I have a 13 yr old who has just been diagnosed with stress fractures on either side of her spine. The whole NHS process is very slow however we are slowly getting help in place. She is very low in herself because of the chronic pain despite constant pain killers. Has anyone else ever had this issue with a teen and if so any advice for both of us to help us along the way with something that is going to take approx 3 -6 months to sort out apparently? She has had a separate health issue back in late 2012 so has been in and out of hospital 4 times in 6 months. Needless to say not a happy bunny and of course Mummy is getting the brunt of the stress and frustration!