DD (17) has over the past few months she has had multiple low level viruses , she has a part time job working with children so I assumed that’s where she was getting them from.
A few weeks ago her gums started to bleed really badly, she had fixed braces and I was hoping the issue would resolve when removed. When they were removed I was shocked at the amount of blood and clots that came out (DD2 also had her removed and bleed a little bit not nearly as much). DD was supposed to see a hygienist on Friday but I had to cancel due to her being unwell.
Last week her face became really puffy around her eyes and neck, the next day she had swollen glands. The day after (Saturday) she did a full day at work and was exhausted when she came home - she has pretty much been in bed since.
On Monday the GP sent DD to A&E as she needed urgent bloods due to puffy face (DS has a kidney condition so the Dr was being cautious).
Urine dipstick showed protein/blood/nitrites/leukocytes so she is being treated for a UTI even thought DD is adamant she doesn’t have one - no urgency/burning or tenderness.
Bloods showed raised white cells and she’s going to have all the tests repeated on Friday.
The dr suspected glandular fever but that test has come back negative but apparently you can have false negative tests.
I really feel like something isn’t right with DD. Her gums are bleeding, she’s getting awful night sweats, at the moment she can barely move as her whole body hurts, her face is still puffy. Even though she is exhausted she struggles to sleep for a decent length of time.
Apart from getting the contraceptive pill DD hasn’t been to the GP surgery for about 5 years and that was due to her hyper mobility, she has for a long time been very fit and healthy.
I am wondering what to ask the dr when we go back on Friday, assuming she’s not better by then.