Sick kids. How long to wait and see?

[scotslass]

My ds has become quite unwell this afternoon with a high temp. This in itself doesn't worry me, but he has got really cold hands and feet and is complaining of sore eyes and headache.

I have checked him over for signs of a rash, which he doesn't have, and he is still able to look at the TV. He is 4.

I was in casualty myself overnight with a horrible ear infection and feel too sick and tired to make a rational decision.

How long would you wait and see before suspecting the dreaded meningitis?

[SoupDragon]

I don't think I'd suspect it yet. Does calpol take the temp down? There are some nasty fluey bugs going round at the moment.

[scotslass]

Down slightly with calpol. Just trying brufen now.

The ridiculous thing is I am an experienced paed ITU nurse, and am used to parents not seeking help early enough and not trusting themselves. But now I am a completely paranoid when it comes to my own children.

Will keep an eye on him for now.

Thanks for replying xx

[SoupDragon]

How's he doing?