Is it time to take DS (6 months old) to the doctor?

[Cheekster]

My poor DS (who is normally the most pleasant, happy little boy) has been really cranky for the last 2 days. He been crying lots, but then the next minute laughing when someone amuses him. He has had a high temp too but Ive kept on top of that with nurofen - but no other symptoms - fine in every other way.

He has no teeth yet, so that could be the issue but he doesnt seem to have any pain from his gums.

Should I take him to the doctors tomo or not? Dont want to look like a neurotic mother

if you are questioning taking him then take him.

awww just take him. my happy chappie was out of sorts last week i just kept going with nurofen and calpol for 5 days thinking it was his teeth, when i went to docs he had an ear infection!! finished his ab now so back being my hc again!! just wish i had taken him sooner!!!

take him if you're not sure. I'm pretty sure teething by itself shouldn't cause a tmperature

Def. take him

my DS (now 7 months old) was really poorly in December. Everytime I took the little bugger to a HV or Doc, he smiled like he was the happiest sod alive... But I was worried... I knew he wasn't himself...

It took2-3 weeks and antibiotic eye drops (came down with conjunctivitis - one thing he couldn't smile his way through) and he's fine now..

you KNOW your son... If yo uare doubting, then take him.

I've taken DS a few times (and its always turned out to be the all-encompassing 'virus') just to be sure, and the doctors have always been lovely and reassured me that they'd rather see us than have us worry.

I make sure we are ready to go as soon as the surgery opens so that we can take the first available appointments that I reckon don't always get filled.

You lot are fab at making me feel better.

I think you're right, I should take him, I know when my happy chappy isnt right!

Its not the doctor that I worry about, its the receptionists, I fear them sometimes! They make you feel most unwelcome and like such a neurotic mother. I have had a couple of cross words with them - especially when they commented on how much he was screaming after his immunisations in an awful tone!

Hello

hope you are ok and managed to get into docs with your little man. The receptionists are horrid at my docs too but they are just doing there job!

There is no need for anyone to be unpleasant when they are doing their job, especially somewhere like a drs where people are ill and/or emotional. It takes nothing to smile and be pleasant.

Ignore your receptionists. Or have a go at them. Don't let them determine whether or not your DS is ill.
I hope he is ok.

Yeah, I did get him sorted, it turns out his nasal passage is congested, although breathing fine - doc thinks its probably given him some headache. Hes on a course of antibiotics. Mothers do know best - you are right!

Plus the doc was fantastic, and the receptionists were lovely

Thanks a lot for your support.