To go to A&E

[Chipperton]

I'm really in two minds about this. I know A&E is crazy at the moment, but I am really quite worried about 3 year old DS.

He's been complaining of leg pain for the last few weeks, I decided to 'wait and see' thinking it was just growing pains. Over the last week the leg pain has got worse, he's been holding his leg and crying, calpol/ibuprofen not having much effect (although the pain comes and goes). He's also lost weight, is generally fatigued, has a poor appetite and for the last 3 days, a fever.

I suspect the fever is just viral but I'm quite worried about the leg and the general malaise. His childminder (goes 3 days a week) and nursery (goes 1 day a week) have both commented that he doesn't seem to be himself.

We saw Out of Hours Nurse yesterday who had a look at him and declared that she 'couldn't really do anything' and to see the GP on Monday. So no point going back there.

What he needs (I think) is a blood test. AIBU to go to A&E with him today - he's never been to A&E before (we're not overly anxious parents but we are really worried about this)

Hope everything is ok with your son. Thinking of you both

Waiting for an update. Hope your son is ok OP

Ah, I hope your son is ok Chipperton.

I know a two year old who was hospitalised for a couple of weeks with a hip infection; she's ok now luckily. Sending good wishes

Hope your little boy is ok Chipperton x

Not to frighten you op but my child has recently been diagnosed with cancer following very similar symptoms. We were weeks getting diagnosed after originally waiting 8 weeks for an urgent ultrasound ordered by my very efficient gp on my first visit. If your child is deteriorating in the manner you describe I do think in your position I would attend a&e if I had my time again.

Sorry just read the thread

Hope your boy is ok

Has the OP not come back? Hope all is ok

Hope your DS is ok OP

Also keep checking in OP, I really hope it's just a case you've forgotten about the thread and your son is happy and healthy!! Sending love x

Hope everything is okay.

I keep checking too! Hope all is well x

Thinking of you too sopsmum. I hope your little one responds quickly and well to their treatment. Sending you hugs too... I can't begin to imagine the worry. Xx

I have a really not good feeling about this

Oh, this has been reinstated HQ took it down

Yeah, weird, the message said they were looking into it, now it's back.

...Or not weird, that's why it's back!

Hope everything is ok

Still thinking of you OP

Thank you chimchar, luckily it is one of the less serious ones (I didn't even know that was a thing) but still a massive worry and chemo for at least a year.

Sorry to hear your news Sopsmum. Hope your little one gets better soon.

Thinking of you OK. Hope he is getting the treatment he needs.