Scoliosis Support Group

I believe I had scoliosis as a baby because I did not meet the milestones typical of children my age- like sitting up, crawling, walking, even holding my head up. Mom gave up on me. Dad didn't and I eventually caught up.

Pain developed in my shoulder blade at age seven and there were tell tale signs but the doctor dismissed my mom's concern until I was ten years old when the diagnosis was made. I wore a Milwaukee brace for four years and then had surgery when my curvature went to sixty eight degrees.

The older I get I find I apparently am limited due to the Harrington rod which in the seventies was a steel rod so there is no flexibility of my spine. I have back pain with walking, sitting, standing. I can't lay on my left side. I can't bend forward and I have arthritis in almost every body part imaginable.

But I do the best I can.

Peace. Mustardo16

I am so glad you have come back to the group and sorry about your pain

and hope you can get some relief, Have you seen your doctor about your

mobility.

look forward to hearing from you soon

Gentle hugs

Bobby

Echo the words of Bobby. Have you seen a doctor to improve your mobility/quality of life.

Also, it is marvelous that You are here with us.

Lean on us here- we are here to support you as much as we possibly can, too.

Take excellent care of You.

Warmest wishes plus gentle hugs, Clarita

I don't remember when I wrote that message but I have gone to my medical doctor after the pain was unbearable. I now use a cane, she did x-rays and found arthritis in my spine and some kind of disc issue. She gave me pain medicine that works real well for me so I only take it when necessary.