Worried about dc - fast tracked to orthopaedics

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My dc has had crippling hip pain on and off since the summer however this became permanent a month or so ago. We've been back and forth to the doctors and told it's transient synovitis however this last trip saw the doctor pull a face and say he's requesting an urgent fast track appointment to the orthopaedic doctors.

Why would he do this? I mean I'm glad he's getting dc seen quickly but now I'm really worried and I don't know if I'm being disproportionately anxious about it or not.

Can I get a hand hold or some words of wisdom please?

I should add I've done the stupid thing of googling because they also are being investigated for abdominal migraines. Google has thrown up some nasty stuff and now I'm even more worried!

Has she had an X-Ray yet? Or blood tests?

There will be lots of different possibilities, most of which will be nothing major to worry about.

I know it's horrible to be referred, but at least something is being done and you will get answers soon.

Thank you for replying

We have appointments for ultrasounds of the abdomen and xrays of the hips and pelvis which are due to take place in the next 2 weeks so the results will be available for the doctor I would hope.

It's horrible seeing a child in this much pain

I know what you mean, my DS has an ongoing condition and it's awful to see him in pain.

I just hold onto the fact that it could have been much worse, and it's not life-threatening.

I hope you get some good news

Also I wouldn't worry too much about the fast track thing, my DC have always been seen really quickly with anything that they've had. I think the NHS is brilliant with children.