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8 year old has headache and sore neck and doesn'g like light - NHS direct says fine - come reassure me <<needy>>

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 07/01/2008 22:14

That's it really

I am a bad mum and sent him to school this morning. He got up and said he had a headache but was happy otherwise. By 10.30 he was in tears and I left work to collect him.

He has been floppy and hot and his head and neck hurt, and he doesn't like light (though he still wanted the telly on )

He is asleep but unhappy

It has been really hard coping with him and his teething sister

Just come and pat me on the back please??

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 07/01/2008 23:02

OK so temp is 100 (neighbours themometer) and still hurts when bends neck down and doesn't like light

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 07/01/2008 23:02
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moljam · 07/01/2008 23:02

go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monkeybird · 07/01/2008 23:03

Go. To. Hospital.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 07/01/2008 23:03

Norma hoping you are at a and e

Fingers crossed

noughty · 07/01/2008 23:03

Please go to A&E.

berolina · 07/01/2008 23:03

A&E or 999 now. Please stop procrastinating.

Elibean · 07/01/2008 23:05

I'd go. Especially if 'doesn't like the light' is more than an irritated 'go away Mum I've got a headache' sort of not like.

But I'd go anyway, I'm afraid. Just not worth risking.

Am thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

LittleBella · 07/01/2008 23:06

Norma FGS.

Get on with it, the out of hours doctor will simply tell you to go to A&E. Don't wait for his/ her "permission". You're not being hysterical, you're not being over protective.

If it's not serious, all you would have lost is a decent night's sleep. Worth it, imo.

lisalisa · 07/01/2008 23:08

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ShakeysGirl · 07/01/2008 23:08

How are you justifying being sat at home when your son is potentually seriously ill? You've asked for advice and been told the same thing over and over. Take your son to the hospital. It is your responsibility as a mother.

berolina · 07/01/2008 23:08

yes, she's a regular, lisalisa.

Norma - go/ring 999 PLEASE.

Monkeybird · 07/01/2008 23:09

OK shakey no need for moralising at this point mate, she's doubtless getting the message....

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 07/01/2008 23:10

Out of hours doctor is calling back

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lulumama · 07/01/2008 23:11

no norma is not a troll

for gods sake

she is waiting for on call doc to call back

i have met her, she is devoted to her DCs

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 07/01/2008 23:12

Doctor just called and he has called ambulance =

See you all tomorrow

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lulumama · 07/01/2008 23:12

hope he is ok.....call if you need me xxxx

berolina · 07/01/2008 23:12

The thing is with meningitis (which we all hope it isn't but we DON'T KNOW at this point) time is of the absolute essence. I wouldn't be waiting for a callback. I'd be out of there.

SorenLorensen · 07/01/2008 23:13

Best of luck, Norma - will be thinking of you.

Monkeybird · 07/01/2008 23:13

OH Norma, it's for the best but I'm sorry you and yours are going through it.

Good luck and sending you all hug vibes...

moljam · 07/01/2008 23:13

hope all ok.good luck.thinking of you!!!

TellusMater · 07/01/2008 23:13

Thinking of you and your ds.

berolina · 07/01/2008 23:13

x post. Phew. Norma, all the best. Hope your ds will be OK. Update us please.

LittleBella · 07/01/2008 23:13

Good luck Norma.

Fingers crossed for you and your DS.

paddingtonbear1 · 07/01/2008 23:14

hope he is ok norma.
let us know.