What Do Muscle Spasms, Facial Numbness And Fatigue Indicate In A Child?

Posted on Tue, 14 Nov 2017

Question: Good Morning...My female child age 11 has been sick for almost two weeks now last Friday taken to doctor with blood test which tested positive for mono however today she's no better and going back to doctors..what else can this be? she's can't feel one side of her face plus muscle spams in her back with her lack of energy & legs hurting since last Tuesday!'

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is the convalescence of Mono. It could be as long as 3-4weeks!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Infectious mononucleosis has a long duration of convalescence/recovery. I will recommend nothing beyond further rest and good nutrition. Also, she should avoid contact sport. Increased fluid intake and Tylenol for pain relief is okay.

I understand your concerns as a mother but she is well within the normal recovery period.

I hope this helps, reliefs your fears and reassures you. I wish your daughter well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 minutes later)

Surely something else is going on with her?? I had it too last week but after going to the emergency I'm a whole better.. I understand the faitgue in her but this all day n night long..can't just be mono think they miss diagnosed her.. shame her doctor has let her go this long in pain which she takes Tylenol & IB profun. why is that nothing helps?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Is your daughter having a boyfriend? Any kisses!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Her course is not atypical for mononucleosis.

However, her age isn't so much of a risk factor. I will like you to ask her if she has a boyfriend or has been kissing anyone.

It's also strange to here you say you equally have this? It is not such an infection that runs in families or can be easily transmitted between household members without intimate oral contact.

Let me know how this goes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (11 hours later)

she's 11 and has no boyfriend..got this from school drinking from water bottle in gym class.Yes she kissed me goodnight every night. crazy how she's not feeling any better but worst..misdiagnose somehwere

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I'll recommend you get her in for further evaluation!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

While am less convinced there is something more to this, I will be prudent and request for a second evaluation. This will at least provide further evidence on what is going on and alleviate your concerns.

Keep me updated!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar