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DS sleeping from 1-2pm in afternoon until 7am next day...

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 25/04/2016 17:59

Been going on for about 2 weeks now where he just sleeps and sleeps and sometimes complains of a headache.
I've booked him in for doctors on wednesday but what else can I do? Should I be worried about this excessive tiredness?

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t1mum · 26/04/2016 13:52

How did it go OP?

MeanwhileHighAboveTheField · 26/04/2016 16:31

An news?

Goingtobeawesome · 26/04/2016 17:01

I was thinking about this little boy this afternoon. Hoping all is okay.

ithinkitstimeforanamechange · 26/04/2016 17:15

Hope you got some answers today OP

Jitterybug · 26/04/2016 17:25

Goodness just rtft. I hope you got some answers today op.

MummaGiles · 26/04/2016 18:50

I've been thinking about this all day - hope you've got some help today OP.

ExasperatedAlmostAlways · 26/04/2016 19:03

Been thinking about this thread since I read it. I hope everything is okay.

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 26/04/2016 21:52

Sorry to keep you all waiting. DS is under surveillance. His glands are ever so slightly swollen. Dr felt like the only things which would make sense would be poor bedtime routine, growth spurt, viral or possible diabetes (or a combination of some of those things). I'm keeping a diary of things and a nursery nurse is coming out to help with his bedtime routine to see what she can do/thinks. He is booked in for two weeks and I'm to go back in the meantime if anything else changes.
I called back after we got home because he went for a wee seconds before his appointment, he then wet himself 10 minutes later (he seemingly had no warning he needed a wee which is very unusual for him) and then he wet himself again another 15 minutes later on the way home. We've now got to get a urine sample to see if he has an infection which could explain it all. Also the urine may indicate diabetes too so I suppose that can help the doctor figure out whether or not he needs a blood test right now or not.
He seems okay but he has tummy ache and has been very stressed all day (part of the reason she didn't want to send him to hospital for tests right now).
Definitely not himself right now. I'm worried but the different doctor helped things. She's a lot more understanding than others and 111 are always there if I need them. He's back in his room now that everything has been deemed safe but I'll be in his room on the floor in case he wakes up. I had a horrible nightmare last night that scared the living daylights out of me so I need to be close to him right now. :( I think we are all tired and fed up with being ill all the time. He's still eating well so that's a good sign I think xx

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t1mum · 26/04/2016 21:57

I'm so pleased they are taking you seriously and hope it turns out ok for you. Don't hesitate to take him to straight to A&E and insist on a blood glucose test if his wee-ing continues to be a problem or if he seems to be thirsty.

Witchend · 26/04/2016 22:00

Not normal, but it sounds like he might have the same virus that ds had last term. he's 8yo and was very similar. He's had blood test and seen paediatricians etc.

He is coming out the other side (although he's back for another blood test tomorrow) and is nothing like as tired, and his headache isn't constant (which it was 3 months).

My GP referred us urgently when I spoke to him on the phone and it wasn't as much sleeping as your ds, but had, at that point being going on for longer.

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 26/04/2016 22:21

Thanks everyone. I think right now, my money would be on possible type 2 diabetes or an infection/viral thing. I'll be keeping a very close eye on it and keeping the diary as I said but honestly I feel a bit helpless. I don't really like the idea of waiting but I know he would be terrified if he had to have a blood test with only me around to help him through. I know I would buck up my ideas and make sure he was okay but I'm scared of needles and I will not be the best influence if they brandish one at him. That said, my dad was the same and he is the only person who has ever helped calm me down when I had to have an injection. He knew all the best methods of getting through something needle based with a phobia so maybe I will be helpful lol.

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ShortbreadFinger · 26/04/2016 22:49

Glad you are getting somewhere, OP. Do report back.

Goingtobeawesome · 27/04/2016 07:16

Eating ok doesn't mean there's nothing wrong. With mine the GP dismissed me as a neurotic mum because DS was still having his bottle and later, eating food. Both times he was pretty poorly.

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 27/04/2016 13:24

He has gone for a wee three times in an hour... I'm wondering if that should be taken on board? I've written it all down but the more I look at what I am writing the more I see flags for diabetes. Everyone thinks I'm overreacting though and it's getting right on my tits (excuse the term). Dsis and BIL were acting like he was fine and I'm a hypochondriac and I hate feeling like I am doing something wrong when I am actually making sure my son is okay. Angry

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Backingvocals · 27/04/2016 13:40

Dsis and BIL are wrong. You are doing the right thing. Keep pushing for tests. Have you taken in a urine test yet? I think that should be done asap. It could be a UTI which would be a good outcome in the circs iyswim. DD is prone to these and she complains of a sore tummy and wees a lot with them. She gets a temp though.

DizzeeBorg · 27/04/2016 13:42

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 27/04/2016 13:44

Thank you, I know they are but my family really like to make me feel like whatever I do is wrong.
I've got the little pot but getting him to wee in it is proving difficult :/ We don't have a temp at the moment. His hands are frozen as well so I had to put the heating on.

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getyourfingeroutyournose · 27/04/2016 13:45

He is drinking loads more than normal. I said that to GP but she doesn't want to stress him out more than necessary.

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Backingvocals · 27/04/2016 13:48

I agree with Dizzeeborg. I think some fairly urgent tests are now required - surprised the GP hasn't followed up already. I would be back there today tbh.

starfishmummy · 27/04/2016 13:50

I think you need a new gp; if he needs tests then she should do them, even if he is stressed.

hillyhilly · 27/04/2016 13:55

For quicker check I think that your pharmacist will do a finger prick check for blood sugar levels?
I know that they do, it's just whether they would do it to a child,
It really does sound like diabetes and you should not take a wait and see approach

Wineandpopcorn · 27/04/2016 13:57

Just to add, they put a cream on little ones veins, which means that they don't even feel it. If you sit him on your knee and read him a book, with his arm behind you, they can take his blood without him even realising, plus you also won't need to see the needle!

ViewingEnded · 27/04/2016 14:01

You can buy the kits for less than £20 and do it yourself. At least that will put you in a better position regarding knowing what his blood sugars are.

I'm also struggling to understand why your GP hasn't done them, regardless of stress xx

TheHobbitMum · 27/04/2016 14:08

Can you take him to a different gp OP? Your definitely right to be concerned x

sadie9 · 27/04/2016 14:11

You can get him to wee in something bigger and then pour it into the sample jar. Like any clean plastic jug or any bowl that fits into the loo.
The blood sugars for diabetes are usually done after fasting overnight I thought. As they can change during the day.