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    I am new to this website/forum, so bear with me. I am a 24 year old female who has known I was suffering from Scoliosis since I was around 8 years old. I was seen by all sorts of specialists, then put into a back brace, which did not work. A few years into my teens, I was flown by the USAF (military brat) from the base where I lived (Yokota, Japan) to Honolulu, Hawaii where ortho wanted to perform surgery. I declined because one doctor scared me by saying I had a chance I would never walk again if something went wrong.
    Now, years later, I am beginning to wonder if I made the wrong choice. I recently lost almost 20 lbs. and ever since then...I am in constant pain. I cannot even lay on the floor without my back locking up and I cannot move without someone helping me up like I am 90! I am so worried about this. Every night when I lay in bed with my husband, I can't lay there very long without silently crying because it even hurts to lay in my own bed.
    What about pregnancy? Now that I am married...what about pregnancy? Can I carry a child? Do people with scoliosis have children?
    I am not looking for answers nor miricles. I guesss I just needed to vent knowing someone...anyone who knows what I feel and go through would read this. After all, it is nice to know that you are not alone.
    Sincerely,
    Swabby

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    Hi Swabby...

    I don't know if you're interested, but surgery is probably still an option. I had my surgery at age 42, and know people who have had scoliosis surgery in their 50's, 60's, and 70's.

    Surgery isn't always the be-all and end-all, but if one chooses the right surgeon, they have a good chance of a great outcome. You can read about outcomes of various treatments on my website:

    http://www.scoliosislinks.com/Outcomes.htm

    If you're interested, let us know where you reside, and we may be able to come up with some recommendations for surgeons in your area.

    Regards,
    Linda
    Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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    Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
    Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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