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MyOtherCarIsAPorsche · 12/10/2023 21:53

AIBU to take granddaughter to hospital this evening or will it wait?

She's been having headaches regularly this year. She describes pounding and pain in eye. GP said eye test - optician immediately said that she could see a large prescription. DG had glasses then three months later had another checkup and a stronger pair prescribed. She's due back in December. So I'm assuming that they're increasing the strength of the glasses in increments.

Her headaches have persisted. This current one she's had since last Friday. I picked her up from school on Monday and could tell that each footstep was making her wince with pain. She couldn't sleep Monday night because of pain and feeling sick. We've been alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief. Saw GP on Tuesday who said it was nothing sinister but was referring her to paediatrician. This evening she was complaining of eye and nose pain and appeared to be light sensitive. She's woken in pain a couple of hours after she went to bed and her eyelid is drooping.

Is this worth a trip to A&E?

We're very worried.

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BrutusMcDogface · 12/10/2023 21:58

Please take her in. Hope she’s ok.

ReadyfortheUnknown · 12/10/2023 21:57

I would definitely take her

lunkitsmum · 12/10/2023 21:57

Yes, if you are very worried it’s worth going. Extreme pain is not trivial when it comes to children. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time.

wineandmaltesershappyme · 12/10/2023 21:57

I would take her. Hope she's ok

Username82y · 12/10/2023 21:57

Absolutely take her in. Good luck

StSwithinsDay · 12/10/2023 21:56

Yes. I would take her.

DustyLee123 · 12/10/2023 21:56

The light sensitivity and drooping eye is enough to take her. Let us know how you go.

BerriesNutsConkers · 12/10/2023 21:55

Take her tonight, best to get her checked out.

Jojobees · 12/10/2023 21:55

Not unreasonable at all. Eye droop and photosensitivity would be red flags for me to take a child. Your level of concern too.
Take her and let us know how she gets on.

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