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Can I just ask for an x-ray?

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Mirrorx · 18/01/2026 17:11

An osteopath I see regularly, and who generally keeps me in working order despite my insistence on taking on stupid sporting challenges, has said he suspects a stress fracture in my hip and I should have an xray to rule that out.

If I tell my GP surgery that, will they arrnage one for me or will I need to see a GP who agrees with the osteopath first?

IME the GP's first response for anything musculoskeletal is pain relief and rest, but I've been doing that.

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NotanNHSnurseanymore · 18/01/2026 17:14

You will need to see your GP.

Best in mind that doctors request x rays, they do not order them.

Delatron · 18/01/2026 18:02

Is it not an MRI you need for a stress fracture?

Not sure if the NHS would cover this. With experience a stress fracture heals in around 6-8 weeks if you manage it correctly. It would probably take that long to get a scan (or much, much longer) as it’s not something urgent.

My physio just treated mine as a suspected stress fracture due to some diagnostic tests (not scans) and said no running for around 8 weeks. I could walk on mine though.

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