I'm worries there's something wrong with my daughter.

[Teri7489]

My daughter is usually energetic, never stops moving talking and playing. I've noticed recently she's really slowing down. She has asked for cuddles a lot and wants to just sit with me, often falling asleep. She hasn't had a nap for almost a year but recently has been falling asleep in the afternoon and is generally unhappy. She sleeps for 12 hours a night and she is sleeping through as I have a camera that detects when she moves.

What could be causing it? Anemia?

 

[lau86]

How long has she been doing it for? May just be a viral thing. Does she have any dietary problems that would make you think she's anaemic?

 

[Teri7489]

She's gradually been like this for the past couple of months. The sleeping more has been maybe a month.

She doesn't eat meat really, isn't a fan dairy so I give her iron enriched cereal. She used to be a good eater but now isn't interested at all. I thought maybe her decline in food was causing the lethargic behaviour but the food intake drop is recent

 

[familygirl30]

Maybe a virus, my son has picked up one thing after another this autumm, he's been off colour since his injections over a week ago, he's just wanted to lay on the sofa in afternoon not wanted to play just cuddles wirh me and dropping off to sleep last two days. Hes now on antibiotics for a abcess on his gum so that's making him a bit off it too.If it's been going on a while with your daughter I would prob just pop to your gp and mention it, to put your mind at ease, defo don't think this time of year helps with all the germs

 

[_jellybean_]

I'd go to the doctors and have them do an exam and run bloods, esp since it's been going on for so long.

 

[_Meep_]

If you are feeling worried, just go and get her checked out. A quick blood test is probably all they need to do to discover the problem or confirm nothing is wrong. Plus they will be able to rule out any of the more scary options, which are all completely unlikely but can be horrible to think about, and I am sure are compounding your worries somewhat.

 

[Teri7489]

Do you guys ever feel like you are annoying the doctor though?

I've had countless visits (gallstones, complications after gallbladder removal, migraines) plus my son has been there several times for reflux, eczema and had to get an ambulance for him last time because of bronchiolitis.

I don't know whether I am right and there's maybe something (not necessarily really bad) going on. Or if he doctor will think I'm crazy and worrying over nothing.

 

[_Meep_]

Yes, and I hardly EVER go. They allocate you so little time, and can be really condescending. However, it seems like you've been for quite important reasons rather than just coughs and colds for which there are basically no treatments - all the things you listed are things that actually need help, and that's what doctors are for!

Plus, this is your kid. Who cares if he thinks you're a raving lunatic, or a total dick head? It's his job to check that your daughter is ok - if she is, then that's fine and everyone can move on. If she isn't, then thank God you went. Right?

 

[Gym knickers]

I'm sure it's nothing to worry about and just virus season hitting her hard but I would just take her to get checked out just for peace of mind and could be something simple like anaemia like you said. My DD1 has recently had a spate of things not quite right; :she was randomly sick one day, then cryinand saying her chest hurt, then she sat on my lap the whole way through a party with all her friends as her knees were hurting. She had a red, sore throat for a few days, then a temp then a cough. I felt like it was one thing after another so took her to gp even though there wasn't anything really serious- she still went to school and was happy enough in herself. He checked her over- felt glands, listened to chest, temp etc and just put my mind at rest as I was googling and scaring myself to death. Now when she says something's wrong I just take it in my stride and guaranteed a few hours later she's running around and can't remember what was wrong!

 

[cat_reversing]

She's your kid, you know her best. If you feel something isn't right, go to dr.
They are there to help you, you are not bothering them.
If it had only been a week or two I might say wait but a few months of changed behaviour is something I'd want looked at.

 

[SarahBear]

It's probably normal for kids energy to go up and down, but if it seems progressive in an abnormal way and may require a blood draw to diagnose I think a visit to the doctor is warranted.

 

[Bella1185]

Do you guys ever feel like you are annoying the doctor though?

I've had countless visits (gallstones, complications after gallbladder removal, migraines) plus my son has been there several times for reflux, eczema and had to get an ambulance for him last time because of bronchiolitis.

I don't know whether I am right and there's maybe something (not necessarily really bad) going on. Or if he doctor will think I'm crazy and worrying over nothing.

All the above are genuine concerns, as are your daughters curren symptoms! It's their jobs to check everything out and you shouldn't be concerned about "annoying" them. I'm certain they'd much rather be slightly annoyed and also able to solve an illness, than never be called and have that child go on feeling unwell! And if not - then who cares? It's your child, your instinct, follow up

 

[Teri7489]

Thanks everyone. I'll take her along Monday for a check up. She's due her flu drops then anyway so will speak to the doctor while I'm there. She slept from 6:30 last night and didn't wake up until just now (8:15) so might be brighter today. We shall see x

 

[_jellybean_]

Glad you're going in. Omg all off those things that you went in for needed to be treated! Don't ever feel bad about going to the dr! No, I don't ever feel like I'm bothering the doctor. And TBH when it comes to my lo's I wouldn't really care about that. But we've always been encouraged to make an appt if something is off. I call first and they sometimes ask about symptoms and I take him/her in. Even if I just said that he's been acting differently and I'm not sure if he's sick, they would want to see him. THat's what they're there for. And even if your lo is okay, you'll feel much better knowing that you got her examined.

 

[_Meep_]

Any update? Hope she is doing better.

 

[Teri7489]

She's just the same as she was. Sleepy, not eating much at all, has lost more weight. She's back to fitting in 2-3 clothes and her size falls off her. phoned my GP surgery to make an appointment but have to go through triage call. I had to discuss my medication too and got a rant of the GP for it not being an emergency and she made an appointment for us for the 23Rd. Very annoyed and embarrassed.

 

[_Meep_]

Oh no. Why do they have to make things so hard??? It just makes people not want to go through the trauma of trying to get an appointment!

It sounds horrid for her, I really hope they check it out properly.

 

[cat_reversing]

Don't give up mum, don't be disheartened, you did the right thing.
If you think dr will rush you in appt, write a description and list of symptoms/ concerns before you go then you won't forget anything.
Insist on investigation, don't let them fob you off.

 

[Teri7489]

Thank you lovely ladies! Because we have been there so much they maybe just think I'm making it up and I'm so not. Would hate to just leave it and there be something wrong with her

 

[Bevziibubble]

I can't believe they are making you wait that long! We've had some awful doctors, It is sad. Hope your little girl is ok