Posted by celticmom on March 5, 2005, at 8:49:56 [reposted on March 5, 2005, at 8:56:01 | original URL]
In reply to Pain pumps?? where do I post this??, posted by Spriggy on March 4, 2005, at 17:20:00
Spriggy - I hope you are all right. I just want to let you know that while meningitis could be the cause of his current condition, it doesn't necessarily mean it is. I think doing a tap to rule it out is pretty standard. When my DS was born very premature he was in the nicu for 12 weeks. Any time he ran a fever they would tap him to make sure it wasn't meningitis. It usually turned out to be a bacterial infection.
BTW - I think a high fever alone can cause seizures (especially in someone who is compromised). And many other things can cause a high fever. Flu, pneumonia etc.
Your dad does sound like he is in bad shape regardless, but hopefully with proper medical attention he will recover from this. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Let us know how he is doing!
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