Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Original poster

Two year old complaining of sore leg

41 replies

Twopeapods · 08/07/2017 00:11

Hi my DD(2) has been complaining of a sore leg since Tuesday. She normally will walk everywhere and we stopped using a buggy a while ago, but she was asking for it today when we went on a day out. She's had a temperature on off for a few days and hasn't eaten very much this week especially, although her appetite isn't great anyway lately. But today as we were out for a good few hours I noticed she started limping on the leg she was saying was sore. There's no obvious bruises and I can't think she's had a fall. I had to work extra this week so today was my first day off with her. My mum and MIL looked after her and said she mentioned her leg but only once and quickly distracted.
I will make an appointment Monday as I am worried, but does anyone have any ideas?

OP posts:
notWORKzilla · 19/07/2017 09:19

I only mention the neurologist as I'm seeing one for/with my DS next week and they're signs we have been told to watch for.

Original poster
Twopeapods · 19/07/2017 17:59

It's with the same GP again. He said that if there was no improvement he would sent us up to pediatrics for bloods. I mention the radiation coz im terrified that she has leukaemia caused by radiation. I know I'm a terrible worrier when it comes to her. But honestly we are barely ever at the doctors. She is usually a hardy wee person.

OP posts:
notWORKzilla · 19/07/2017 23:03

In understand the worry, I honestly do. But I'm sure it's not that.
Mention it to your GP tmr and I'm sure they'll reassure you. Xx

cestlavielife · 19/07/2017 23:51

Ask for basic blood tests and referral to paediatrician.
If you see gp in the morning they might be able to get you Into urgent paediatric referral clinic same day

dimples76 · 20/07/2017 20:05

Did the GP suggest irritable hip?

About a fortnight ago my son developed a limp (no previous injury). He had had a cough and cold for a few days before and a slightly raised temp. We were referred from the Urgent Care Centre to children's ward and he had blood tests and a scan. All came back normal and he was diagnosed with irritable hip (a viral condition which clears up on its own). He is back to being full of beans now.

Hope that you get some answers soon

confusedandemployed · 20/07/2017 20:12

I thought irritable hip (or transient synovitis) too. It is a post-viral phenomenon, nothing to worry about and usually goes once the virus has been shaken off.

However - it is a differential diagnosis and other, more serious conditions need to be discounted so keep on at your gp.

It is most common in boys over 4 but DD had it when she was 1.

And lastly, even though it usually only lasts a day or two, it can last longer. My DD had it for over 2 months, had blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, the lot. Nothing showed up except slightly raised CRP in bloods (normal in a viral child I understand). Then all of a sudden - literally overnight - it disappeared.

My theory is that Dd just had virus after virus after virus, and relapse after relapse.

I hope it's nothing for your Dd too. I just wanted to make you aware that even though it may not fit the usual irritable hip pattern it could still be that.

Original poster
Twopeapods · 20/07/2017 22:32

I hadn't thought about irritable hip.
We have an appointment tomorrow morning at 9.30.
I think the most concerning thing is the enlarged liver. She has slept about 3 hours every afternoon this week as well as 12 hours at night. Eek!

OP posts:
furryelephant · 20/07/2017 22:41

Has she got any more bruises that aren't going away or any tiny pin prick like red dots? Or bleeding excessively from small cuts or nosebleeds? I'm guessing her lack of appetite is due to her liver being enlarged, the poor thing Sad

Ojoj1974 · 20/07/2017 22:42

Sending you lots of love and calming vibes. The Dr will sort your DD out tomorrow. Please dont google and concentrate on being positive xx

Original poster
Twopeapods · 21/07/2017 18:24

Just back from the hospital. The GP sent us there straight from the appointment and everything just took soooo long. They put a canular in and took blood samples. Everything came back clear, but it looks like a urine infection!!!! They dipped urine which showed something up but they sent it to the lab to get it checked. The pediatric doctor felt her glands and tummy and said that they were up, but they've put it down to post viral.
We have to go back in 6 weeks to see them again just to make sure that she is getting better. What a relief!!!!

OP posts:
furryelephant · 21/07/2017 22:17

Oh that is such amazing news, I'm so pleased for you and your dd! Hopefully she'll be back to normal soonSmile

Ojoj1974 · 21/07/2017 23:29

Phew what a relief . Lots of love x

Original poster
Twopeapods · 22/07/2017 16:39

Thanks everyone. I lost a lot of sleep but I'm just so relieved.

OP posts:
notWORKzilla · 23/07/2017 08:00

I'm so pleased for you and your dd. What a relief!

Itsjustaphase84 · 02/08/2017 21:03

Hey is your dad ok now?

Itsjustaphase84 · 02/08/2017 21:04

dd stupid phone x

New posts on this thread. Refresh page