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I never knew that there are so many other adults with scoliosis! I'm 28 years old and have never actually been treated for scoliosi (i.e. never wore the brace).
When I was in middle school, I went through the screening that was given to all the girls and they said I was showing signs of scoliosis but nothing was done. A few years later, in 10th grade, we got the screening again and this time, they said I definitely had scoliosis, note was sent home to my parents.
My parents, who are from India and therefore of the mindset that our American schools make a big deal out of everything, don't believe in going to the dr. and getting all these tests and screenings, NEVER took me to the dr. If memory serves me well, my dad's reaction was "school makes a big deal out of everything." I was 15 yrs old and though I was insured through my Mom, obviously could not drive myself to a dr. Thus, I was never treated.
To this day, my shoulders are REALLY uneven. Even back then, teachers and even our bus driver noticed it and my bus driver even asked if I had scoliosis.
Sitting up straight is pretty much impossible because it's painful.
Finding clothes that fit is a chore - though I read some other posts and am glad I'm not the only one to have these issues. Although I'm actually REALLY thin so wearing one size larger is not really practical. I avoid wearing dresses b/c they just don't look very good on me given that my breasts are uneven.
A question for the ladies: I read posts that suggest it is common to have one breast be of a different size than the other but for me, the cleavage, if any, is awkward because one breast is higher than the other. I wonder if that is also the cause of sagging??? I'm only 28 and have NEVER had firm breasts. Thus, I can't wear the cute tops that I should be able to given I'm skinny. I also find it's hard to wear tank tops - although among friends, I don't feel self-conscious about wearing them. Somehow, no one has commented about the uneven shoulders - which to me is VERY obvious.
I feel fortunate that I can walk freely and comfortably (although I do tend to run out of breath and wonder if it's related to the scoliosis) and I don't really experience pain at all except for when I try to sit up straight.
I do hate feeling deformed and I already have other medical issues that I have to deal with. I totally relate to other posters in their 20's who mentioned feeling self-conscious and lack confidence re: relationships with men.
I never knew that there are so many other adults with scoliosis! I'm 28 years old and have never actually been treated for scoliosi (i.e. never wore the brace).
When I was in middle school, I went through the screening that was given to all the girls and they said I was showing signs of scoliosis but nothing was done. A few years later, in 10th grade, we got the screening again and this time, they said I definitely had scoliosis, note was sent home to my parents.
My parents, who are from India and therefore of the mindset that our American schools make a big deal out of everything, don't believe in going to the dr. and getting all these tests and screenings, NEVER took me to the dr. If memory serves me well, my dad's reaction was "school makes a big deal out of everything." I was 15 yrs old and though I was insured through my Mom, obviously could not drive myself to a dr. Thus, I was never treated.
To this day, my shoulders are REALLY uneven. Even back then, teachers and even our bus driver noticed it and my bus driver even asked if I had scoliosis.
Sitting up straight is pretty much impossible because it's painful.
Finding clothes that fit is a chore - though I read some other posts and am glad I'm not the only one to have these issues. Although I'm actually REALLY thin so wearing one size larger is not really practical. I avoid wearing dresses b/c they just don't look very good on me given that my breasts are uneven.
A question for the ladies: I read posts that suggest it is common to have one breast be of a different size than the other but for me, the cleavage, if any, is awkward because one breast is higher than the other. I wonder if that is also the cause of sagging??? I'm only 28 and have NEVER had firm breasts. Thus, I can't wear the cute tops that I should be able to given I'm skinny. I also find it's hard to wear tank tops - although among friends, I don't feel self-conscious about wearing them. Somehow, no one has commented about the uneven shoulders - which to me is VERY obvious.
I feel fortunate that I can walk freely and comfortably (although I do tend to run out of breath and wonder if it's related to the scoliosis) and I don't really experience pain at all except for when I try to sit up straight.
I do hate feeling deformed and I already have other medical issues that I have to deal with. I totally relate to other posters in their 20's who mentioned feeling self-conscious and lack confidence re: relationships with men.
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