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nobullshitallowed · 22/03/2017 13:19

Sorry I'm posting for traffic, have already started a thread and had barely any replies. Not sure what I'm looking for really, a handhold or people who have been through similar.

Around 6-7 weeks ago, my ds aged 6 suddenly started complaining of hip/joint aches and pains. I put it down to growing pains.

3 weeks ago he went really lethargic, he sleeps 6-6.30 so is having enough sleep. His teachers started commenting that he was tired in school, told he has gone from a really happy active boy to quite irritable.

Managed to get him into the doctors, who checked him over, went through quite a lot with him. He's now urgently requested that he have full bloods done. And referred him urgently to a children's hospital.

He then told asked me what I thought they would be testing for, I have been googling and each time it comes up with leukaemia Sad. So I told asked my doctor that. He said that was a big worry and it's why he is referring him so quickly. He said the way my son has explained the pain and pointed it out it rules out other causes.

He's at hospital next Thursday, and I'm bloody terrified. Feel awful for not taking it seriously at first. I honestly just thought growing pains.

My other ds 3 is diagnosed epileptic, I'm petrified for what's to come for ds 6 now Sad

Would be grateful for anyone who has been through similar to reply.

Thanks for reading sorry if it's all mumbled I just feel so numb and not really explaining myself properly.

OP posts:
Izzy24 · 27/03/2017 05:56

Thinking of your family today and hoping that you will soon know where you are. The waiting is such an exhausting place to be.

eviethehamster · 27/03/2017 06:51

Oh my gosh OP. Praying for the best outcome for you all.

Flowersinyourhair · 27/03/2017 07:02

Stay strong OP. Lots of love to you all.

humblesims · 27/03/2017 07:10

Just adding my own support to the rest to help you stay strong. Its the most difficult time for you right now. My nephew was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia out of the blue about six years ago. Today he is a strong healthy teenager. I have to say that the NHS were so amazing I cant even tell you. If your DS is diagnosed you will find that all sorts of support and assistance is offered to you and your family to help you. Flowers

Mrsemcgregor · 27/03/2017 07:16

Thinking of you and your boy today. Flowers

Imaginingdragonsagain · 27/03/2017 07:25

I hope you get good news today.

Allthebubbles · 27/03/2017 07:28

I hope today goes as smoothly as it can for you. I can't imagine how scared you must be feeling.

Livelovebehappy · 27/03/2017 07:33

Adding my support to you today. Hope all goes okay OP. The waiting is alwAys worst, but take comfort in knowing that these things have to be done to rule out the potentially bad stuff it could be. Stay strong.

LittleCandle · 27/03/2017 08:06

thinking of you both today. Flowers

FFSenoughofthis · 27/03/2017 08:14

Thinking of you today Flowers

CanuckBC · 27/03/2017 08:54

Just adding my support and thoughts towards you and your son today. (((Hugs))) and hand holding.

MrsSeverusSnape · 27/03/2017 09:12

Thinking of you all today xx

onmybroomstick · 27/03/2017 10:24

Thinking of you also Flowers

RufusTheRenegadeReindeer · 27/03/2017 10:26
Thanks
BlueSofaPinkLamp · 27/03/2017 10:48

Thinking of you all today Flowers

Nospringflower · 27/03/2017 11:05

More good wishes and support for you and your family today and hoping you get good news for the future.Flowers

ohfourfoxache · 27/03/2017 11:21

Thinking of you, hope the scan goes well xx

itsallcrap · 27/03/2017 11:32

Your son sounds very brave, as do you. I'm also praying that you get good news today

HPandBaconSandwiches · 27/03/2017 11:41

Take everything one step at a time OP. You're doing an amazing job and I wish your son a quick recovery. Flowers

bookworm9229 · 27/03/2017 11:57

My thoughts are with you and your very brave son. Xxxxx

PeachyImpeachment · 27/03/2017 12:14

Good luck OP Flowers. Unmumsnetty hugs xxx

Natsku · 27/03/2017 12:34

Hope today goes well and the distractions keep your DS happily occupied while things go on.

DisaL · 27/03/2017 12:57

Hope today goes well, thinking of you both xxx

CoconutAmericano · 27/03/2017 13:09

Thinking of you both and wishing you the best

PossibiliTea · 27/03/2017 13:13

sending positive thoughts and love Flowers

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