I think DD, 10, has cystitis, I'm just about to call the out of hours service but I thought I'd ask you lot first.

[GrimblesMother]

She is "dribbling" tiny amounts and she says it feels as though there's something there, almost like a blockage.

She feels tired but I don't think she has a high temperature (crappy thermometer, must get a new one).

D'you think it's cystitis? I've never ever had it so I've no idea. Will they prescribe abs?

Yup get her to the OOH ASAP. You could take a urine sample with you if you want. get her to drink plenty of water.

My DD has a UTI at that age, sounds similar.

She did need anti-biotics and they worked well - but they did taste vile so check what's being prescribed if she's likely to gag at 'banana' flavour [hollow laugh]. My DD would rather have had tablets than liquid medicine tbh.

You are spot on to get yourt DD checked out.

Hope your DD gets better soon. It's not a nice condition to have for anyone.

Thanks all

Got ABs now. She was mortified at the prospect of being examined "down there", despite my assurances that it wouldn't happen.

I was tempted to advise her that, had it happened, it would just have been the first in a lifetime of embarrassing medical-fanjo-exams, but I kept my mouth shut.

She's only 10, and she's my li'l maid.