bigbird Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) So kind of related! Anybody any experience of this? Can’t get to see our doctor and the lad has had a growth spurt (he’s 13) and his chest looks really odd. Ive sent photos to the doc and she says there’s no immediate worry but I have that ‘mummy sense’ going on... Any guidance greatly appreciated. No history in either family of this, scoliosis or associated genetic syndromes 🤔 Edited July 13, 2020 by bigbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 I would get back in touch with your doctors and ask for an appointment to been seen in person . A proper examination . As far as I am aware , doctors are seeing people . Tell them you need some reassuring not just an ok over the phone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, johnphilip said: I would get back in touch with your doctors and ask for an appointment to been seen in person . A proper examination . As far as I am aware , doctors are seeing people . Tell them you need some reassuring not just an ok over the phone . She’s going to ring me tomorrow and yes you’re right I’m going to do that - thanks for the reply! I did feel a bit fobbed off to be honest. Edited July 13, 2020 by bigbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, bigbird said: She’s going to ring me tomorrow and yes you’re right I’m going to do that - thanks for the reply! I did feel a bit fobbed off to be honest. Well thats good news, this Covid -19 is nasty and can understand how fearfull people . But people are still getting other medical problems that need checking . You can only describe so much over the phone . Hope things are OK with your son . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just now, johnphilip said: Well thats good news, this Covid -19 is nasty and can understand how fearfull people . But people are still getting other medical problems that need checking . You can only describe so much over the phone . Hope things are OK with your son . Thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 I can empathize with this, my Wife telephoned our Doctor this morning. No appointments, but the Doctor telephoned around an hour later. Just a script sent straight to the Chemist. I can understand how worried you must be, I hope he goes on OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 My pal had it - probably still does. I would go private and get it diagnosed ASAP then back into the NHS if it was my boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 My eldest son developed idiopathic scoliosis aged 15 that caused his chest to be deformed. There was no history of this in the family. He ended up having his spine straightened with lots of titanium rods fitted. He is as good as new now (aged 29). I would demand an appointment with the doc ASAP. The good news is that if it turns out to be scoliosis it is very treatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 always trust instinct with your kids better to feel awkward for a wasted appointment than a missed condition insist he sees the doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 If it is pigeon chest then it’s surgery required to fix it. Until the NHS is back on its feet I can’t see it being a priority, not being rude just trying to give you an idea of what to expect. Quick tip, if you do want to go private for an initial appointment, look up the Doctors, pay for an initial appointment with the Doctor that also does the NHS work and then tell him after that your next appointment etc you want to be NHS and ask when they can fit you in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks all 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 He’s been referred to a paediatrician just in case, just thought I would update you guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malmick Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks for the update, that's the best way forward, hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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