I would like your thoughts if I may....
As some of you may know, Hubs and Youngest suffer from Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.
Youngest has had physio for hips, knees and ankles and is awaiting an ortho app. for insoles to help with her flat feet.
Her shoulder has been 'popping' out almost every day for the last few weeks, ( before this it was maybe once a month if that) it's not a full dislocation and she can usually pop it back in quickly with a little help.
I have made an appointment to see her GP next week, but here's my dilemma...
Do I hang on and see the GP and wait for x-rays, physio etc OR take her to A&E next time it happens?
If I wait, there's the risk that if it keeps happening it will damage the soft tissue further and could possibly fully dislocate, if I take her to A&E she will have to leave it in the 'out' position until they can see her which will cause her quite a bit of pain, but they will probably x-ray and refer her to the fracture clinic within days.
I hate to see DD like this, but have to be practical about it
I would value your opinions
xx
As some of you may know, Hubs and Youngest suffer from Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.
Youngest has had physio for hips, knees and ankles and is awaiting an ortho app. for insoles to help with her flat feet.
Her shoulder has been 'popping' out almost every day for the last few weeks, ( before this it was maybe once a month if that) it's not a full dislocation and she can usually pop it back in quickly with a little help.
I have made an appointment to see her GP next week, but here's my dilemma...
Do I hang on and see the GP and wait for x-rays, physio etc OR take her to A&E next time it happens?
If I wait, there's the risk that if it keeps happening it will damage the soft tissue further and could possibly fully dislocate, if I take her to A&E she will have to leave it in the 'out' position until they can see her which will cause her quite a bit of pain, but they will probably x-ray and refer her to the fracture clinic within days.
I hate to see DD like this, but have to be practical about it
I would value your opinions
xx