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Lola · 1 year ago

Mumps?!! Wow!

Glad the swelling is way down. Allergic reaction maybe? I'm with you though. Go see the doc once you guys are back in the states.

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Monna · 1 year ago

Ack! I am so glad the swelling has gone down... whatever it is.

I can totally relate to what you said about not having the Spanish vocabulary to talk about your health. I can negotiate so many situations in Spanish but when it's a matter of my health - or that of my partner - the years of Spanish simply vanish from my brain.

The happy news is that the public Spanish medical system is quite good.

Wow indeed!

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Sara · 1 year ago

oooh, I had mumps as a kid! (and no, i'm only 28...not 60 like most people that had mumps as a kid!) the antibotics worked really well, and within two days I was back in school. you're right though, you should make an appointment with your GP too.

glad drew is feeling better!

Gillian · 1 year ago

He's lucky, most childhood afflictions that manifest in adulthood are far more serious (and can sometimes affect different body parts than those in childhood too). Glad he's feeling better - glad you got back in time to insist on the medical care plan.

Wendy · 1 year ago

This is kind of weird because it does sound like mumps, with the swollen parotid glands and all. But mumps is caused by a virus and can't/shouldn't be treated with an antibiotic. I find it kind of strange that the doctor diagnosed mumps yet gave antibiotics anyway. Either way, glad it's getting better! :)

Lori · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear about your husband getting ill. Glad that it sounds like he is getting better.

Not to freak you out... but Mumps is actually back. Because people aren't getting their vaccinations updated, it's started to make a bit of a comeback (along with Measles, Tetanus, etc.). So, it is entirely possible that he does actually have Mumps. But, with anitbiotics... should go away (sounds like it is).

Hope he finds some good movies to watch alongside the bad ones.

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Sandier Pastures · 1 year ago

There's an old wive's tale that men who get mumps after puberty tend to have difficulty in the fertility department. I hope it's not true! Either way, I got sick during my first week in Japan and with zero Japanese, it was really terrible!

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Theresa · 1 year ago

Here's hoping you don't catch whatever it is and that Drew is back to good in no time.

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Julie · 1 year ago

Get better soon, Drew!
And Christine-- one day we'll enjoy a cocktail or two over Francisco's cut leg in Puerto Rico horror story.

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Cris · 1 year ago

Yeah, this is true, I've also heard that mumps was back. I would trust the doctor. The Spanish health system is very good.

Hope he gets well soon and that you don't get mumps too. Unless you want him to cook your favourite dishes as well.

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Chad @ Sentient Money · 1 year ago

A good lesson for everyone who travels...find a place for medical care upon arrival. No one wants to have to hunt for a place when in pain or someone you love is in pain.

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Lily · 1 year ago

Wow scary Christine!! Good thing you're coming back home soon. Though really European docs (and meds) are very good!

Nomadic Matt · 1 year ago

On the brightside, you have a great story and Drew found a way for you to cook all his favorite food. :)

plua, blade 3 is a bit better than blade 2....

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jymystique · 1 year ago

Christine, I have been following your blog for awhile now...And, i really enjoy following your blog. And, I wish and hope that I am taking that big steps that you are doing now. Which to go backpacking around the world...Sigh!!! Still saving...Hopefully...Soon...Real Soon......

Anyway, so sorry to hear that your husband got sick and Hope he is ok by now!!

Best Regards

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Eva · 1 year ago

Sorry to hear about Drew being sick, Christine! Must have been scary for a while there. Glad to hear you were able to laugh through it, and that he's feeling better.

It's funny, I always thought of mumps as wildly old-fashioned, too - until my uni in England had a massive outbreak and something like 40+ kids were quarantined/sent home.

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NewWrldYankee · 1 year ago

Mumps!! Really?!! I have never known someone to get the mumps. I know this isn't a normal reaction - but forgive the med student. I kind of want to see it! Is that strange?