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I was diagnosed 4 years ago and i am still wearing a brace. Does anybody else have it? If you are young, then what treatment are you having?

And if you are an adult, do problems continue into later life?

All answers appreciated, hope you can help!

Thanks :]

2007-02-06 08:26:00 · 8 answers · asked by Curiousity killed the cat 5 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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i have scoliosis along side nerofibromatosis i had a spinal fustion at the age of 8 i had quite a big curve i wore a brace for 3-4 years i had a plalstercast one before surgery and a take on take off one after for a year or so later on in life for me im 24 i still get a little back ach now and then when im cold and if i havent moveds in a while but yoga really helps if you can your doctor can give you exercises to do when your body is ready for it its no big deal having it i mean the surgwerty and the disorder if you are going to have surgery at some point dont be scared its not so bad my only gripe with the disoreder is that my rib cage is twisted so i have to buy bigger clothes and i have to be carful about what tops to wear other wiase i look like i have a humo back but its not so bad as you can still be funkyfeel free to mail me if you have questionsx

2007-02-06 08:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by chickenbutt 3 · 0 0

I was diagnosed when I was 12 (am now 31). I had an operation to correct mine so have just got the metal rod left in.
I don't know how bad yours is, mine was caught in its early stages though I still had quite an "hunchback". I then had to wear a body cast for a few months after the op and am just left with a scar now. I can still tell I had/have scoliosis but no-one else can unless I tell them.
As an adult now I can honestly say I don't really have any problems, just get backache but whos to say I wouldn't anyway?
I hope this helps and that everything goes ok for you

2007-02-06 08:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by minniema10 3 · 0 0

Everyone's spine has natural curves. These curves round our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side. Unlike poor posture, these curves can't be corrected simply by learning to stand up straight.
This condition of side-to-side spinal curves is called scoliosis. On an X-ray, the spine of an individual with scoliosis looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Some of the bones in a scoliotic spine also may have rotated slightly, making the person's waist or shoulders appear uneven.

2007-02-06 08:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 0 0

A 7-eleven% curve is unlikely to be the clarification for your lower back soreness. I had a seventy 2 degree curve (18 after surgical treatment) and no soreness in any respect. I also did not person-friendly middle yoga. maximum human beings have a a million-10 degree curve so in case you've been excused, 1/2 your classification may be too. i'd say your ideal wager may be to communicate over with a chiropractor about it, and under no circumstances your pediatrition. If the difficulty is undesirable adequate, they provides you with a referal. a doctor on your backbone might want to write you a authentic excuse. if you're flat footed or once you've undesirable knees, it would want to reason the difficulty. i'd make investments in a sturdy pair of operating footwear and some arch insoles, because that is extra possibly the case.

2016-11-25 20:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by vernell 4 · 0 0

I had it when I was younger (diagnosed at 8, treatment over by 13) but I'm fine now (I"m 26). No probs at all. The only thing was I had to be checked by a specialist when I was pregnant to see if I could have an epidural during labour. He said I could so all was well. Good luck sweetheart. Keep ur chin up. all will work out well xxx

2007-02-06 08:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by VodkaChick 4 · 0 0

It depends on how severe the curve is. The curvature usually remains stable once growth has ceased. As with everything in medicine, there are exceptions.

Many large medical centers have a scoliosis clinic.

2007-02-06 08:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0 0

According to my osteopath, my spine has an 'S' shaped curve in it, which in turn causes my back pain. Ive never worn a brace and I find that being pulled and clicked by my osteopath helps reduce the pain

2007-02-06 10:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by fallenangel 4 · 0 0

My friend has it but doesnt take meds or anything, its very little though!

2007-02-06 08:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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