Hi I'm new to this forum and I'm really glad I found it. I'm 28 years old and I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12, and was braced for about 2 years (I don't remember what my curvature was or where it was located since the doctor primarily spoke with my parents). I remember being told that the curvature was corrected by about 10 degrees.
I'm certain that the curve has gotten worse since then. I have a prominent rib hump on the right side of my spine, as well as on my front left side. My rib cage on my left side constanty gets stuck underneath my hip bone and I'm constantly having to "pop" it out by stretching. I have trouble sitting still for long periods of time and I have a hard time getting to sleep because of the pain.
Over the past couple years I've been considering surgery, but I really don't know where to start, or if I even qualify for it. I have an HMO through Blue Care Network, and I was wondering if there are any pre-existing condition clauses. I work for BCBS of MI which means I would have to speak with an ombudsman if I had any questions about my policy, but they never seem to know anything!! Also, I was wondering if anyone here has had or even looked into the minimally invasive surgery.
One last question for the women....Does surgery affect your ability to conceive? And if not, how long after do you need to wait before you start trying to get pregnant?
I thank any and all responses!!!
Angie
I'm certain that the curve has gotten worse since then. I have a prominent rib hump on the right side of my spine, as well as on my front left side. My rib cage on my left side constanty gets stuck underneath my hip bone and I'm constantly having to "pop" it out by stretching. I have trouble sitting still for long periods of time and I have a hard time getting to sleep because of the pain.
Over the past couple years I've been considering surgery, but I really don't know where to start, or if I even qualify for it. I have an HMO through Blue Care Network, and I was wondering if there are any pre-existing condition clauses. I work for BCBS of MI which means I would have to speak with an ombudsman if I had any questions about my policy, but they never seem to know anything!! Also, I was wondering if anyone here has had or even looked into the minimally invasive surgery.
One last question for the women....Does surgery affect your ability to conceive? And if not, how long after do you need to wait before you start trying to get pregnant?
I thank any and all responses!!!
Angie
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