Hello
I am 64 years old and just this past Oct I was told I have Lumbar Scoliosis. Needless to say I was really surprised and shocked as I thought I was suffering from a Pinched Sciatic Nerve due to Arthritic condictions. I never knew I had this problems and now I am at a loss. I've been to see the surgeon to review the MRI (which wasn't a complete set) and took many Xrays. He informed me that he wouldn't be able to do anything without the complete set and in the mean time I am going to have a spinal injection this coming week.
At my age I am really concerned about having surgery and if a brace and pain medications wouldn't be a better step. I saw the Xrays and I was shocked to see them.
My questions are as follows:
Has anyone at my age had the surgery and the results? Does the brace help all that well? Am I kidding myself not wanting the surgery?
Naturally I am concerned for my health, but at my age is it worth it.
Any help would be so appreciated, Thank you for your help!
I am 64 years old and just this past Oct I was told I have Lumbar Scoliosis. Needless to say I was really surprised and shocked as I thought I was suffering from a Pinched Sciatic Nerve due to Arthritic condictions. I never knew I had this problems and now I am at a loss. I've been to see the surgeon to review the MRI (which wasn't a complete set) and took many Xrays. He informed me that he wouldn't be able to do anything without the complete set and in the mean time I am going to have a spinal injection this coming week.
At my age I am really concerned about having surgery and if a brace and pain medications wouldn't be a better step. I saw the Xrays and I was shocked to see them.
My questions are as follows:
Has anyone at my age had the surgery and the results? Does the brace help all that well? Am I kidding myself not wanting the surgery?
Naturally I am concerned for my health, but at my age is it worth it.
Any help would be so appreciated, Thank you for your help!
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