Hi - My 12 year daughter was initially diagnosed in January 2002 with very mild case, registering only an 18. We were told to watch and wait until she began menstrating. We were told to return for follow up in 6 months. For reasons that I can not recall, our appointments were not kept and we only now returned for follow up. My daughter now registers a 25 on the scale and she has not yet menstrated.
The Doctor has not braced her, but has asked us to return in February for further evaluation. He anticipates that she will have begun menstrating by then.
Everything I read indicates that bracing should be done BEFORE growth ends. But our doctor is planning to begin bracing only after menstation has begun. I am confused by this somewhat.
Should bracing be started now? Is 25 too insignificant to be concerned? Should we be waiting until my daughter's first period?
I know from reading many of the other postings that a 25 seems insignificant. Is it? At what point should aggressive treatment be considered?
A lot of questions, I know. But the literture hasn't helped. Maybe someone reading this can.
Thanks-
enjayef
The Doctor has not braced her, but has asked us to return in February for further evaluation. He anticipates that she will have begun menstrating by then.
Everything I read indicates that bracing should be done BEFORE growth ends. But our doctor is planning to begin bracing only after menstation has begun. I am confused by this somewhat.
Should bracing be started now? Is 25 too insignificant to be concerned? Should we be waiting until my daughter's first period?
I know from reading many of the other postings that a 25 seems insignificant. Is it? At what point should aggressive treatment be considered?
A lot of questions, I know. But the literture hasn't helped. Maybe someone reading this can.
Thanks-
enjayef
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