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DS been off school for a week now

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Sarah510 · 04/03/2020 14:54

age 11. It started with a cough before Christmas and I took him to the doc then, and they said it was viral. He was off school for a week and it took him nearly all the Christmas holidays to get better and back to himself. Then cough started to come back and he's been off school since last Wed. I took him to the doc, but no temperature, no infections, so she said it was viral, but there was no need for him to be off school. He's not well though, he sleeps a lot of the day, and sleeps all night, he says he's so tired. He's lost interest in everything. I dragged him out for a walk last night, but he could hardly walk, he was leaning up against railings. He's not putting it on. he went to bed during the footie last night even though it was his beloved Liverpool. I dunno what to do. Guess just have to wait it out. I'm worried about him . He's 11, year 7

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ilovedjerrymore · 04/03/2020 16:50

Can you see a different doctor? He needs a blood test ASAP. I’m surprised the school havent asked you to push it further with the doctors if he is unable to go to school.

Hope it gets sorted quickly for you both Flowers

TiddlestheCat · 04/03/2020 17:18

The drs are experts in ailments, but you are an expert in your son. And if he's really not well, then you need to explain quite clearly to the drs why you are worried and why he is more poorly than just a cough. Drs do often rely on families to help them form an opinion. Always always trust that niggle at the back of your mind.

Cinderemma · 04/03/2020 17:43

@Spidey66 he was far worse than having a cold I think it was More a chest infection. I've never seen him so unwell and I think the GP thought antibiotics would make no difference. They did though and within a few days he was much better

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