[Juliaspavlov]

I just found out my daughter has scoliosis.

I remember my school friend had to lay on a
rack type bed with this problem.

the consolation both myself and my daughter
found was that Elisabeth Taylor
and Amerca (ugly Betty) also have it

sometimes I think I am going to wake up...
hello all...Jjulia

[jbug]

My best friend in High School had it and she had to wear a brace. How are they going to treat your daughter?

Jbug

[PsyChris]

Most children with Scoliosis do not see a progression. An orthopedist will continue to mointor her. In some patients if a progression is seen it may be neccesary for your daughter to wear a brace. The brace does not restrict physical abilitiy or activity. If the brace does not work, surgery may then be considered. Of every 1,000 children, 3 to 5 develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to need treatment.

[Brian37]

I was diagnosed with it in 1983............my doc back then said half the people on the planet have some sort of spinal curve..........never had a brace or went to any specialists.....

[SweetSunshine]

I have mild levoscoliosis. Basically meaning that the curve is on the left side of my spine. And its in the L1-5. I also have lumbrosacral pseudoarthrosis in the same area. Pseudoarthrosis is a false joint associated with abnormal movement at the site. Congenital pseudoarthrosis referes to a spontaneous fracture which progresses to a non union. This is in one of my vertebrae .. cant remember which one though. My right leg is longer(1/4 inch) than my left and my right foot is also a half size bigger. So I have to wear a wedge in my shoes to help with the uneveness. But the pseudoarthrosis is still painful. I need support when I am walking like with a shopping cart. I feel that since I had this xray done , Its gotten worse. Sitting for me is most comfortable. But I can get up and move around for a minimal amount of time. Pain meds help some...but not all the time. Drier, less humid and slightly warmer( for me around 70-75 F helps most) climate helps the most. My doctor said that the Pseudoarthrosis can (co exist/ occur) with the scoliosis. Its not the end of the world.. but it can limit you a bit too. Just depending on how bad it is.

Not sure if this info helps you Julia.. but getting her the help she needs now.. could help her more in the long run. I just found this out a couple years ago.. and I've had it since I was born.

[Juliaspavlov]

thank you all for your answers.
we are still looking into it.
Dont feel so scared right now.

thanks again . warm wishes Jjulia

[mandazzle]

I have scoliosis.
My spine is 14% curved. But it's not a big deal.

[I_miss_my_kitty]

I'm so sorry to hear that ps some braces do restrict activities also i was restricted from sporting and physical actives in school i guess its becase of the type of curve i havei have right thoraculumbar scoliosis my curve is 62 degrees and my spine is twisted to the the right. I'm going to try the spinecor treatment, according to my research it is better than the other treatments i've used hopeefully i won't need surgery. Hope you find the right treatment for your daughter. Ps you should ask the doctors a lot of questions before trying a treatment sometimes they never tell you all the information and do your own research. Goodluck

[Ryder]

Hey Julia

I also have Scoliosis and haven't had any problems with anything physical... note, I said physical! Your daughter should be absolutely fine, so don't stress too much!!

Good luck!

[(JD)]

My mom has scoliosis due to her age ? (88)

I have rotoscoliosis due to the accident... constant work to keep it from progressing, but physical therapy does that.