Fiest of all, I have been reading a lot of posts in the last 2 days and I want to say that is great to get this much info in one place. You are all wonderful. I first noticed my scoliosis when I was 14, I did not see a doctor(local) till I was 17 and he told me there was nothing that can be done(I took his word for it and learned to live with it). I am now 52 , I did see a Doctor 7 years ago(one my primary sent me to) they were amazed at how bad my curves were and that I only complained of pain under certain circumstances. I do'nt recall the degrees but it is pretty bad(my ribs fub on my Hip, uneven shoulders and horrible uneven hips). I was looking into surgery mainly for cosmetic reasons, the doctor said make surgery your last resort. I never followed up. I do'nt understand why I have minimal pain when everyone I read about had intense pain(maybe I was lucky or am more tolerant). Anyhow I can go through a normal life almost pain free, I just have many limits and it seems as they are increasing with time. I can not carry my grandchildren, I cannot rake leaves, carry anything heavy,when I lay in bed for a while it hurts to turn over and get up in the morning, or walk the mall carrying a package(if I am emty handed I am fine). I did loose 3 to 4 inches in height in the last 3 years(all in the midrift), and as most of you am always aware of my deformed body(no bathing suit, no form fitting clothes only baggy).
Should I pursue surgery? After reading these pages I am afraid I may have more pain after than I had before. Another problem is I can't afford Private nursing care, and I do'nt have a husband to care for me the first few weeks.
thanks for hearing me
all answers are welcome
Karen thanks for you email
Should I pursue surgery? After reading these pages I am afraid I may have more pain after than I had before. Another problem is I can't afford Private nursing care, and I do'nt have a husband to care for me the first few weeks.
thanks for hearing me
all answers are welcome
Karen thanks for you email
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