods would do. (The waiting to seek medical care.) Hugs to you and wishing your son a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Huge (hugs)!! Please let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: . Holding him and you in the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh, Kai!! :grouphug: I would be worried sick too, it's what we mamas do. It sounds like he's in good hands and I hope that's some small comfort. Please keep us posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Sending prayers for your son; I hope he gets better very soon! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh goodness Kai, what a worry! He's in good hands & getting the treatment he needs. Hang in there mama & I hope you get reassuring news from the hospital asap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh, goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 How frightening! Prayers that all ends well. Hugs to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehp Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I am so sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer for your son and FOR YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm so sorry, that is so scary! It would be scary even if he were nearby, but the distance sure would add to it. Are they worried that it may be one of those college meningitis cases that we have been hearing about in the news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 He's being discharged. They decided it was mono because his liver enzymes are elevated (and I'm assuming because of his other symptoms). According to the RA, he is looking a lot better than he did a few hours ago, which is good. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 That's good news! When is his term over? Coming home soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hugs to you and your poor boy. Glad to hear they figured it out so quickly. Mono isn't fun but at least he's not in the hospital for days while they sort it out. Hang in there, Mom. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thank you for posting the update -- you must be so relieved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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