new and confused

[cristen2004]

my son 13 just diagonsed with scoliosis in August 8,10,11 degrees. we had our 3 month follow-up and it has progressed to 20,21,20 degrees in just three months. we see the orthpedic specilalist Friday any suggestions on what to expect or ask?
i am aware of the bracing my niece last year had the surgery...

and do any of your children have pain he is in alot of pain...

any advice accepted...

[Bill's mom]

My son was not diagnosed early, so he went from us having no knowledge of his curve to planning surgery. His curve was too great to brace so I can't help you with that.

As for pain-

In theory, scoliosis doesn't cause pain. Is it possible there's something else going on? That being said, the muscles can spasm due to the curve & that creates pain.

I have a slight case of scoliosis & go to a chiropractor once a month. It helps to relieve the spasms. I took my son to see him and he has been virtually pain free since then. (Well, up until surgery - but that's a different story!) So, I recommend a chiropractor or a massage therapist to help with muscle spasms if you can find one you trust. (After working on my son, my chiropractor told me to get him to an MD - which I would have anyhow - but he knew we needed medical attention in addition to his services.)

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Susan