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URGENT ADVICE NEEDED RE. SICK DD

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:08

Hi, am going to be v. quick as dd v. sick.

Ok, so she's had a fever for 3 days, but was coming down with something for a week. Dry cough at night thought it was probably croup which she's had before. Cough went, fever up to 40 so have been giving calpol and neurofen. She's clearly in a lot of pain as she's sort of half asleep but moaning constantly. Took her to the gp yesterday who said chest and ears were fine but throat v. inflamed and gave antibiotics. Since I started them yesterday she's had non-stop diarreah and has refused to eat or drink ANYTHING, I mean literally nothing, totally dry nappies now for 24 hours.

So, do I stop the antibiotics as they may be affecting her stomach? If I do am I putting her at risk with her throat? Or is she not eating and drinking because of her throat? She's v. unhappy and listless, hasn't walked a single step in 3 days, she either sits on my knee looking glazed or on the floor looking glazedly at the t.v. And she's finding it v. hard to sleep which is not like her, even when ill she usually zonks out.

And she's crying / moaning ALL the time. Also not like her.

Have phoned NHS direct they just say take her to gp but it's the weekend. Don't want to go to A&E unless absolutely necessary.

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twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:11

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hercules · 13/02/2004 21:11

I would go to A & E. They should see you very quickly and at least your mind will be put at rest.
Let us know how she is.

twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:12

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:16

am avoiding thinking of A&E as her fever's definitely under control with the meds. It's more trying to work out what to do with her antibiotics and hydration. I know they'd see me v. quickly at A&E but they'd also probably keep us in which they did last time and I swore I wouldn't do it again as dd was on a drip and v. unhappy and it wasn't necessary in the end.

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twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:17

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:18

ok, will try that, thanks all. Will update when I know anything more. She's asleep at the moment. It's such a relief to have a moment's peace, she's cried on and off all day. Very sad.

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kiwisbird · 13/02/2004 21:18

yep take her in, it would put your mind at rest or call emerg GP out asap
Good luck and get well soon
xx J

soothepoo · 13/02/2004 21:19

Don't know how old your dd is, but would she suck an ice cube? Would help to cool her down and get some fluid into her. Is it possible to talk to the out of hours doctor?
Hope she is soon OK.

popsycal · 13/02/2004 21:19

Call a and e even just for advice - it is better to err on the side of caution....
hope you are al ok
pops x

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:21

dd is 16 months. She's adamant she won't have anything anywhere near her mouth. She's got a big blister on the end of her tongue and also a couple on her lips which I thought must be to do with the tonsillitis and I think it's putting her off eating and drinking. Also maybe the bad throat. And / or the antibiotics.

I wish she could speak!!!

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twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:31

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nutcracker · 13/02/2004 21:38

I am also surprised about NHS directs response to you. They have always been very helpful to me. Have to say i would be worried about the not drinking and no wet nappies. I know you've probably thought of all of this, but have you tried all sorts of different drinks, a straw e.t.c ??? Sorry i know you probably have. My d was on a drip once and i tried loads of different hings to get her to drink (even stood her in front of fish tank to watrch then drinking).
I think i would of gone to a&e by now, but then i do tend to overreact. When my dd was dehydrated the doc in a&e was going to put this spray in her mouth which is supposed to make her thirsty. She didn't have it in the end as her condition deteriorated, so i can't say if it worked.
Sorry not much help i know. Hope she feels better soon.

WideWebWitch · 13/02/2004 21:41

Agree, I'd go to A&E, especially if it's your instinct that she's very unwell.

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:50

Ok, phoned A&E and they said she needs to be seen by either them or a call out dr. We don't have a car unfortunately and so also no baby seat and cabs won't take us without one. Do I call an ambulance?! Seems so drastic. Dp tells me now that she did sip on some ribena today, but not v. much. Am going to go to her now with some water and if she has a drink will monitor her overnight and takeher to emergency gp surgery in the morning. I'm totally confused really as to what to do. I've rushed her to A&E before and had a pretty miserable time and felt I overreacted so I just don't know what to do this time. If she's drinking a bit, even if only a little bit, do you think she's not in any serious danger? I can't bear any harm to come to her but she's so totally exhausted too that now she's actually asleep I feel loathe to wake her up again.

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nutcracker · 13/02/2004 21:52

I think if she drinks enought o have a wet nappy then that is o.k but otherwise i think i'd get her checked out. Is there noone who could give you a lift ????

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Evita · 13/02/2004 21:54

nutcracker, I wish there was. We're in central London, miles from family and no friends with cars.

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hoxtonchick · 13/02/2004 21:54

I would take her to A&E. And yes, call an ambulance if you need to. Let us know what happens.

twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:54

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popsycal · 13/02/2004 21:55

Evita - I would really get her checked. don't want to alarm you but if A&E say she needs to be seen, then try and find a way to get her there.

Do you have any family or friends nearby who could help out?

popsycal · 13/02/2004 21:55

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Get her seen

hercules · 13/02/2004 21:56

Csll your gp to come out. Whats the worst thing that can happen if you do this? So what if they think you are overreacting. Withh ds we did it for much less once, felt a bit silly but sooo relieved he was okay.

twiglett · 13/02/2004 21:57

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josiejump · 13/02/2004 21:57

Did she drink anything? Perhaps it would be best to call the emergency doctor- although you might have to wait a few hours for them to come out, at least you won't have to disturb her unduly.

hercules · 13/02/2004 21:57

knock on the neighbours door and ask. i would never mind someone asking this.

Lisa78 · 13/02/2004 22:00

Evita, call the emergency doctor out or take her to A and E
Dry nappies are not good
Let us know how you get on

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