Hello everyone!
Just returned from my first visit with a doctor in five years. He is a new surgeon who graduated from the spine program at St. Barnes in St. Louis. He looked at my xrays and said that my curve has not progressed in five years. It is currently at 50 degrees upper and lower about 45 degree in compensatory. Got the results of my echo and it was borderline normal meaning a slight change in right side of heart because of the curve. Also, one lung is a little restricted. I have no breathing problems and can walk forever. Is this normal for scoliosis sufferers? Would this prevent me from having the surgery in the future? Was wandering if someone would comment on this. It might be helpful. Each doctor said they did not want to see me again for another two years.
I am getting a second opinion from Dr. Keith Bridwell in St. Louis on May 19 and 20th. I am trying to push my regular doctor for an MRI to take with me but I can't seem to get any headway. I have minimal pain and work a full-time job. I am 27. Thanks for all the relpies.
Becky
Just returned from my first visit with a doctor in five years. He is a new surgeon who graduated from the spine program at St. Barnes in St. Louis. He looked at my xrays and said that my curve has not progressed in five years. It is currently at 50 degrees upper and lower about 45 degree in compensatory. Got the results of my echo and it was borderline normal meaning a slight change in right side of heart because of the curve. Also, one lung is a little restricted. I have no breathing problems and can walk forever. Is this normal for scoliosis sufferers? Would this prevent me from having the surgery in the future? Was wandering if someone would comment on this. It might be helpful. Each doctor said they did not want to see me again for another two years.
I am getting a second opinion from Dr. Keith Bridwell in St. Louis on May 19 and 20th. I am trying to push my regular doctor for an MRI to take with me but I can't seem to get any headway. I have minimal pain and work a full-time job. I am 27. Thanks for all the relpies.
Becky
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