Any suggestions - infantile fractures??

[Kimberlee_20]

As most of you know, Dameon has 8 broken bones, unexplained, and as of right now it's being called child abuse. Two doctors believe it's absolutely child abuse, two other doctors believe it could be OI, but also think he's not a classic case, well, DH, my mother and I know it's absolutely not child abuse, so it's up to me to find out what's wrong with my son, since none of the doctors will, as they just ASSUME it's child abuse. I need to know absolutely ANY bone disease in infants that could cause multiple fractures, or for bones to easily break. Right now Dameon is being tested for hypophosphatasia, leukemia, and osteogenesis imperfecta, any other suggestions, so I can do more research, and have Dameon tested for absolutely every possibility. Thanks in advance!

[Victoria01]

The only thing that comes to mind, and remember, I am not a doctor, is brittle bone disease. It can happen to infants. I have heard of cases where their bones can break from just picking them up. It might not be that, but could be worth checking in to. Good luck, and I feel so sorry for you and your little boy.

[blueeyedtabbycat]

I have been surfing the web for about an hour now and havent really found much of anything that will probably help your case:-( Have they run all the tests to rule OUT child abuse??? In most of the reports I read it was standard to run a battery of tests on a baby under 2 years old that has multiple fractures that appear to have happened over a period of time. I mean seriously has Dameon's doctor ever seen signs of abuse?? If h/she  had, it should of been reported a long time ago. I dont understand how they could accuse you of this if they have no evidence. I hope they find out what is causing this. I hope you have a kind judge tomorrow. One thats willing to give you the benifit of the doubt and order the doctors to find the cause of this with out pointing fingers at the parents when there has never been any reason to suspect child abuse. Poor Dameon! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up Kim:-)

Tabitha

[Lucey12]

Its understandable to think that is a possibility, but if they are going to have their opinions and turn a blind eye, they should at least have you reported and get checked out by child services. Then they can stop assuming and ruling out other things. I have no Idea what it could be but I hope all the best for you and your son. Keep at them to test for other things.