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Scoliosis...I'm gutted

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HHH3 · 25/05/2016 22:45

I noticed a bump in 3 year old DS2's chest last week. I could see it whilst he was wearing a t-shirt. Had never noticed it before so no idea how long it's been there.

Took him to the Drs today about it. I honestly thought I'd be told he was fine but I wanted it on his medical records - especially as he has his first genetics appt in a couple of weeks. Dr examined him and it looks like scoliosis and has referred him to paeds.

I'm gutted for him. He has so much to contend with anyway and now this on topSad I actually want to stamp my feet and shout 'it's not fair'!

I'm also now trying to work out if this is linked to all the other stuff going on with him or an entirely separate issue. Which is stupid because there's absolutely no way I can tell. I think my mind is in overdrive.

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zzzzz · 26/05/2016 14:25

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HHH3 · 26/05/2016 16:33

Thanks zzzzz

I think it has just blindsided me. I've spent so long knowing what his issues are and fighting for people to listen to me. But I just didn't see this comingSad

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dimples76 · 26/05/2016 19:39

Hi HHH3, I can really relate to that my concern was all centred on my boy's developmental issues and next week he is having an echo-cardiogram. Just when you think you have a handle of things ...

I guess at the moment you don't know how serious it is

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HHH3 · 26/05/2016 21:30

I've done a bit of googling so I have an idea but really I'm not going to know anything until he sees paeds. Should be seen in 4-6 weeks apparently.

Hope your DS is doing ok and the ECG helps get answers.

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Writemedown · 26/05/2016 21:39

Deep breath. It may be something or nothing.

Extra dx you aren't expecting when you've fought for so long to get other things noticed will always be a blow.

Brew
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HHH3 · 26/05/2016 21:51

I think I was expecting (or maybe hoping?) that they'd just say it's nothing to worry about. It honestly hadn't crossed my mind that there'd actually be a problem.

He had so much to deal with already. Not that he really understands that yet but he will. And to add another thing on top just seems so unfair.

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HHH3 · 27/05/2016 12:51

I think I'll feel better once he's been seen by paeds and I have an idea of their thoughts and treatment plan (if any). At least, I hope.

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