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Hello:
I have had scoliosis since age 6. Had first fusion T4-L4 in 1969 at age 13 at Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. In 1996 I started having severe pain and saw many pain and orthopedic doctors. In 2002 I was referred to Dr. Lenke. In 2006 I had my 2nd and last fusion T3-S1.
I still have pain and now have other problems. My thumbs/palms are very painful now due to continued use of grabbers. I cannot bend and cannot walk or stand very long.
My mother is in her 80's and can do more than I can. I had to retire last year at age 55. I am afraid what the future holds me since I seem to get worse every year.
Does anyone else have same or similar problems.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
I have had scoliosis since age 6. Had first fusion T4-L4 in 1969 at age 13 at Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. In 1996 I started having severe pain and saw many pain and orthopedic doctors. In 2002 I was referred to Dr. Lenke. In 2006 I had my 2nd and last fusion T3-S1.
I still have pain and now have other problems. My thumbs/palms are very painful now due to continued use of grabbers. I cannot bend and cannot walk or stand very long.
My mother is in her 80's and can do more than I can. I had to retire last year at age 55. I am afraid what the future holds me since I seem to get worse every year.
Does anyone else have same or similar problems.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
I can't do anything about the weather, but am wondering if I had the screws in my pelvis removed if I would have less pain. I try to walk as much as possible. A mile is enough for me because then my knees, hips and ankles start to hurt from arthritis. I do core strengthening exercises daily. I love to sew, line dance, read and play cards with friends. Somehow, when I do those things, I hardly notice the pain.
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