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to go to OOH with tingly boy?

183 replies

stealtheatingtunnocks · 25/09/2016 11:31

8 year old boy, fit and well.

Gets double vision in the mornings for about a year, and "wobbly eyes" in class - nothing found by optician, waiting for hospital optician appointment.

Went a bit deaf for a few days in one ear last week.

Said a few days ago "why does your body go fuzzy, mum?" described vague tingling and floating feelings in arms.

Today, since he woke up at about 7am - has pins and needles in both arms, both legs and is definitely weak. Is able to walk, but, slow and can't do things he usually would. Can't touch his nose with his finger. nystagmus tracking a finger. Is tired, pale, bags under his eyes but eating.

I know enough about neurology for me to now be properly concerned, but, am aware that I am also liable to being a bit neurotic as our other son has been very unwell for a few years with a different condition.

WWYD, he's probably a bit viral, there's been bugs going around the school - is it ridiculous to go to OOH? Am I that neurotic mum and just need to have a cup of tea and a cuddle?

OP posts:
Haudyerwheesht · 25/09/2016 12:18

Yes I'd go to A&E

youarenotkiddingme · 25/09/2016 12:21

Yep a and e.

Queenbean · 25/09/2016 12:22

Yep a&e

notapizzaeater · 25/09/2016 12:25

Hope you are there now

GenghisCalm · 25/09/2016 12:26

Hope they sort him out quickly.

wfrances · 25/09/2016 12:27

id take him to a&e
ds had similar symptoms age 9
was advised by nhs direct to take him to a&e
they called a pead neurologist ,he had a lumbar puncture and a ct scan ,plus numerous eye examinations
and had to be admitted but in the end diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines.
he has take to take topiramate every night before bed ,thankfully this has stopped the attacks .

Goingtobeawesome · 25/09/2016 12:28

I think you'd be right to go. I hope he's okay.

Mamabird3 · 25/09/2016 12:33

His symptoms sound very similar to mine when I have hemiplegic migraines, however I agree with pp that a&e or ooh is the best option. They never mind seeing a child. Hope everything's fine Flowers

Memoires · 25/09/2016 12:39

A&E now. Go now.

AmpersandRea · 25/09/2016 12:41

Just to echo PPs; A&E, now.

Hope he's ok.

Libitina · 25/09/2016 12:49

Hoping you're at A&E waiting to be seen now and that it turns out to be nothing.

DesignedForLife · 25/09/2016 12:53

Agree with all others, A&E!

Hope he's ok!

MarcelineTheVampire · 25/09/2016 12:53

Hope everything is okay OP?!

GlitteryFluff · 25/09/2016 13:01

I'd call 111 at least. Hope everything is ok Flowers

IveAlreadyPaid · 25/09/2016 13:05

Hope everything is ok

notyourmummy · 25/09/2016 13:14

Hope he's being seen now and is ok,do let us know.x

ChestyNut · 25/09/2016 13:55

Hope he's ok OP

notapizzaeater · 25/09/2016 14:10

Hope you all ok

nursepearl · 25/09/2016 15:03

I wouldn't bother with NHS direct, you fart about for ages with them and then they tell you to go to A &E anyway! Take him today OP, it doesn't sound right at all, better to be safe then sorry.

ALemonyPea · 25/09/2016 15:10

Hope he is ok.

FancyPuffin · 25/09/2016 15:24

I hope all is well Flowers

Ilikegin · 25/09/2016 15:25

Hope your DS is ok and you are at a&e OP

Doggity · 25/09/2016 16:06

Poor boy, hope he's ok.

Holymolymay · 25/09/2016 17:37

Hope all ok op .

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