Worried about toddler after illness

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My 19 month old toddler was ill last week. I think she had slapped cheek syndrome as she had a bright red rash on her cheeks a few days after a fever.

Since she's got over the illness she's completely changed. The food she used to love she no longer wants to eat. She's napping earlier than usual, she's Getting up at 5/6am when she used to be up at 8/9. She's a lot more wingy and frustrated more than usual too. She used to love strawberries and now she won't eat them. I'm so worried this illness has damaged my babies Brain because she's so different. Or is this normal ??

I've been Googling like crazy and come across PANDAS syndrome. Now I'm worrying myself silly. Am I being unreasonable to be really worried ?

Sorry your little one was poorly. I don't know anything about PANDAS but just wanted to say that my 15 month old wasn't well last week after his 1 year immunisations (fever, rash) and has only just got his appetite back now. He's also grumpier than usual and napping more. I chalked it down to him still not feeling well, even though the fevers have gone. Maybe she's still a little poorly or maybe she's teething? It's so hard when they can't talk!

If you’re worried talk to your GP about it. PANDAS is something they look for now and if there are any signs the referral process tends to be more straight forward.