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Suspected meningitis?

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lucie333 · 01/01/2023 15:03

I took my 8 month old into hospital yesterday as he had a few spots appear on his bed and belly ( red/ dark purple tinge to it) but doctors said he was other wise fine so put it down to his eczema( the posts do not fade when glass pressed at all). I trusted that the doctors knew what the were talking about but I am also severely unwell! Raging sore throat, fever chills stiff neck & experiencing dizziness! All the Symptoms of meningitis; my only problem is we do not live near a hospital well 40 mins car drive and about 50 mins bus drive I don't drive kids dad is away on a fishing trip 7 hours away so he's no help. No buses are operating when I live I can't get a bloody taxi! I'm unwell and I'm worried about my baby should I phone 999? I've been on hold for 3 hours with 111 & not getting anywhere. What would you do ?

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MynameisJune · 01/01/2023 18:06

OP I had all your symptoms last week and then my rash started and it was strep a/scarlet fever could you possibly have that? It’s doing the rounds. My neck was stiff but not to the point of not being able to move it.

Newnamenewname109870 · 01/01/2023 18:07

From now on just keep onto 111. They will answer eventually. Keep an eye on him.

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