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DS still asleep, what to do?

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ClutchingPearls · 02/01/2013 13:18

DS is 15 months, been generally a bit grumpy for a week. Last night he was especially grumpy so calpol'ed him at put him to bed, he had a slight temperature. He hasnt woken since.

Waiting for an "urgent" call from GP nurse which will be this afternoon or possibly this evening.

Nothing specific, slight temp, was occasionally pulling at ears, decreased appetite. But he's completely un rousable, changed nappy with DD1 and 2 in the room jumping about and he just slept. He obviously is responsive because I've got a few oz of water into him and nurophen in him. But I cant wake him any more than that. So he's been asleep for 17 hours looks poorly but not collapsed. Occasional small cry but by the time I've got to his door he's asleep again.

So MNers should I call the GPs again, NHS direct or am I just wittling about nothing and let him sleep it off. DD2 has complex medical needs and I'm always on the ball with her getting her seen as appropriate. But a normal "abit unwell and sleeping child" has completely thrown me.

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PenguinBear · 02/01/2013 19:47

Hope all is well op, thinking of you and your DS!

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Northumberlandlass · 02/01/2013 19:49

I have also just seen this OP & I am so sorry your little one is so poorly, but am pleased you called the ambulance & he is getting help now.

How utterly terrifying for you.

I am thinking of you all

TeWiSavesTheDay · 02/01/2013 19:53

Oh gosh, I'm so glad you called 999. Hope his treatment goes well.

GaryBuseysTeeth · 02/01/2013 19:54

Hope he is feeling perkier soon OP
Thinking of you & your little boy tonight xx

Piemistress · 02/01/2013 19:55

Thinking of you OP and hope your DS gets better soon x

HildaOgden · 02/01/2013 19:55

Hope he rallies soon,poor little man Sad

MyCatsRule · 02/01/2013 19:58

Thinking of you. Hope your DS is soon feeling better. X

ShhBoom · 02/01/2013 20:01

Sad Thinking of you & your little man & wishing him a speedy recovery. How terrifying for you all.

LaCiccolina · 02/01/2013 20:03

God bless ur baby. Hope gets better fast. Take care best wishes xxx

KellyEllyChristmasBelly · 02/01/2013 20:08

Thinking of you and your family. Hope your little one makes a speedy recovery x

Four4me · 02/01/2013 20:08

I read the thread earlier and have been thinking of you and your little ds. I hope he gets better quickly. Glad you have help with the dd's.

Will continue to think of him and you all. XXXXXXXX

Footface · 02/01/2013 20:10

Thinking of you and little one. X x

juliep27 · 02/01/2013 20:15

thinkin of you hope your little man get's better soon.x

BeaWheesht · 02/01/2013 20:21

Hope he makes quick recovery

PiratePetesPotty · 02/01/2013 20:26

Welldone OP for calling the ambulance. Glad your DS is being looked after and hope he recovers quickly.

OhyouMerryLittleKitten · 02/01/2013 20:28

Another one thinking of you and your ds.

Stixswhichtwizzle · 02/01/2013 20:33

:( To go from questioning whether an ambulance is necessary to being told its actually very serious must be terrifying. I'm so so glad you asked advice and that your little one is getting care and attention he needs. Thank you for taking time out to update and I hope you have someone to hold your hand through this. If not then I can offer a virtual hand hold.

SlinkyB · 02/01/2013 20:35

Just read this thread, hope you're ok OP and that your little boy responds quickly to the treatment. He's in the best possible hands now.

Thinking of you and your family x

ihearttc · 02/01/2013 20:38

Thinking of you and am so angry on your behalf at your totally useless GP.

DS1 had Chicken pox when he was 3...about 4 weeks later he was completely recovered but went a bit "odd" for want of a better word at nursery-very sleepy and said his head hurt. Picked him up and took him to GP who asked if he had been ill recently and as soon as I said yes CP she called an Ambulance and we were bluelighted to hospital. They thought he had encephalitis which I assume is what the OP's little boy has as by the time he got to hospital was really unrousable. Luckily after loads of tests and huge doses of painkillers he came round and was completely fine...they came to the conclusion it was a severe migraine (he has never had one since).

Honestly CP puts the fear of god into me and Im terrified of DS2 getting it.

sittinginthesun · 02/01/2013 20:38

Just read this - hope your LO has a restful night. X

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OPeaches · 02/01/2013 20:43

I read this thread earlier with my heart in my mouth too. OP, I'm wishing your wee boy a quick recovery. X

MummyPig24 · 02/01/2013 20:43

Really hope your little guy is ok!

Luciana123 · 02/01/2013 20:49

OP, you poor, poor thing. Well done for getting him the help he needed. He is the best place now and being looked after. Fingers crossed for you all. Try and get some rest yourself too. X