Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) My 12 year old nephew is being rushed to the pediatric ER from an urgent care. He’s been sick for a couple days, positive flu a few days ago, but now has massive neck and facial swelling that is causing airway compromise. Negative for Covid and RSV and interestingly his flu swab today was negative. They have no idea why he’s suddenly got swelling. The doctor actually thinks he needs to be tested for mumps as they think the swelling in salivary glands, but the biggest concern is airway compromise. He is fully vaccinated for everything, and I haven’t heard of a mumps outbreak, but the world feels upside down to me medically right now. My sister just texted that they are talking about intubation. Fortunately they live in a major city with an excellent pediatric center. But still worrisome. Edited November 26, 2022 by Mrs Tiggywinkle Again 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Sending good thoughts for your nephew's care and quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Praying. How scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Good thoughts for your nephew. I hope the doctors quickly figure out the problem and come up with a treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 How scary. Definitely praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frances Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 I’m so sorry, this is very scary. I hope the doctors can quickly figure out and resolve the problem. Sending lots of good, healing thoughts his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Oh that is very scary. Praying for resolution and good health for your nephew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) She just texted that his airway is stable at the moment but they are running a lot of tests. Edited November 26, 2022 by Mrs Tiggywinkle Again 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Thanks for the update. Will be praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Oh poor bug! Praying for him now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GoVanGogh Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Oh, no. I am sorry. Praying for him, his family and his medical team. I had that happen to me twice in early 2020. Mumps was ruled out both times. It was before Covid tests were available. First event was when Covid was just getting on our radar. Second time, all the medical people suited up in hazmat, as Covid was gaining attention in the US. I didn’t have any Covid symptoms, just massive swelling of glands in neck and face. The second time, they ran a ton of autoimmune tests, all of which also came back negative. They never did decide what it was. Thankfully I did not have a recurrence. I didn’t even really know mumps was a thing in this day and age until this happened. I looked like a textbook picture of a mumps patient. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Praying for your nephew!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 How scary! Hoping the medical team can figure it out and get him treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) She just texted that “Just saw the doctor and he is also stumped. He does think it's mumps but says he's never seen it before, so he is going to consult with the pediatrician and infectious disease doctors because he's an ER doc and says this is out of his expertise.” Mumps is not on my list of things I want to worry about. Especially as two of my kids are now sick with flu like symptoms. Nephew and DD were together two weeks ago for an afternoon as well as the whole weekend of the 27-30th, and both developed flu like symptoms the middle of last week within 24 hours of each other so now I am furiously googling. I had no idea that the mumps vaccine is only 88% effective. Edit: It looks like 7-25 day incubation period with infectiousness starting about a week before symptoms. So no idea if I need to be concerned about mumps now or not. But DD’s fever just hit 103 and she’s miserable. Sigh. Edited November 27, 2022 by Mrs Tiggywinkle Again 2 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said: She just texted that “Just saw the doctor and he is also stumped. He does think it's mumps but says he's never seen it before, so he is going to consult with the pediatrician and infectious disease doctors because he's an ER doc and says this is out of his expertise.” Mumps is not on my list of things I want to worry about. Especially as two of my kids are now sick with flu like symptoms. Nephew and DD were together two weeks ago for an afternoon as well as the whole weekend of the 27-30th, and both developed flu like symptoms the middle of last week within 24 hours of each other so now I am furiously googling. I had no idea that the mumps vaccine is only 88% effective. Edit: It looks like 7-25 day incubation period with infectiousness starting about a week before symptoms. So no idea if I need to be concerned about mumps now or not. But DD’s fever just hit 103 and she’s miserable. Sigh. Influenza H3N2 caused parotitis in my area back in 2015. They had a weird outbreak of viral induced parotitis that year and ended up doing a study on it: https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/67/4/493/4957004 Bodies are weird. Hope everyone is safe and well soon!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Gosh, how scary. Sending positive thoughts . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Oh my goodness. Sending some good thoughts to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Gosh, how awful! I hope they determine what protocol is best. I hope your kids don’t have mumps or have this same severe reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Oh what a worry. Praying for all the kids and the rest of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Praying. I hope they can figure it out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I hope there are answers soon and that everyone is safe in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martha in GA Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said: Mumps is not on my list of things I want to worry about. Especially as two of my kids are now sick with flu like symptoms. Nephew and DD were together two weeks ago for an afternoon as well as the whole weekend of the 27-30th, and both developed flu like symptoms the middle of last week within 24 hours of each other so now I am furiously googling. I had no idea that the mumps vaccine is only 88% effective. I got mumps during Christmas break from college one year. My mom swears I had the MMR vaccination. I don't remember flu like symptoms, but the lymph nodes in my neck area were definitely painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Martha in GA said: I got mumps during Christmas break from college one year. My mom swears I had the MMR vaccination. I don't remember flu like symptoms, but the lymph nodes in my neck area were definitely painful. It’s one of the less effective vaccines. There are periodic outbreaks on places like Navy ships and college dorms where they know for sure everyone is vaccinated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Again Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) They discharged him this morning. Diagnosis is officially “swelling of the parotid glands,” because they said they won’t do the blood test for mumps because he’s vaccinated and will have antibodies. The ultrasound did show infection in the glands so it’s like 99.9% mumps. But the doctor told her they didn’t have to isolate because “everyone’s vaccinated.” No wonder everyone in this country is sick right now. ETA: This sister used to work for public health. They will most definitely be isolating. Edited November 27, 2022 by Mrs Tiggywinkle Again 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I'm glad he's out of the hospital -- I hope he recovers quickly and that no one else in the house catches it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said: They discharged him this morning. Diagnosis is officially “swelling of the parotid glands,” because they said they won’t do the blood test for mumps because he’s vaccinated and will have antibodies. The ultrasound did show infection in the glands so it’s like 99.9% mumps. But the doctor told her they didn’t have to isolate because “everyone’s vaccinated.” No wonder everyone in this country is sick right now. ETA: This sister used to work for public health. They will most definitely be isolating. Yikes! Seriously, I think it is time to make ALL doctors go back and take some public health and infectious disease classes. That is crazy. I am glad your sister understands this and will be isolating. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 A vaccinated friend of mine had mumps in her late 30s. Not fun. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 55 minutes ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said: They discharged him this morning. Diagnosis is officially “swelling of the parotid glands,” because they said they won’t do the blood test for mumps because he’s vaccinated and will have antibodies. The ultrasound did show infection in the glands so it’s like 99.9% mumps. But the doctor told her they didn’t have to isolate because “everyone’s vaccinated.” No wonder everyone in this country is sick right now. ETA: This sister used to work for public health. They will most definitely be isolating. Just strikes me this means it probably won’t get reported then, right? Which seems a bad idea, because PH needs to know if there may be a mumps outbreak brewing. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 20 minutes ago, KSera said: Just strikes me this means it probably won’t get reported then, right? Which seems a bad idea, because PH needs to know if there may be a mumps outbreak brewing. And what about babies who haven't had the vaccine yet?? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 There is a virus specific test that can be used to determine active virus in a vaccinated person, fwiw, for everyone reading in. And, separately, here’s the CDC guidance on testing and notification: https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/lab/qa-lab-test-infect.html 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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