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viral infection/fever/headache

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Daisypops · 05/09/2013 02:32

Dd is 6yo. She has a severe headache and a fever. I took her to the doctors at teatime and was told she has a viral infection but to take care as her symptoms can be the start of something more serious ie meningitis. I was told to look for a rash that doesn't go when pressure is applied, sensitivity to light and a stiff neck. She is restless and still complaining that she has a headache. She has just said her neck feels stiff but im not sure if this is because she has just woken up.
I am not sure whether to just continue giving her paracetamol and ibuprofen as directed or if I should seek further advice either now or in the morning as the headache isnt shifting and she is so distressed. Thanks for any advice

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fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 05/09/2013 03:53

Seek advice now...hope she is OK

biglill · 05/09/2013 04:33

Definitely inform them immediately about the stiff neck. I dithered about my son's symptoms, partly because it was the middle of the night and I didn't want to bother anyone. It was meningitis and I wish I Acted sooner. Better be on safe side.

GobblersKnob · 05/09/2013 11:03

Hope she is okay Daisypops, both of mine have just had a horrible virus, where the main symptons were a fever, headache, painful neck and painful limbs. Has taken them quite a few days to get over it.

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 06/09/2013 11:10

How is she now?

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