I've been reading this site every day over the last 6 months and posting comments where I have any input at all. I have learned such a great deal from everyone, and feel amazed at all the interesting questions & feedback.
Some background on myself - I am 25 years old and have a ~45 thoracic curve. It has gotten ~11 degrees worse in the past 9 years. From everything I read here and on the internet, this is quite normal.
I guess the only thing to do is go back next February (a year from my last xrays) and check to see if the curve has worsened. But I have an overwhelming urge to run out and get multiple opinions. Not that I am in a rush to have surgery, but it gets to me that I have no idea where this will go. I hate the idea of getting older and more "deformed" and potentially in pain. I'm sure there are so many of you out there that share this fear. But am I stressing over nothing if it's really not that bad (yet)??
I recently called Dr. Boachie-Adjei's office since he gets such wonderful "reviews" on this site. He unfortunately does not take my insurance. I feel stressed over going to the right doctors and getting the best advice.
Am I too young to be worrying about this? Should I just wait until I'm in my 30's and have already had children?
Sort of just venting here but any feedback is always appreciated.
Jamie
Some background on myself - I am 25 years old and have a ~45 thoracic curve. It has gotten ~11 degrees worse in the past 9 years. From everything I read here and on the internet, this is quite normal.
I guess the only thing to do is go back next February (a year from my last xrays) and check to see if the curve has worsened. But I have an overwhelming urge to run out and get multiple opinions. Not that I am in a rush to have surgery, but it gets to me that I have no idea where this will go. I hate the idea of getting older and more "deformed" and potentially in pain. I'm sure there are so many of you out there that share this fear. But am I stressing over nothing if it's really not that bad (yet)??
I recently called Dr. Boachie-Adjei's office since he gets such wonderful "reviews" on this site. He unfortunately does not take my insurance. I feel stressed over going to the right doctors and getting the best advice.
Am I too young to be worrying about this? Should I just wait until I'm in my 30's and have already had children?
Sort of just venting here but any feedback is always appreciated.
Jamie
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