Hey. I'm new.
I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was around 10 or 12, I can't even remember. It was very mild, I can't remember the exact number but it was under 20 degrees. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about then, but they wanted an x-ray each year to be sure it wasn't progressing. I haven't been back since. I'm 18 now and have had a growth spurt since that appointment.
My mother seemed to think that it was not important, or that it was something I would just grow out of. Whenever I suggested going in like they told us to she'd forget to set up an appointment and if I asked her again too soon after she'd tell me to stop whinning. (I'm the oldest of 7, in her mind I'm obviously not serious, it's just a cry for attention)
Gradually I've started to notice things that would make me think it has gotten worse. I.E. Normal sitting positions have become uncomfortable, there is a noticable diffrence in the way my hips are shaped, my ribs jut out further on one side than on the other, (though clothes easily hide both of these) and it generally just feels crooked.
I'd really like to get it at least checked out. However, I'm still on my parents health plan, and I have no form of transportation. So I really couldn't without my mom and she thinks I just want attention; maybe she's right and I'm just a hypochondriac, but I'd really like to know for sure.
Any suggestions for me?
Thanks.
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I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was around 10 or 12, I can't even remember. It was very mild, I can't remember the exact number but it was under 20 degrees. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about then, but they wanted an x-ray each year to be sure it wasn't progressing. I haven't been back since. I'm 18 now and have had a growth spurt since that appointment.
My mother seemed to think that it was not important, or that it was something I would just grow out of. Whenever I suggested going in like they told us to she'd forget to set up an appointment and if I asked her again too soon after she'd tell me to stop whinning. (I'm the oldest of 7, in her mind I'm obviously not serious, it's just a cry for attention)
Gradually I've started to notice things that would make me think it has gotten worse. I.E. Normal sitting positions have become uncomfortable, there is a noticable diffrence in the way my hips are shaped, my ribs jut out further on one side than on the other, (though clothes easily hide both of these) and it generally just feels crooked.
I'd really like to get it at least checked out. However, I'm still on my parents health plan, and I have no form of transportation. So I really couldn't without my mom and she thinks I just want attention; maybe she's right and I'm just a hypochondriac, but I'd really like to know for sure.
Any suggestions for me?
Thanks.
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