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    Any one have heart valve problems with your scoliosis? I may have it & there are some indications that two two may be related, especially where there is a family history of scoliosis?

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    Originally posted by tesh View Post
    Any one have heart valve problems with your scoliosis? I may have it & there are some indications that two two may be related, especially where there is a family history of scoliosis?
    Well Marfan's syndrome at least is associated with both scoliosis and heart/aorta issues.
    Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

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      Both scoliosis and MVP are relatively common, so it's no surprise that some of us would have both diagnoses.

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