Son diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter Disease

the_tired_one

He is 11 years old and has been suffering knee trouble for some time, to the point of being in excruciating pain at all times, and unable to walk properly.

GP examined him a few weeks ago - and diagnosed him with something called 'Osgood-Schlatter Disease'

Its a condition that could be with him until adulthood or until he stops growing according to his GP

I dont know the benefit system well at all.

Is there anything we could apply for this condition?

Many thanks as ever.

TTO

onetomany

i think you good claim dla if the condion lasts more than 3 months, good luck x

the_tired_one

Is this a special benefit for children or standard benefit for all? How do I apply for it?

ginandtonic1988

Why would you need extra benefits for a sore knee?

myothercarisaferrari

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Osgood-Schlatter's-Disease.htm

babs31

Hi
Both my sons had this when they were young teenagers... playing too much sport apparantly.. our doctor referred to it as 'footballers knee' when diagnosing eldest, he was most indignant and replied, 'I don't play football! I play rugby! its not much to worry about, just painful for them, unfortunately. Hope he doesn't suffer too much.

moodydonkey

Hi, I had this too. Had my leg in plaster for a while but grew out of it. Yes it is painful but I can't see how you would get any benefits because of it but you can ask.

For anyone that's interested i'm now 34 and get the odd achy nights when it's cold but I did grow out of it. Best of luck.

the_tired_one

ginandtonic1988 wrote: »

Why would you need extra benefits for a sore knee?

I believe this is an information website - thats all I am doing - enquiring.

Oldernotwiser

the_tired_one wrote: »

I believe this is an information website - thats all I am doing - enquiring.

You don't get benefits just for a diagnosis (even with a fancy name!) but for specific mobility or care needs. It does seem unlikely that your son would be eligible for anything but DLA would be the appropriate benefit if you want to try.

sarah_smurf

You could always try, as the worst they can do is say no. But my ex had this and he never did any sport if he could help it at school as he wasn't much for footy or rugby, but think more lads get it then anything. I don't think he'd have got DLA if he tried though, as although he has pain on and off from it, still does now has the lumps and he's 25, it doesn't actually affect his walking ability. The only thing he probably has to do is rest his legs a little longer with a heat pack or something Hope it helps.