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Hally · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:02 PM

My son has been sick on and off since September. He had a virus and now is tired, has headaches and swollen glands. He tested negative for mono and H1N1. He doesn't have a fever and his appetite is normal.

He is in first year university and has pretty much lost this semester. I doubt he can catch up now.

I am concerned that it is due to mould in our house. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Charles · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Go buy a mold test kit and see what happens. They have them as most stores like Target and WalFart.

dusty paws · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:15 PM

has he been tested for menengitus?

vhdos · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:22 PM

My husband's sister tried to sue her landlord because of mold. She claimed that the mold in the apartment she was living in had made her horribly ill. She lost the law suit and a heap of money trying to prove her case.
For the most part, mold is non-toxic and I don't believe that there are any major long-term health problems caused by mold. With that being said, mold can cause health problems that are both inconvenient and painful, especially if you have other conditions like asthma, etc.
If you really believe that you have a problem with mold in your home, I would seek the help of a professional.

annemerrick · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Sorry....wrote before I properly read!

cfred · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Does he commute to school from your home? Or, was he living for a while in the dorms, and if so, was he any better?
I would probably try the mold kit but also have his doctor run some basic blood panels so you can see if there is an underlying medical reason for his illness.
In general, it could be stress related so make sure he is resting enough, and eating well and taking vitamins.
I hope he feels better!

Hally · Nov 10th, 2009, 02:50 PM

I was convinced it was mono myself.

Hally · Nov 10th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by cfred

Does he commute to school from your home? Or, was he living for a while in the dorms, and if so, was he any better?
I would probably try the mold kit but also have his doctor run some basic blood panels so you can see if there is an underlying medical reason for his illness.
In general, it could be stress related so make sure he is resting enough, and eating well and taking vitamins.
I hope he feels better!

He lives at home with me. We live in a damp climate and the house is older. He also insists on living in a larger bedroom in the basement instead of a smaller bedroom upstairs.

I'm going to take him back to the doctor to see what else can be done. He may need a medical withdrawal from school. You are right about diet/vitamins so I've started a vitamin regime and am making sure he gets enough greens etc. in his diet.

Thanks, everybody, for your suggestions and thoughts.

Rockysmom · Nov 10th, 2009, 06:35 PM

sounds like he might me anemic.

courtneyh · Nov 10th, 2009, 06:51 PM

lymes disease??

Hally · Nov 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM

^^The Lymes disease response reminds me of a "Curb your Enthusiasm" episode.

I'm taking him back to the doctor so I'm going to ask for more tests to rule out other problems. I think I will insist he has chest x-rays because he still has a cough.

bipolarbear · Nov 11th, 2009, 04:09 AM

In what part of the country is he located? Lyme would be on my list as well. Does he have any pets or travel history? There are a large number of lingering viral or rheumatologic/autoimmune issues I would consider far more likely than mold. Have him head back to his primary care with that in mind, and if they're stumped, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist - even if it isn't autoimmune, in my experience, they often end up handling the 'mystery cases' other docs dump and most are pretty good at finding the real cause.

Best of luck to you both!!

Hally · Nov 11th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Thank you. We live in Vancouver and travel to an island off the coast where I know Lymes disease has been a problem. The vet advised I vaccinate my dogs for Lymes. (so yes, to the dog question).

I will ask for a referral to a rheumatologist.

Unfortunately, his dad (my ex) just thinks he is lazy and doesn't want to go to school. They have a very poor relationship which I'm sure doesn't help. His dad is taking our younger son to the Bahamas for Christmas break but doesn't think the older son (the sick one) deserves to go. (just a little vent on my part).

Irishgal · Nov 11th, 2009, 08:37 PM

I had these symptoms about 8 years ago and they feared Hodgkins or non Hodgkins lymphoma. Turned out it was neither and actually they never figured out what it was. So make sure they are ruling out lymphomas as well. Not to scare you but it is best to be safe.

Hally · Nov 11th, 2009, 08:51 PM

If it is something more serious I would rather know. It may just be a bad virus that he hasn't been able to shake.

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Hally OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 389	My adult son is sick My son has been sick on and off since September. He had a virus and now is tired, has headaches and swollen glands. He tested negative for mono and H1N1. He doesn't have a fever and his appetite is normal. He is in first year university and has pretty much lost this semester. I doubt he can catch up now. I am concerned that it is due to mould in our house. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Nov 10th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#2
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cfred not humored Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,166	Does he commute to school from your home? Or, was he living for a while in the dorms, and if so, was he any better? I would probably try the mold kit but also have his doctor run some basic blood panels so you can see if there is an underlying medical reason for his illness. In general, it could be stress related so make sure he is resting enough, and eating well and taking vitamins. I hope he feels better!
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Nov 10th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#7
Hally OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 389	I was convinced it was mono myself.
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Nov 10th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#9
Rockysmom Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 956	sounds like he might me anemic.
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Nov 10th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#10
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Hally OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 389	^^The Lymes disease response reminds me of a "Curb your Enthusiasm" episode. I'm taking him back to the doctor so I'm going to ask for more tests to rule out other problems. I think I will insist he has chest x-rays because he still has a cough.
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Nov 11th, 2009, 04:09 AM	#12
bipolarbear Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 705	In what part of the country is he located? Lyme would be on my list as well. Does he have any pets or travel history? There are a large number of lingering viral or rheumatologic/autoimmune issues I would consider far more likely than mold. Have him head back to his primary care with that in mind, and if they're stumped, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist - even if it isn't autoimmune, in my experience, they often end up handling the 'mystery cases' other docs dump and most are pretty good at finding the real cause. Best of luck to you both!!
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Nov 11th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#13
Hally OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 389	Thank you. We live in Vancouver and travel to an island off the coast where I know Lymes disease has been a problem. The vet advised I vaccinate my dogs for Lymes. (so yes, to the dog question). I will ask for a referral to a rheumatologist. Unfortunately, his dad (my ex) just thinks he is lazy and doesn't want to go to school. They have a very poor relationship which I'm sure doesn't help. His dad is taking our younger son to the Bahamas for Christmas break but doesn't think the older son (the sick one) deserves to go. (just a little vent on my part).
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Nov 11th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#14
Irishgal Needs nothing Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Xe Posts: 11,268	I had these symptoms about 8 years ago and they feared Hodgkins or non Hodgkins lymphoma. Turned out it was neither and actually they never figured out what it was. So make sure they are ruling out lymphomas as well. Not to scare you but it is best to be safe.
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Nov 11th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#15
Hally OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 389	If it is something more serious I would rather know. It may just be a bad virus that he hasn't been able to shake.
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