To be panicking re. call back to a&e?

[Finsmum86]

So took my 3 year old to a&e two nights ago as she managed to get hold of button batteries from a supposedly (!) secure location in our house and I couldn't be 100% sure she hadn't put one in her mouth and they can be very dangerous. I was almost certain she hadn't but better to be safe than sorry of course.

No battery showed up on the x ray so all fine.

Got a call this evening asking me to bring her back in to a&e tomorrow morning and I have spent the rest of tonight an anxious mess. The person on the phone couldn't offer any information about what it's regarding.

Anyone have any experiences of being called back to a&e after an x-ray? I'm assuming it's not battery related as I think they would have had us back in straight away and the doctor said when we were originally at the hospital that they are pretty easy to spot. But sounds like something semi urgent if they want her in at such short notice?

I don't think I will sleep tonight. No point to this post really and apologies for posting in AIBU but appreciate the traffic in case anyone has had a similar situation or knowledge.

Hope you get some answers soon

Oh Finsnum it sounds like a worrying time but you are in good hands and hopefully the docs will get to the bottom of it all. You did the right thing that day getting the X-ray as it will mean you can get the best treatment for your DD. Virtual hand hold and sending lots of good wishes to you and DD PS:(Can you talk to your course tutor to get an extension given the circumstances?)

Hi, I hope you are ok. I have no advice I just wanted to offer my support. Understandably you are feeling like you are drowning, the worry for your child is overwhelming but try and remain calm, you getting sick won't help. Forget about your dissertation tomorrow, you can contact your tutors and explain what is happening and they should give you an extension.

Do you have someone that you can get support/talk to? Sending you positive thoughts. Hopefully someone will come along soon to steer you towards somewhere to get support from. Xxxx

Oh no. You really have a lot on your plate at the moment. I've no experience or advice I'm afraid but all the best for you and your daughter. I really hope you manage to get on top of the problem!

No medical use I'm afraid, but here with a handhold lass.

Hi there op,
Didn't want to read and run. What a lot you have on your plate right now.

Could you get an extension on your dissertation for a while? Just to give you some breathing space.
As for your little one-its great that the Dr's are looking into it properly. It really is not usual to have noisy breathing, especially in someone so young.
It may not be cystic fibrosis, there are other illness which could cause these symptoms -which can be resolved (nursing background but not in paediatrics)
Hopefully they get to the bottom of it soon. I often think waiting to know is the hardest part.

Seconding requesting an extension. This is just the sort of thing they are for. If it's at all possible I would try not to commit to a new submission date yet as you don't know what the next little while holds - perhaps see if they'd be willing to discuss that in a week once things hopefully are settling down a bit for you.

Good luck with it all.

I hope you get some answers quickly. Ask for an extension or set yourself evening goals to get it done...once done that stress will be gone. You sound like one tough lady. Just take everyday one step at a time

I'm up too.
That sounds like it's mess with anyone's head.
Very contradictory with how she's feels.
Keep positive
Get an extension
Fingers crossed for you

Thanks everyone. There is no way I can sleep. And I have been googling which is obviously the worst thing to do in situations like this. She also had bowel issues as a baby such as very pale mucusy stools, I just got the photos up off my hard drive just in case it's relevant to tell the consultant next week. Although she doesn't really have them anymore so I'm not sure if that's even anything related but worth mentioning just in case though I suppose.
I just hope I'm getting all in a stress for no reason and it's gone next week.

How are you Finnsmum86? I hope you are keeping as calm as you can.

Even more panicky today. I have noticed her fingers are slightly clubbed and look the same as a child with CF in a medical journal I have been looking at. (If you google clubbed fingers - they look nothing like that as obviously they are extreme cases). I asked a couple of relatives who agreed with my observations. I don't know whether I'm just being completely over the top but I can't help worrying especially as they were talking about growth charts and stuff so obviously they were considering it even though I told them bowel movements etc were normal. I can't really get extensions either as I have already had them for the relationship breakdown situation. Plus I graduate in July so there isn't much time to extend to when you think of the marking and external verification that it has to be done before then. I'm just slogging away. I have received really good grades so far (currently on 82.5% overall so far which I can't quite believe!) So this gives me a bit of room if I hand in something that's not good I suppose.

It's this tightness in my chest and feeling like I can't breathe that's the worst so I am wondering whether to go to the doctors and ask for something that may temporarily ease my anxiety slightly, but conscious of any brain fog type effects of anything they might give me. Oh I so hope this just be me being dramatic.

Thanks for asking, it's helped a little to write that down.

I can understand why you're worrying but surely she was tested for CF when she was born? If she had CF it would have been picked up then.

Yes she had the heel prick, but it's not a definitive test by any means, and delayed diagnosis, although not overly common, is not too unusual either apparently.

Ah @Finsmum86 , can't help with the medical stuff I'm afraid but here for an extra pair of ears x

Are they going to be testing for CF then?

When we go back next week, if the shadow hasn't cleared then they will begin further investigation, firstly putting a camera down her throat to check for aspiration or so I'm told and I assume when I make them aware of the digestive issues, they will begin testing for CF too although they seemingly were already considering it with the suggestion of growth charts and weight monitoring. In light of me informing them about the bowel issues they may perhaps do blood/sweat tests first before going down the invasive camera root maybe? I don't know, I'm just guessing but i am just praying that the shadow has gone and in that case they said they would do x rays at intervals for the next year or so, but I may ask for CF testing regardless, which who knows they may consider appropriate themselves when I bring along stool photos and history.

Thanks stressedoutfred, I really appreciate it x

Sorry just noticed 'root' should be 'route'

I've had propanalol for the type of anxiety you are experiencing , it addresses the physical symptoms without the brain fog. Email your dissertation tutor now and ask for an extension .. good luck to you both

Thinking of you, and your DD, Finsmum, and hoping all goes well next week.

OP
It sounds like a really stressful time for you both.

It all sounds very stressful and whilst I always tell others to try not to google, I know I can’t seem to help myself even though I almost always wish I hadn’t. Take any help you can and do let uni know to see if there is anything they can do.

I really hope in a years time, your life will be calm and happy. It sounds very stressful currently! Sending you luck and energy to get through the next few months!

hand holding OP
I will say that it's possible to diagnose your child with practically any disease when you google it so try not to panic just yet ok