I have scoliosis and I go to a meeting for people, and I have to wear a brace, I just want to know that I am not alone, and do you think that since I had it, my kid will too?
2007-07-14 05:04:27 · 5 answers · asked by Megan 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
omg! email me! I have scoliosis! I used to have to wear a brace for 2 years, but then it got really bad and I had to have surgery, and I dont have to wear it anymore......please email me!!!! sourpatchkids903@yahoo.com !!!
2007-07-14 05:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be important to know your age, whether you are still growing, and what degree of curvature you have. A brace is used to prevent the curve from increasing. It is less successful in diminishing the curvature. Many persons do not need surgery if the curve is not too severe.
There are hereditary conditions associated with scoliosis, but most cases are ideopathic, meaning the cause is unknown. But even in ideopathic scoliosis, one can find close relatives with the same condition. Your child's pediatrician should be made aware of your condition so he or she can screen your child at appropriate intervals.
Many teen-agers are very self conscious about wearing a brace. It is an unfortunate burden, but remember, it may prevent the need for extensive surgery later.
2007-07-14 05:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had scoliosis because of the fact that 5th grade. I regretably on no account enable my mom take me to the wellbeing care expert for it because of the fact I didnt decide for to placed on a brace and that i enduced alot of back discomfort because of the fact of it. I basically those days (11 months in the past) had the posterior fusion surgical treatment and it corrected my back a hundred%. that's definately well worth it because of the fact i glance thoroughly regular now - apart from the scar doing down the full length of my back yet even thats just about disappeared so yay!
2016-09-29 23:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, good question I'm not sure if your kid will have it you shud ask your doctor or ask that question when you go to the meetings. And your not alone. My friend has it too.
2007-07-14 05:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by C.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of my friends have it also, so don't worry, your not alone.
2007-07-14 05:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋