I haven't gotten an x-ray done in two years, and I'm currently 16. I'm pretty scared about it, as I really really really don't want surgery. It was 26 degrees and lumbar (lower back).
Might anyone know the rate that it can advance in two years time?
On the good side, I haven't had any pain from it yet, so maybe it's not bad enough to need surgery?
I am a nervous wreak :(
2007-12-22 16:20:37 · 5 answers · asked by Katie 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well, how fast it can advance depends on how fast you are growing. I had scoliosis when I was younger, and I still do because I never got surgery done on it and It started at a 19 degree lumbar curve and in two years advanced to a 23 degree curve. The doctor stopped having me come in because he said it wasn't progressing at a rate we should be worried about. 26 isn't bad. My cousin had a 32 degree lumbar curve and she didn't have to have surgery, she just wore a brace.If it doesn't cause you any discomfort, and you can walk and sit normal, you shouldn't have to have surgery unless it got A LOT worse in two years.
All the best,
Haillynn Lydia
2007-12-22 16:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
relax, if its not causing you any physical issues then avoid surgery. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 10, I am now 27 and it hasn't gotten any worse that I know of. I've never had pain from it. I don't even know how many degrees my spine is off. See a chiropractor instead of a surgeon that'll mess you up. you can get an xray at the chiros office and get help to prevent it from getting worse.
2007-12-22 16:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had Scoliosis all of my life and never required surgery. The older I get, it may get a little worse (I see my dad's back has gotten worse in his 80's).
Don't sweat it, 2 years isn't going to change that much. You will make it worse by worrying.
2007-12-22 16:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 26 degree curve is something that needs to be monitored, but you shouldn't assume the worst. (The "worst case" doesn't usually happen! But to answer your question, in major cases, a curve can increase 40 degrees in two years, ***but it rarely does.***)
If you aren't in any pain and you haven't visibly changed, you probably don't to worry about an increase.
2007-12-25 04:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey im 14 years old and i have scoliosis as well mines bent 38 degrees but =) the back brace has really helped me out alot
2007-12-22 16:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋