Poor DD is really suffering

[MummyInTheNecropolis]

She’ll be 16 next month, so not vaccinated, tested positive yesterday and has had a sudden onset of symptoms, she’s been up all night with a burning hot fever, constant vomiting and bad headache. Can’t get the fever down as she vomits up the paracetamol. She’s coughing a lot and says her chest hurts. I also have covid and have been having quite bad symptoms myself, including the fever, cough and exhaustion, though I haven’t vomited. I’m so exhausted I don’t know how we’re going to get through this. Single parent so it’s just the two of us, no help.

Can anyone think of anything that might help, or at least might make things a bit easier for us over the next few days?

sorry to read this.

If the temp won't come down, or any sort of breathing issue, Or if she is not able to keep water down, is ring 111 for advice as they may want to check her.

The only thing I can suggest is trying to get friends to drop off food/meals so you don't have to cook?

Thanks @lannistunut, I am keeping a close eye, her breathing seems ok so far and she is able to have a small sip of water every so often. I will call 111 if that changes. Food isn’t really an issue as I have no appetite and she can’t keep anything down. I have booked a Tesco delivery for tomorrow and added lots of bottled water (easier for her to drink) plus paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Hi sorry to hear about your DD. As a lone parent myself with 2 young ones when I had covid, friends were a lifeline, disposable plates and cutlery, ready meals and friends bringing by shopping. X

Can you ask your local pharmacy to deliver some liquid paracetamol, it might get into her system a little quicker than a tablet

Diarolyte for lost electrolytes in vomit…
Keep an eye on her weight re vomiting.

Thank you for the advice, i will try to get some liquid paracetamol. Is diaoralyte recommended for her age? I thought it was for younger children but will definitely get some if it will help. Thanks again.

If she can't keep it down could you get a suppository for the pain relief?

How about the calpol meltlets? They dissolve in your mouth so more likely to get absorbed before she's sick,

Diarolyte is available for all ages. Flat full-sugar coke is also good for energy. A small sip at a time held on the mouth - the sugar would be absorbed in the mouth. Also boiled sweets.

You can get paracetamol suppositories if desperate. Ask a friend to get from pharmacy.

Might also be worth getting an oximeter to keep an eye on her oxygen levels. Amazon Prime or ask on your community's FB page if anyone could lend one / drop it off today.

Dioralyte is for anyone of any age who is dehydrated and therefore in danger of losing vital fluid/mineral balance for any reason - illness, alcohol, too much exercise, sunstroke - anything. If she's only drinking very little and not keeping down food I'd say get some into her - it may help with some of the symptoms. You can get it online including from Amazon - often cheaper than chemists. Link here this is a good deal - if you spend £20 there's no postage.
Poor love. Keep us posted. Hope you both feel better ASAP. Poor you too.

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For the cough I found benylin (drowsy) helpful.

I know she's older but what about a suppository? It's paracetamol. Uncomfortable for about 30 seconds but she wouldn't vomit it up and it can actually make effect x

Ice cubes or non dairy, non citrus ice lollies. Can anyone drop you over some ice lollies? She should be able to keep those down.

I have no practical advice to add as lots of good ideas here already but just want to wish you both better.

DS was exactly like that the night after her tested positive, but the vomiting stoped after that. The headache continued for a couple of day. I gave him coke (and water) to drink as he's adverse to medicines. Hopefully your DD will feel better soon- I appreciate how scary it is when they're this poorly.

So sorry to hear about your daughter - can she keep little tiny sips of water down, or even just suck on ice chips? Really important she doesn't get dehydrated

Thank you for the help and support, she seems a bit better this morning, she did vomit again a while ago but since then she has had an ice lolly and taken some paracetamol which seems to have stayed down. I’ve ordered diaoralyte and more ice lollies. Thank you again.