This is my first posting. Both my 11 yr. old daughter and my 13 yr. old son have been diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. My 11 yr. old has 35 degrees on both sides and will be braced tomorrow, while her brother has around 8 and 10 degrees and is being "watched" as he grows (rapidly).
As I read everyones' postings, it's difficult not to notice the tears streaming from my eyes. I know that we're lucky to have caught the curvatures at this point in time, and we're doing the right thing by bracing my daughter's back... but it's intimidating to think of the long haul ahead of us.
I am quite concerned about the prospect of x-rays... the initial x-rays precluded protection of the ovaries and the breasts with lead aprons. The orthopaedist has indicated that we need to re-scan my daughter regularly once she is in the brace. How do we protect her from over-exposure to radiation?
I'm also planning to take her out shopping to get a wardrobe to fit over the brace... any suggestions? She's been wearing the low-cut jeans and short cotton skirts until now... this is going to be quite a challenge for my fashion-conscious daughter.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
As I read everyones' postings, it's difficult not to notice the tears streaming from my eyes. I know that we're lucky to have caught the curvatures at this point in time, and we're doing the right thing by bracing my daughter's back... but it's intimidating to think of the long haul ahead of us.
I am quite concerned about the prospect of x-rays... the initial x-rays precluded protection of the ovaries and the breasts with lead aprons. The orthopaedist has indicated that we need to re-scan my daughter regularly once she is in the brace. How do we protect her from over-exposure to radiation?
I'm also planning to take her out shopping to get a wardrobe to fit over the brace... any suggestions? She's been wearing the low-cut jeans and short cotton skirts until now... this is going to be quite a challenge for my fashion-conscious daughter.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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