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What is this I’ve found on my daughters head? Is it a tick?

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Alwayswaiting · 26/09/2022 07:57

My daughter, 5, has had a temperature of 40 all night. Been in with me, sleeping in her knickers to keep her cool. Had some calpol.

This morning I’ve woken up to take her temperature and found what I think is a tick but I’m not sure?

I’ve pulled it out - and thrown it away - but it was alive when I pulled it out. Should I get my daughter checked over by a GP?

What is this I’ve found on my daughters head? Is it a tick?
OP posts:
MumofSpud · 26/09/2022 20:28

My DD when she was 3 had Lyme disease but it was caught v v early - since then I have been so careful at covering her up whenever we were out and about

I had taken her to GP who wasn't sure (she had the tick rash) and sent us to a and e and it was a doctor who walked past our cubicle who diagnosed her as she was from the New Forest where it was rife!

Cantthinkofanewnameatm · 26/09/2022 20:32

Oh bless, your poor daughter. And you. Ticks are the work of the devil, vile things.
Hopefully they’ll get the right treatment to your daughter this evening.

Helpyou · 26/09/2022 20:34

I've been thinking of you all day. Please don't ever feel stupid or beat yourself up about this, ticks can be scary but can also be fine (if removed properly) but lots of people don't know how dangerous it can be. I really hope the test results come back clear and she's on the mend soon 🙏

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Mostmarriedcouple · 26/09/2022 20:36

Please be aware most doctors are not Lyme literate and please know the NHS lyme disease test is incredibly inaccurate.

I am speaking from experience, I caught Lyme disease from a tick in April and I am 10 weeks into hospital treatment at a private Lyme disease clinic.

The NHS really let me down.

Please don’t let them fob you off with anything other than a proper treatment plan.

PlainJaneSuperBrain99 · 26/09/2022 20:45

You're in good hands at The Alex. I hope your poor DD is better soon xxx

BabbleBee · 26/09/2022 20:46

The Alex is absolutely the best place to be. I hope it all gets sorted asap.

NotaCoolMum · 26/09/2022 20:49

Fingers crossed all is okay xx

Hellocatshome · 26/09/2022 20:50

I hope she gets sorted soon bless her. I've only ever had to remove ticks from dogs and that terrified me so you were brave to tackle it on your daughter.

Tickledpickled · 26/09/2022 20:54

Poor girl! I hope she is alright x

IReallyLikeCrows · 26/09/2022 20:57

Nothing to add, just wanted to send you and your little one love and I hope she's on the mend very soon. x

CinderellaFant · 26/09/2022 20:59

Poor girl, what a worry!

RogersOrganismicProcess · 26/09/2022 21:12

Speedy recovery for your little girl op 💐

Museya15 · 26/09/2022 21:23

Are you all talking about Queen Alexandra's? I live in Pompey and have never ever heard it called The Alex, it's always called QA round where I am. Sorry, I'm just being curious.Anyway, I hope your daughter is on the mend, it must've been a frightening situation OP.💐

Theredtoyphone · 26/09/2022 21:25

Hope she is on the mend soon, you must all be exhausted

Poppins2016 · 26/09/2022 21:28

@Museya15 I think they're referring to the Royal Alexandra (children's hospital) in Brighton. I also know Queen Alexandra in Portsmouth as 'QA'.

mummymayhem18 · 26/09/2022 21:29

Hope she's ok and soon back home. 😊

MoCaine · 26/09/2022 21:33

hope everything goes okay, i read your post through my fingers when you said you pulled it out with tweezers, i've taken a few from my dog with my tick tool and missed a few too. thinking of you and your little one.

tryingtoholdittogetheralways · 26/09/2022 21:43

Oh my goodness! Poor thing. I hope you all manage to get some rest tonight. That tick looked grim, well done for getting it out!!

tryingtoholdittogetheralways · 26/09/2022 21:44

Oh my goodness! Poor thing. I hope you all manage to get some rest tonight. That tick looked grim, well done for getting it out!!

Museya15 · 26/09/2022 22:02

Poppins2016 · 26/09/2022 21:28

@Museya15 I think they're referring to the Royal Alexandra (children's hospital) in Brighton. I also know Queen Alexandra in Portsmouth as 'QA'.

AHH, thank you.

ThelmaDinkley · 26/09/2022 22:12

Hope your little girl has a speedy recovery. Well done for spotting the tick.

Haycorns4Piglet · 26/09/2022 22:14

Poor little munchkin! I really hope she's good as new by now.

Forpoxsake · 26/09/2022 22:17

Hope your DD is ok and getting the right treatment.
on another note thank you to you OP and all the other posters as I had no idea about ticks, I didn’t even think they were a thing in the UK

Rainydays200 · 26/09/2022 22:22

fingers crossed for you. I’ve also been thinking about you since reading your message this morning. Bloomin ticks :(

allboysherebutme · 26/09/2022 22:33

Hoping for update. Sending hugs. X