I haven't been to the forum for quite some time. My daughter was initally diagnosed with a 26 degree curve a couple of years ago. She is now thirteen. We have been watching her (no bracing) and in March when she returned for more xrays her curve had progressed to 40 degrees. Her orthopedic surgeon wants to see her back in March of 2009 because she will basically be done growing by then. However...within the last two months or so we have seen a change in her spine. The curve looks worse to us and she cries that her back hurts. I've even noticed she is using pillows to sit and a bunch of pillow to sleep. When I tell her maybe we should take her back to the orthopedist, she gets upset with me because I think she is scared of what may come next. SHe has a left thoracic curve. We've even noticed her shirts fitting differently. Is it ok for me to wait to take her back to the doctor if I think the curve has progressed, possibly quickly over the last couple of months? Am I making things worse for her if we agree to wait? I just want to do what is right and try to make her happy at the same time.
any suggestions would be very helfpul.
Worrisome mom
any suggestions would be very helfpul.
Worrisome mom
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