Does anyone have a curve like mine? I have a “S” curve – Thoracic 47 degrees and Lumbar 40 degrees. My pain management Doc. (very sympathetic and understanding) referred me to an orthopedic surgeon for an assessment for bracing and surgery. Well, although it was good health wise I was surprised at the lackadaisical attitude I was presented with. I’m slim about 106lb and have always kept fit. I was surprised that I was told I have no limitations even though, there’s progression. He says bracing wouldn’t work, because of my age, (I’m 42), and I’m not bad enough for surgery, (which I’m hesitant about anyway). He also said, I was on the right track with keeping fit etc. and said, “That if I was fat you wouldn’t even notice the scoliosis.”(If that was so, I would still have the curvatures regardless). I realized I’m quite lucky having the two curves, as they balance themselves out and I don’t look too bent over and have more control over my posture than if it was one curve, but that doesn’t mean I’m not in a lot of pain at times, and also have balance problems along with I have good days and bad days. This Doctor told me that he’s not concerned about my progression because you have to allow for a margin for error. Well what if the error is on the side of worse. Not that I want to think negative, but I guess I want to be safe. I have quite a high tolerance of pain and try no to take meds if I don’t need them. I lost 1 ½” in approx. and year and a half. I thought that was a lot. With today’s technology isn’t there someway of getting an accurate diagnosis, curvature and or rotation?
I was also surprised to hear that no migraine headache is related to scoliosis nor is shortness of breath, (unless 90 degrees or more according to this doc). Is this so? A chiropractor years ago, told me that my left lung was smaller due to the curve taking up the room. Was he wrong? I was also told that I not only have the “S” curve but my spine was rotating as well.
I feel like a should get another opinion, but I wanted to see if anyone had any advice or input that they could share with me, before I do.
I also have a condition called Raynaud’s Disease. I’m told it’s not related (poor circulation to the extremities.)
Thanks for any input or advice. I’ve been to this forum a few times, and learned quite a bit and saw the support that was given. It’s nice to feel like you’re not alone out there. I find the varying opinions very confusing.
I was also surprised to hear that no migraine headache is related to scoliosis nor is shortness of breath, (unless 90 degrees or more according to this doc). Is this so? A chiropractor years ago, told me that my left lung was smaller due to the curve taking up the room. Was he wrong? I was also told that I not only have the “S” curve but my spine was rotating as well.
I feel like a should get another opinion, but I wanted to see if anyone had any advice or input that they could share with me, before I do.
I also have a condition called Raynaud’s Disease. I’m told it’s not related (poor circulation to the extremities.)
Thanks for any input or advice. I’ve been to this forum a few times, and learned quite a bit and saw the support that was given. It’s nice to feel like you’re not alone out there. I find the varying opinions very confusing.
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