Scoliosis, Back pain, HELP!!!

[dnrreed]

Hello... I am almost 32 years old and found out that I had Scoliosis when I was 18 only due to a chest x-ray that I had to have since I have asthma. I was told to go to a specialist on spinal disorders by my doctor. When I was seen by the neurologist and orthopedic doctor, they both told me that since I had already stopped growing that my scoliosis was not treatable. Now I have a double s curve. Not sure the degree I think around 45 degrees on my thoracic spine. I also have a curve on my lumbar spine too. I have severe pain in my lower back and mid back at all times. I am starting to have pain in my shoulders and hips. It is very frustrating. Been going to chiro but doesn't seem to help much. Is there anything that I can do for the pain. I also have osteoarthritis in my spine. My curves are not getting any better and by the xrays are getting worse. I do a lot of lifting in my job and I don't know how long I can go on working. What about disablity... How hard would it be for me to get that.. I need some help on what I can do... I really hurt.. Bad :(

[marmyte]

you need to go and see an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in untreated adult scoliosis. they will take xrays, assess you and your curves and discuss possible treatment with you. i don't know what the score is with disability allowance for you as i live in the UK but i have to say i don't think scoliosis sufferers here are entitled to it because so many people suffer and in most cases it's also treatable

[dnrreed]

I have been to an ortho.. Last May... Said that the only way they would treat it is I am unable to get out of bed cause of the pain. He just wanted to control it with mobic or something like that. But that doesn't help at all. So I just don't know what to do :eek:

[Karen Ocker]

Where do you live? You must see an adult SCOLIOSIS specialist. A regular ortho will not help.

I had successful surgery at age 60. You can get excellent recommendations from people on the forum. Waiting until you cannot get out of bed is CRAZY. A successful outcome is helped by being in the best physical condition.

I am afraid the info you got is very out dated.

Karen

[dnrreed]

I live in Oklahoma. Have searched everywhere in Ok for a specialist. I can't seem to find one anywhere near. When that ortho said that, I was really discourged and didn't think that he cared much. He is a specialist on the spine but I was so disappointed. Been going to chiropractor now just 3 times. Back seemed to pop out of place again tonight.. OUCH!!! Does that hurt. Could you help me find someone that could help me?