Having had scoliosis, and subsequent pain and surgeries, for longer than I've been without (since I was 12 - I'm 31), I notice scoliosis in others a lot - I just seem to be more aware of uneven shoulders and rib humps. I was in the store the other day and noticed an elderly woman, walking with a cane, who was bent over completely, with a rib hump, so that she had to raise her head to look straight ahead of her. My heart went out to her - there must be some pain with that.
I didn't have a choice when I was 12 to have surgery or not - they said with my progression and rotation, there really was no option - they predicted I would be having difficulty walking by time I was 20, and have chronic heart and lung problems by time I was 30. My curves were in the high 70s by time I had my surgery when I was 13. I hurt a lot prior to the surgery too. Scoliosis is what I've known, and my experience with it has helped shape who I am as a person. I have had really bad pain, (better since this last surgery ), that resulted in me having to lay down when I got home (I tried not to let it affect my work). Other days, I adapted to it. My pain thresh hold has increased with the surgeries and complications I've had.
IMO, pain is a personal experience and depends on the individual. I think it's natural to be aware of scoliosis in others, when it's what has been a significant factor in our lives.
I didn't have a choice when I was 12 to have surgery or not - they said with my progression and rotation, there really was no option - they predicted I would be having difficulty walking by time I was 20, and have chronic heart and lung problems by time I was 30. My curves were in the high 70s by time I had my surgery when I was 13. I hurt a lot prior to the surgery too. Scoliosis is what I've known, and my experience with it has helped shape who I am as a person. I have had really bad pain, (better since this last surgery ), that resulted in me having to lay down when I got home (I tried not to let it affect my work). Other days, I adapted to it. My pain thresh hold has increased with the surgeries and complications I've had.
IMO, pain is a personal experience and depends on the individual. I think it's natural to be aware of scoliosis in others, when it's what has been a significant factor in our lives.
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