Am 67, was probably born with the condition, remember it in grade school, with a few kids mimicing me how I looked. Have had no help with what I know face. My fault, never talk to my doctor about it & he never brings it up. Would be willing to chat with others, thru e-mail about our problems, dressing, going out & being looked at, & especially the things we can't do because of it. Am so happy I found this site, never realized that others thought like I did.
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Hi Maxxi,
I too was born with scoliosis, only at age four did it turn real ugly almost lost my life because of it. I had the first spinal surgery in the state of michigan at U of M at four years old, I have no support of any kind in my back. So after fifty some years of wear and tear it is worn out but good. People do notice and of course inclusion thru-out life has been hard, descrimination because of my appearance has been very popular. But you know, we are people first, and our disability is second. We all have real true friends that has accepted us for what we are, and now we have this fantastic forum. I have felt so good since finding this, I have felt alone for so long. It is great to have so many new friends that we can talk too, God Bless....Live long and prosper!
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I am finding it difficult to age gracefully with my scoliosis. At 50 I notice my failings when I am with others my age. I have even been mistaken for my best friend's mother. She is 50 also. I walk bent over a bit, I have a big hump, have trouble breathing and my head is tilted to one side. But I am still beautiful.
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aging gracefully with scoliosis?
Robin:
I strongly suggest visiting an ADULT scoliosis specialist. There is definitive help. You can find the name a a good one by searching the posts. Indicate where you live.
I had the same problem as you: breathing impairment, tilted to one side and an enormous hump. I was re-fixed at age 60(3 years ago) with excellent results. I had an old form of surgery in 1956.
The problem is there is no aging gracefully with scoliosis. Large curves can increase 1-3 degrees a year lifelong causing unnecessary terrible disability and pain.
I could not do that to my family or myself.
KarenOriginal scoliosis surgery 1956 T-4 to L-2 ~100 degree thoracic (triple)curves at age 14. NO hardware-lost correction.
Anterior/posterior revision T-4 to Sacrum in 2002, age 60, by Dr. Boachie-Adjei @Hospital for Special Surgery, NY = 50% correction
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Any suggestions for aging with "S"
Hi! I'm new to this forum and am 52, female and have sufferred with "S" my entire life. I wore a body brace for several years during adolescence. I've recently lost about 30 pounds and really notice the worsening of my curve. Does anyone have any suggestions or hints of what can be done at my age to help prevent further degeneration? I exersize avidly, hence the weightloss and believe that should help to prolong the worsening. I live about 3 hours from Dallas and have a daghter who lives in San Antonio, if anyone knows of a specialist in either of those areas. Thank you for your help. Suzanne in TX
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Hi Suzanne...
How do you know that your curve is worsening? When one is thinner, it's easier to see scoliosis curves. It's still a good idea to have your scoliosis checked. You can find a list of specialists here:
http://www.srs.org/directory/directory.asp
Regards,
LindaNever 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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