My teenager's 'growing pains' turned out to be deadly – now her little brother is going to save her life
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Ruby Chiege came home from school one afternoon in agony, her mum Debra assumed it was just growing pains. But just 24 hours later, their lives were thrown into turmoil – ultimately leading one family member to make a great sacrifice.
It was April 20 when Ruby began complaining of pain in her legs. When paracetamol failed to relieve her discomfort, Debra dialled 111 and was advised to take her to A&E.
On arrival at hospital, Ruby had X-rays taken which appeared to show nothing of concern. The 13-year-old, who lives in Little Hulton , was told to go home and continue taking painkillers.
The Lowry Academy pupil was kept off school the following day as the pain persisted. When the teenager fainted in her room later that evening, Debra knew something was seriously wrong. READ MORE: Manchester council forced to open warm banks amid fear that rising energy bills will mean people 'freezing to death' The family returned to hospital where Ruby was given blood tests.
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