Ds is 3 had a spiking temp up to 40 (104) since Friday, reduced with ibruprofen, calpol not doing much. As the meds wear offs his temp sours and he is vomiting. Spoke to ooh doc yesterday who said he very likely has flu virus and he is going to feel poorly, main concern is monitoring for dehydration.
He has just thrown up his ibruprofen, about 10 mins after taking it. Full on hurled, so much liquid. Has spiked temp again at 40.
So question 1. Can he have it again? I am going to give him calpol although know its not going to help much
Question 2. Should I call ooh again? He is lethargic, but probably due to high temp? He has swollen raw looking gums, very dry lips, very very thirsty (is drinking lots, keeps asking) grinding his teeth. He has also complained of belly pains since he became unwell and keeps saying it hurts, and crying. He is sleeping a lot (not like him, he doesnt sleep!) Told gp most of this yesterday (all apart from gums as didn't notice that until today). He has peed once today, this morning when was pretty spritely. He ate toast then, only a little, but something.
After vomiting he had a rash, but it may have been how I held him as I put him back into his cool bath from earlier to clean him, and they appear to have gone, he has blotches which seem to come and go, like heat rash, on his arms. They turn white when pressed.
How do I know when I am being a worried mum because by boy is sick and I don't like it and can't make it all better and when I am worried meaning something more needs doing that I am not doing now?
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40 degrees spiking temp and vomiting in 3 yo.
PavlovtheCat · 27/01/2013 13:33
He is fine with bright lights, which I know for sure as I opened the blinds and the sun moved around right into his eyes. Although he squinted, I asked him if he wanted m to close the blinds he said no, and eyes adjusted.
I have given him calpol, high dad is back home from being away and asked what special treat he wants from the shop. He wants strawberry milkshake, burger with cheese but not pickle or sauce or onions 
and us sitting up on me watching Thomas the tank engine on YouTube. I am going to see if he drinks milkshake (although I know bad idea) then call them again. Temp is now 39.5.
He is not in pain when I kiss, touch etc, he just brushes me away 'no more kisses mummy, just want to be like this no touching' so guess it irritates him.
I was wondering tonsillitis too.
I don't know Pav. It seems to be variable from what I have read, but the fact he is alert andresponsive makes me think, very good sign 
I think when they just don't move, wake or talk to you then you know to panic iyswim.
It is so horrid when they are ill isn't it, I cannot bear it - and how on earth are you coping with your poorly back as well?
See if he eats, see if it stays down and the temp stays down a bit. If it goes right way up again and won't come down with ibuprofen, or if you cannot wake him then it's time to act - but meanwhile I'd see how you go for a while.
Insane! Gone from being so poorly I was very worried to just got up for the first in hours and hours. His temp is reduced right down to 38.2 and clearly made a huge huge difference to how he feels. He has eaten none if the burger, none of the milkshake. Obviously hungry as asked for toast, but won't eat it. Says his belly hurts but think it might be because he is hungry? He has only eaten equivalent of half slice toast in 3 days and has lost lots of weight. It's very obvious that he has 
He is very cute, slowly wondering around with sticky up hair on that way sick children do just as they feel better. Has just put dds pants on his head to make me laugh!
rooney I have absolutely no idea how I have coped this weekend to be truthful. A wing and a prayer and a very fab 6 yr old dd. Dh is now here and taken over the fort, cooking a late roast. Not sure I will be in any state for it though as I have just taken some very powerful medication now my responsibility baton has been passed over. He is fully briefed on ds and how he has been and is under strict instructions to call OOH if his fever peaks again and / or sick again with expectation to take him to be seen.
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