Sorry. Its a would you go to A&E one

[Duckyneedsaclean]

My dd woke up with a fever, headache and nausea last night, threw up once. Today much the same, a temperature and nausea/stomach pain with headache but not actually vomiting. This evening she's complained that her neck hurts. I then checked and she has a pin prick rash on her torso.

Obviously I was immediately thinking "shit, meningitis". How've, I wouldn't describe her as very unwell. She's under the weather, a bit mopey, but definitely doesn't look systemically unwell. Called 111, they're total shit, will only ask questions based on one symptom - I explained I was concerned specifically about the combination of symptoms but no joy. They've arranged a call back at some point, no doubt when she's in bed and I'll have to drag her out then.

Would you go to A&E now or wait? As I say, she does not appear critically unwell, it's just the combination of symptoms concerning me.

Yes A&E.

Yes

Have you done the glass test on the rash ?

I'd definitely take her now.

I would. Children can deteriorate so quickly and early intervention is v important

Yes, you should take her

I’d go to A and E

I think I would. And I am lax to the point of neglect.

It is very very unlikely to be anything serious but the moment you mention non blanching rash (I assume you have checked this) they will make you go to A&E so you may as well go now.

Neck hurts = yes for me.

It’s just not worth the risk OP so I’d definitely take her. You won’t sleep if she hasn’t been checked over. I hope she’s ok.

Don’t doubt yourself; as mentioned, children can decline quickly. Was always encouraged to never apologize for taking DC in. Best safe.

Hope you’re seen quickly 💐

What is the test for meningitis rash?

Do you experience health anxiety?

Just go, it's a better safe than sorry. With luck she will perk up, just to prove you wrong.

Go OP.

Get her ready, bring lots of snacks and drinks in case it's very busy.

I would go and I would do anything to avoid A&E Combination of symptoms is worrying

Have you done glass test?

Take her to A&E

Do the glass test

A&E.

Yes sore neck and rash I definitely would.

Failed the glass test. Straight to A&E

where does it say that?

They've actually called back already and passing her details to the out of hours team for am appointment for assessment this evening so going to wait unless she gets unwell/anything changes.

Literally called a second after a posted 😶

Yes