Hi,
Want to take a moment to introduce myself again, my name is Lisa, and I was somewhat active here and very active on spinekids years ago but haven't been around the past few years. My signature is incorrect (I've left it alone to be nostalgic haha) but I'm almost 23 years old. At my last appointment, probably 3-4 years ago, both my curves were around 45*. I was diagnosed at age 10 and wore a Boston brace for 4 years. I had what I believe to be poor care with regard to my scoliosis due to a sub-par orthopedist and uninvolved parenting. I really haven't had any care since getting out of the brace in 2005. I had a discharge appointment from shriners at either 19 or 20 years old (2009 or 2010) and was given no follow up directions whatsoever. Which brings me to the meat of my question....
I've had some issues with neck pain recently which is new...usually any pain I get is in the rib hump area. And yesterday I was spray tanning (I know....) and caught a look at my rib hump in the mirror which prompted me to think about my neck pain and take a good look at my proportions and symmetry in the mirror. Honestly I was shocked by what I saw! I'm not sure when the last time I scrutinized my body in the mirror was, but I definitely noticed a difference especially with my shoulders. I don't think it's in my head either since I sought out opinions from others haha. So my question is, does this automatically signal a possibility of progression? Or is it possible for things to just shift/settle as I get older and look DIFFERENT without actually being WORSE? Either way I've picked out a new orthopedic surgeon to make an appointment with and will be calling tomorrow....it's been long enough that I feel like its time for a check up and a new pair of eyes on me anyway. But these things just get me jittery and I'd like to think I haven't had any progression. Thanks!
Want to take a moment to introduce myself again, my name is Lisa, and I was somewhat active here and very active on spinekids years ago but haven't been around the past few years. My signature is incorrect (I've left it alone to be nostalgic haha) but I'm almost 23 years old. At my last appointment, probably 3-4 years ago, both my curves were around 45*. I was diagnosed at age 10 and wore a Boston brace for 4 years. I had what I believe to be poor care with regard to my scoliosis due to a sub-par orthopedist and uninvolved parenting. I really haven't had any care since getting out of the brace in 2005. I had a discharge appointment from shriners at either 19 or 20 years old (2009 or 2010) and was given no follow up directions whatsoever. Which brings me to the meat of my question....
I've had some issues with neck pain recently which is new...usually any pain I get is in the rib hump area. And yesterday I was spray tanning (I know....) and caught a look at my rib hump in the mirror which prompted me to think about my neck pain and take a good look at my proportions and symmetry in the mirror. Honestly I was shocked by what I saw! I'm not sure when the last time I scrutinized my body in the mirror was, but I definitely noticed a difference especially with my shoulders. I don't think it's in my head either since I sought out opinions from others haha. So my question is, does this automatically signal a possibility of progression? Or is it possible for things to just shift/settle as I get older and look DIFFERENT without actually being WORSE? Either way I've picked out a new orthopedic surgeon to make an appointment with and will be calling tomorrow....it's been long enough that I feel like its time for a check up and a new pair of eyes on me anyway. But these things just get me jittery and I'd like to think I haven't had any progression. Thanks!
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