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[TropicalVon69]

My youngest daughter is 9 ladies and have explained to her that her ear can get worse and end up in hospital etc and she still refuses to take it.....has always had difficulty taking meds......oh for someone to take over for a while....no dads around and not coping with kids too well to be honest and this anger is draining....please God send some support

[Kathleen]

Hello TropicalVon69.

I'm so sorry to read of your problems, having to cope alone with an ill child would test the best of us.

As your daughter is still young would the old star chart trick help at all? You can draw up a chart and perhaps a sticker for every dose taken or for every day of treatment. As you know the prize doesn't have to be very much just as long as it is something she would like. If she is expected to take tablets that are difficult to swallow perhaps you could ask your doctor/pharmacist to supply the equivalent drug as a liquid. When I was ten I had an abscess in my ear which made me very ill so I can sympathise with how your daughter is feeling.  The antibiotic I was given came in a sweet syrupy mixture and I didn't mind taking it as I liked the taste!

Hopefully the day will get better for you and your family and please keep posting. We understand and we are here to help.

Take care.

K.

[CLKD]

How is young daughter?  In pain ……… maybe that would make her take the medicine.  It does seem that you require some support right now ….. is there any contact with Dad at all? if not, maybe approach "home start" in your area?

[TropicalVon69]

Hi...thanks for your words of support ladies....wee one is OK but still no meds, have coloured it flavoured it and still no joy...phoned NHS 24 and they said you just have to get her to take it....ERM like how....no amount of bribery etc is working.....thanks clkd maybe home start or something is an idea x

[CLKD]

If she won't take it then she is in control.  Walk away.  If there has been upheaval in your household in recent years then she may be unsettled.  So feeling in control is her way of coping.

Let us know how you get on!

[TropicalVon69]

Thanks clkkd....it is my only option I think.....things certainly have been unsettled at home due to mum having meltdowns but she has always since little been very wilful and not taking meds.....love her spirit but difficult as a parent lol

[CLKD]

Is there some degree of a 'spectrum' disorder? something as yet not diagnosed?  My sister was stubborn from before she was born, the cord was round her neck and she screamed to come out ….. apparently.  Ever after she has been stubborn and awkward and always wants her own way 

[TropicalVon69]

Not sure to be honest clkd, but she is a very determined young girl lol.....got her a different med with same outcome....she says she wants to see if it gets better on its own and have taken a step back and let her decide as have exhausted options lol..hope you are good xxx

[Kathleen]

Hello TropicalVon69.

I've just had another idea that you may want to try. It is possible to buy something called an Advanced Oral Dosing Pack which is basically a plastic syringe used for taking liquid medicine. We bought one for MIL from a pharmacy and instructions for use are included. Something like this might be enough of a novelty to appeal to your daughter so it may be worth a try.

I do sympathise with your dilemma but I gotta say I like the sound of a spirited little girl!

Good luck to you both.

Take care.

K.

[CLKD]

However at age 9  ……….

How is she today?

[TropicalVon69]

Hi thank you Kathleen...I have been using a syringe from calpol bottle to try to get her to take it with no success but thanks for the idea.....Clkd yes I know....very difficult....she is OK within herself, ear is a little sore......I am struggling with anxiety at the moment however.....feel like taking a Valium this morning :-( xxx