To want to punch my dr let alone the receptionists?

[Strawberrytallcake]

I took my daughter in yesterday as over the weekend she had a high temp which I managed to get down and care for her at home but has since developed a horrific cough, red tonsils and a rash. Dr said she doesn't have a temp now so it's the tail end of it although it is def an infection. This morning she woke up crying with the pain of her cough, I am so annoyed as I only ever take her to the drs if I know it's something she will need extra help for.

Have just called the surgery back and I'm waiting for a call back. We were supposed to be seeing my brother today who does a show once every year all children with special needs show and it is amazing, it's the first time I'm taking her and if she'd had anti-b's yesterday she would be a bit better to go.

Just got call back to now see a different dr at 9.50.

So AIBU to want to punch her? Not actually physically punch her but definitely in my mind quite a few times.

The OP is an unusual first post to make on mumsnet.

You would know if it was croup, it is a very distinctive cough.

Oh and croup is a viral infection anyway so unless it's serious enough to need steroids to help with breathing then it's a case of waiting until it has run its course and doing things to alleviate symptoms.

I just want her to get better because I love her so much, that's all.

That's understandable, no parent wants to see their child ill but sometimes there is nothing that can be done.

Ds had been hospitalised 6 times in 2 years with his chest needing oxygen 5 times (and one of those also needing cpap) yet only on 2 of those occasions were antibiotics given - once as a just incase and once because an X-ray showed an infection.

Yes, go private, OP, it's a better option. You will at least be listened to and taken seriously.

But do ring NHS Direct as well; calls are recorded, so they can't be as cavalier about telling you there's nothing wrong with your dd and you should stop wasting doctors' time. Which IMO you are not.