Leeds General Infirmary phoned me yesterday, said they knew it was very short notice, but was there any chance we could bring Charlie into the Hospital this morning for his steroid injection.
Things were quickly rearranged, and this morning me and Neil set off with Charlie for yet another injection for his arthritis.
After careful examination, Dr Wood explained that the arthritis had spread to his other knee, this meant an injection in both knees, with only gas and air for pain relief.
Charlie had been upset about the thought of another injection, as he remembered how much the last one hurt. He was so brave, but the doctor only managed to inject one knee. There was no way Charlie was going to let him come near his other knee. He is now booked in for October, he will be put under anesthetic and the injection given this way. He is now more relaxed about the thought of him being asleep whilst they carry this out.
It seems so unfair that a 6 year old has to go through the pain of arthritis. It was also decided that Charlie will not be put onto permanent medication - something I have only just got my head round, now it wont be happening.
He has a specialist eyetest in the next few weeks, as the fluid from his arthritis can get behind the eye and cause serious damage. Also there will be many visits to the physio at York Hospital, as the muscle above one of his knees has become very weak.
Charlie was just so brave today, he was rewarded with a new DS game.
We are so very proud of you Charlie.
