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DD (7) complaining of headache and she feels a bit warm.....

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Pantofino · 23/12/2011 14:57

I checked for rashes - she said her neck was fine, doesn't have a sore throat, just a headache. I have given calpol and snuggled her up on the sofa.....She asked for the TV on but has gone to sleep. Please tell me this isn't the flu or anything........

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ShowOfHands · 23/12/2011 15:06

My money's on viral. A headache is a symptom of a fever so if she's feeling warm, it could be that. Every single living person I know has something atm. 99% viral. Usually starts with a temp, ends up being a cough/cold/sinus/ear/chest type thing.

You could always go to a walk in centre if you have one, just to check throat/ears/chest before the bank holiday and Christmas closures.

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Pantofino · 23/12/2011 18:21

Thank you! Well she seems to have perked up - so presumably nothing life threatening....She has NEVER complained of a headache before so I was bit worried. Especiallly as we are due to leave at 7am to drive from Brussels to N. Wales!

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