Mononucleosis: Infant
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Six Year Old with mononucleosis...any Advice?
Asked by R.S. from San Antonio
on December 12, 2010
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My six year old son was sent home from school Friday with a sore throat, nausea, and wheezing (he has been recovering from bronchitis, finishing up an antibiotic). A...
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- My daughter had mono in the third grade. It really knocked her for a loop. Even after her fever was gone, she still was really tired and needed to sleep a lot. I got w...
- i would send him back. being fever free for twenty four hrs means he is not contagious to others (if i understood that correctly). even though its only little fun craf...
- mom made me suck on pickles and I hate pickles. I say send him he would have fun with crafts and you will have special christmas deco that way. and with no fever he is...
Mono-mono Twins
Asked by A.S. from New York
on April 18, 2010
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hi, im have already asked a question on twins and the responses wer so helpfull, but this question is about my fears.
i have been told i am carrying mono-mono twins (...
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- I had mono amniotic twins and they will be 8 years old this summer. My husband read everything he could get his hands on regarding premature twins because we knew as...
- My dil delivered my two identical (same sack) twins in Sept. at 37 weeks. Definitely did not go into hospital at 28 weeks. Instead of google, have long discusssion ...
- I don't have any expertise on this, but just wanted to say, congratulations on your twins, and try not to worry so much. Put yourself into the hands of your OBGYN. T...
Any Information on Mono
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on November 16, 2006
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My four year old son has been diagnosed with Mono. I understand there are many myths that surround the illness, but was wondering if any moms have personal experiences...
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- mono is a very serious virus most people endure is ( a major ) simple and the body can wear it off in a few short days however with this days my child there is a much ...
- My daughter had mono when she was 14. She missed at least two weeks of school. She had to go to the ER twice due to dehydration. Her throat was virtually swollen sh...
- Yep, he has the symptoms. It's also highly contageous for even you. Let him use his own glasses and dishes for the time being and wash them with a little bleach in t...
Mom and Baby Have Mono
Asked by K.P. from Houston
on September 3, 2008
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I just learned I have mono. Two weeks ago my son brought what I thought was a cold home from daycare (he is 4.5 months). I got the cold and we thought it turned into s...
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- I had mono when my youngest was just a toddler. I was worried about him, and my other children, but the doc said that mono in young children was seldom very bad. Now ...
- My son had it, but he was 17 at the time. Actually, the biggest concern is the fact that the spleen can enlarge, and get damaged during contact sports. So long as you'...
- My son got mono at 6 months. He had no problems but being a child that did not sleep through the night until he was 1 year old or so it sure helped me get some much ne...
Has Anyone Had Mono as an Adult?
Asked by L.H. from Cincinnati
on February 23, 2008
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I just found out that I have mono. How am I supposed to rest with 2 small children at home? I would appreciate if anyone has any tips for me or can tell me what to exp...
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- My husband and I both had mono as adults. He has a milder form that he didn't even know he had until it was almost gone. I had what I thought was a bad virus but I f...
- Please try to get either your mother or your mother-in-law to move in for a few weeks to take over caring for your children. Even a close, trusted friend. Maybe your h...
- Hi L., I'm sorry to hear about the Mono. That's difficult to put it mildly with 2 young ones at home. Do you have any family in the area that could help out for seve...
Catching Mono from Grandmother?
Asked by D.P. from Dallas
on March 6, 2010
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My mom has mono and has had it for about a month now. Our son is almost 2-1/2 years old and we're constantly fighting colds and stuff that he catches from daycare. N...
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- Personally, I would not take that chance with my daughter. Mono is a horrible disease and if you can absolutely prevent the contact, that is your best solution. At 2.5...
- Lexy hit the nail on the head!! it is only transmitted by bodily fluids. I have had mono about 6 times in the last 13 years most people seem to only get it once in a l...
- I too had mono and was the only one in my family to get sick, including my boyfriend at the time. She should be on her way out of the active stages and should be safe...
Seeking Additional Info from Those Who Have Had Mononucleosis
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on January 25, 2008
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My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with Mono about 3 weeks ago. She is supposedly in the recovery stage according to the test. We might have gotten diagnosed earli...
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- L., There is a Silent Killer (please don't get alarmed) called INFLAMMATION. Ask your doctor for a CRP test, the C-Reactive protein test, this test will show how mu...
- EDITED TO ADD: I just read she was diagnoised 3 weeks ago--if the pain just started , please go to the ER ASAP. My pain was pretty much there from the start. A sudden ...
- i had mono when i was 18 and they did an ultrasound to see if my spleen was enlarged or not. maybe the dr. didn't suggest it to you since you don't have insurance. t...
My Baby Fell down the Stairs!!!
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on September 27, 2009
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I don't know which category to put this in -- "terrible mother" isn't an option. Yesterday my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs becau...
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- Hi A., I am glad your son is okay. You should not feel guilty, these things happen to all parents everyday. Atleast you put gates up at the top of your stairs, we...
- Hi I was in the same posistion in early August , I always make sure the gate at the top of the stairs is closed but for some reason on this occasion I didn't and s...
- You are a great Mom! Know how I know? You got upset that your child was hurt... you are thinking ahead to how you can prevent it in the future... AND you called the ...
Keeping Sick Relative Away from Newborn
Asked by E.H. from Glens Falls
on September 2, 2010
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Hi,
I'm due on Friday, and I'm a little concerned for my little guy. His aunt has mono and she plans on staying with my in-laws at my house to care for my older dau...
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- Call your child's pediatrician thismonring Mom and let he / she know of your concerns, ask if mono.t is transmittable to your son. If so your husband needs to tell hi...
- Call dr i wont let it happen
- Yes, you should be concerned. You should never knowingly have illness around a newborn. Even if nothing happened, it would still be a terrible stress for you to deal w...
Kisses for the Baby?
Asked by L.N. from Lexington
on January 3, 2008
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Hi folks, I was wondering if any of you would care to share your thoughts on people kissing your baby. Our 16month old son is *really cute* as so many people tell us. ...
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- personally I would be fine with family kissing him, like aunts uncles, grandmas and grandpas, cousins, obviously as long as they aren't sick, or any really close frien...
- I, personally, would never let a stranger kiss my child, period. Not on the lips or on the cheeks. I don't even let strangers touch my baby. You never know what they m...
- i don't ahve much to offer but this got me thinking, and i guess i'm jsut not clear on who you are reffering to when you say "people" i can't imagine anyone just walki...
