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Original poster

My dd got out of bed and fell on the floor saying my legs do not work cue me

27 replies

sonotpretty · 05/03/2013 08:13

picking her up trying not to worry , she has a really bad cold at the moment,sweating and a continuous cough.

She was ill two weeks ago for 5 days she just seems to be ill all the time,how can I help her get better.

I have run out of medicine but will do school run and grab some can anyone recommend anything she is 5.

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Flisspaps · 05/03/2013 08:14

What does she mean, her legs don't work?

NewAtThisMalarky · 05/03/2013 08:15

Take her to the doctor

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sonotpretty · 05/03/2013 08:16

She says she can not walk, she is on the sofa.

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Flisspaps · 05/03/2013 08:16

If she can't stand up, and isn't very well, you need to seek medical advice, not get more medicine in.

ChompieMum · 05/03/2013 08:18

Yes go to doctor. Probably a virus - two of mine have had flu- like viruses which caused problems with legs but best to check

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sonotpretty · 05/03/2013 08:18

Called a doctor they will see her at 10.30.

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JenaiMorris · 05/03/2013 08:23

This happened to strapping, strong 12yo ds and it scared the bejesus out of me. It was flu and he recovered just fine, but it needs checking out.

Is the doctor coming to you or vice versa?

FancyPuffin · 05/03/2013 08:24

Hope she's okay.

Agree it could be flu Sad

Rosa · 05/03/2013 08:30

When she stands do her legs give way? Or are they hurting? Either way I would get her seen.

Pozzled · 05/03/2013 08:30

Glad you've got a doctor's appointment. Is it both legs? Just have a quick look at her joints- check they're not swollen or red. My DD had a joint infection caused by a virus.

youfhearted · 05/03/2013 08:30

you know how weak your legs feel when you are ill,t is probably that.
glad you have a doctors appointment.

fluids and rest and calpol

NoTimeForS · 05/03/2013 08:33

DD had post viral arthritis and couldn't bear weight one time. We went to hospital.

BikeRunSki · 05/03/2013 08:43

I suspect she's weak and floppy from being poorly, but see a doc. DS had post viral arthritis too, at 18 months. We were in hospital for 9 days and was on abx for 4 weeks.

HumphreyCobbler · 05/03/2013 09:06

DD had irritable hip from a virus, they may want you to stay in so they can observe her. She was fine.

DeWe · 05/03/2013 09:47

There's a virus that causes exactly that which is most common in children between the age of 5 and 10.
Whenever I've been to A&E in the morning there have always been at least one child in with that.
Hope she's okay.

HeadfirstForHalos · 05/03/2013 09:56

I hope you get on okay at the docs. It may just be that she feels too weak and shaky to walk because of the cold, but definitely best to get it checked out :)

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sonotpretty · 05/03/2013 09:59

Thanks to everyone who came back we are off to the doctor in a minute.

She has tried to stand up but her legs buckle she says they hurt,have given her medicine now as well.

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KateSMumsnet · 05/03/2013 11:27

Hello everyone,

We're going to move this thread to Children's Health in just in moment, as we think it's the best place for it.

Hope your DD is ok sonotpretty! Thanks

gordonpym · 05/03/2013 16:44

Thinking about you. How is she now?

Pozzled · 05/03/2013 23:43

OP, just wondering how it went at the doctors today. Hope all is well and that it's nothing too serious.

ChristineDaae · 05/03/2013 23:54

Hope your daughter is ok!

MarinaHantzis · 05/03/2013 23:55

I would ring the doctor asap!

MyCatIsAStupidBastard · 06/03/2013 07:59

My DD has just done a similar thing. We are just waiting to speak to our doc. Hope your DD is ok. OP

ThreeBeeOneGee · 06/03/2013 08:07

This happened to DS when he was 3. Turned out to be 'flu. Hope your DD feels better soon.

throckenholt · 06/03/2013 08:10

I have read a number of threads of this kind thing after a virus - I think there was one earlier in the week. Usually it resolves itself without treatment - but worth checking with GP. I have never heard of it in real life.

I hope she is better soon.