Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 You are right for those that have been suffering for years and years with scoliosis. But if you follow this thread from the original poster, it was about a 13 year old girl. She isn’t miserable yet and can get things corrected at a young age and then hopefully not have to live her entire life with suffering and pain. I don’t want a parent of a 13 year old to think that it is the worst thing in the world. Sometimes it can be fixed. LYta From: Scoliosis Treatment [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ] On Behalf Of Sara Dolan Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:10 AM Scoliosis Treatment Subject: Cancer/Scoliosis You are comparing apples and oranges. Your comment was a bit heartless as well to those of us who have been suffering for years and years. Cancer is a terrible thing. Scoliosis for some of is a life long battle as well. I can barely walk or stand any longer. I am in pain all the time. I have a hard time breathing. it is effecting all my major organs. I am 56 and have only further problems ahead of me. Cancer is terrible. But those of us battling continued scoliosis problems are suffering greatly and endlessly. ________________________________ From: Lyta2000 <Lyta2000@... <mailto:Lyta2000%40triad.rr.com> > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 9:25 PM Subject: RE: New with lots of questions Cancer is dreadful not scoliosis. My daughter had her surgery and while it was hard, it is done and over now and she has the rest of her life. From: Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> ] On Behalf Of KnightonND@... <mailto:KnightonND%40aol.com> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:47 PM Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> Subject: Re: New with lots of questions sorry to respond that spinecore isn't considered adequate - don't know about schroth - it seems that nothing is a treatment other than bracing and, if that fails, surgery - scoliosis is a dreadful diagnosis New with lots of questions Hello everyone, I joined this group in hopes of finding some support and some answers. It was the only really active group I could find. Last week during a routine yearly physical my 13 year old daughter's doctor was concerned about her back. We went and got the xrays done that same day. The next day the doctor's nurse called and said my daughter has mild scoliosis and to come back in 6 months. That was it, just hung up after that! Didn't bother asking if we had any questions or concerns or anything! Needless to say, it left us shocked and confused. I then went and got a copy of the report and this is what it says " 10 degree dextrocurvature is present at T4. 9 degree levo curvature is observed centered at L1. No hemivertebra or other deformities of the thoracic vertebral bodies are present. Some subluxation or fracture. The paraspinous soft tissues unremarkable. Conclusion: Mild S scoliosis " Now, we have no idea what any of this means! We don't know if we should be seeking a second opinion or are we ok to wait the 6 months for another check up? Should we seek out a specialist? Can she still participate in sports and PE at school? Are there any limitations? What do all those numbers and words in the report mean? As you can, we are very confused. I love her doctor very much and I fully trust the doctor but she kind of dropped the ball on this by not offering us any information! So, I am here hoping to find some answers and some advice! Thanks Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I had cancer and scoliosis, and I can honestly say scoliosis can be worse. After 2 years my cancer was in remission and was gone for good. But the scoliosis, I've had over 11 surgeries, and I am only 28 years old. They have not stoppped the pain, or made the appearance of the back any better. However, I manage to still keep a smile on my face, because we are only given one life to live, so might as well make the most of it. Side note: I am in a contest for Readers Digest about my life. Could you please read it and vote, i would greatly appreciate it. I promise the link isn't spam. ;o) Thanks. http://apps.facebook.com/yourlifecontest/node/454 > > You are right for those that have been suffering for years and years with scoliosis. But if you follow this thread from the original poster, it was about a 13 year old girl. She isn’t miserable yet and can get things corrected at a young age and then hopefully not have to live her entire life with suffering and pain. I don’t want a parent of a 13 year old to think that it is the worst thing in the world. Sometimes it can be fixed. > > > > LYta > > > > From: Scoliosis Treatment [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ] On Behalf Of Sara Dolan > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:10 AM > Scoliosis Treatment > Subject: Cancer/Scoliosis > > > > > > You are comparing apples and oranges. Your comment was a bit heartless as well to those of us who have been suffering for years and years. Cancer is a terrible thing. Scoliosis for some of is a life long battle as well. I can barely walk or stand any longer. I am in pain all the time. I have a hard time breathing. it is effecting all my major organs. I am 56 and have only further problems ahead of me. Cancer is terrible. But those of us battling continued scoliosis problems are suffering greatly and endlessly. > > ________________________________ > From: Lyta2000 <Lyta2000@... <mailto:Lyta2000%40triad.rr.com> > > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 9:25 PM > Subject: RE: New with lots of questions > > > Cancer is dreadful not scoliosis. My daughter had her surgery and while it was hard, it is done and over now and she has the rest of her life. > > From: Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> ] On Behalf Of KnightonND@... <mailto:KnightonND%40aol.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:47 PM > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Subject: Re: New with lots of questions > > sorry to respond that spinecore isn't considered adequate - don't know about schroth - it seems that nothing is a treatment other than bracing and, if that fails, surgery - scoliosis is a dreadful diagnosis > > New with lots of questions > > Hello everyone, I joined this group in hopes of finding some support and some answers. It was the only really active group I could find. > > Last week during a routine yearly physical my 13 year old daughter's doctor was concerned about her back. We went and got the xrays done that same day. The next day the doctor's nurse called and said my daughter has mild scoliosis and to come back in 6 months. That was it, just hung up after that! Didn't bother asking if we had any questions or concerns or anything! Needless to say, it left us shocked and confused. I then went and got a copy of the report and this is what it says " 10 degree dextrocurvature is present at T4. 9 degree levo curvature is observed centered at L1. No hemivertebra or other deformities of the thoracic vertebral bodies are present. Some subluxation or fracture. The paraspinous soft tissues unremarkable. Conclusion: Mild S scoliosis " > > Now, we have no idea what any of this means! We don't know if we should be seeking a second opinion or are we ok to wait the 6 months for another check up? Should we seek out a specialist? Can she still participate in sports and PE at school? Are there any limitations? What do all those numbers and words in the report mean? > > As you can, we are very confused. I love her doctor very much and I fully trust the doctor but she kind of dropped the ball on this by not offering us any information! So, I am here hoping to find some answers and some advice! > > Thanks > Jenn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes, but why say what you did?! Comparing scoli to cancer?? I would not dare compare one to the other!! I cannot imagine such a thought. Scoli kills too ya know! It was a heartless thing to say, Lyta. > > You are right for those that have been suffering for years and years with scoliosis. But if you follow this thread from the original poster, it was about a 13 year old girl. She isn’t miserable yet and can get things corrected at a young age and then hopefully not have to live her entire life with suffering and pain. I don’t want a parent of a 13 year old to think that it is the worst thing in the world. Sometimes it can be fixed. > > > > LYta > > > > From: Scoliosis Treatment [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ] On Behalf Of Sara Dolan > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:10 AM > Scoliosis Treatment > Subject: Cancer/Scoliosis > > > > > > You are comparing apples and oranges. Your comment was a bit heartless as well to those of us who have been suffering for years and years. Cancer is a terrible thing. Scoliosis for some of is a life long battle as well. I can barely walk or stand any longer. I am in pain all the time. I have a hard time breathing. it is effecting all my major organs. I am 56 and have only further problems ahead of me. Cancer is terrible. But those of us battling continued scoliosis problems are suffering greatly and endlessly. > > ________________________________ > From: Lyta2000 <Lyta2000@... <mailto:Lyta2000%40triad.rr.com> > > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 9:25 PM > Subject: RE: New with lots of questions > > > Cancer is dreadful not scoliosis. My daughter had her surgery and while it was hard, it is done and over now and she has the rest of her life. > > From: Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> ] On Behalf Of KnightonND@... <mailto:KnightonND%40aol.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:47 PM > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Subject: Re: New with lots of questions > > sorry to respond that spinecore isn't considered adequate - don't know about schroth - it seems that nothing is a treatment other than bracing and, if that fails, surgery - scoliosis is a dreadful diagnosis > > New with lots of questions > > Hello everyone, I joined this group in hopes of finding some support and some answers. It was the only really active group I could find. > > Last week during a routine yearly physical my 13 year old daughter's doctor was concerned about her back. We went and got the xrays done that same day. The next day the doctor's nurse called and said my daughter has mild scoliosis and to come back in 6 months. That was it, just hung up after that! Didn't bother asking if we had any questions or concerns or anything! Needless to say, it left us shocked and confused. I then went and got a copy of the report and this is what it says " 10 degree dextrocurvature is present at T4. 9 degree levo curvature is observed centered at L1. No hemivertebra or other deformities of the thoracic vertebral bodies are present. Some subluxation or fracture. The paraspinous soft tissues unremarkable. Conclusion: Mild S scoliosis " > > Now, we have no idea what any of this means! We don't know if we should be seeking a second opinion or are we ok to wait the 6 months for another check up? Should we seek out a specialist? Can she still participate in sports and PE at school? Are there any limitations? What do all those numbers and words in the report mean? > > As you can, we are very confused. I love her doctor very much and I fully trust the doctor but she kind of dropped the ball on this by not offering us any information! So, I am here hoping to find some answers and some advice! > > Thanks > Jenn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi Amber, It sounds like you have truly risen to the challenges that life has thrown at you ... good on you. You are an inspiration. Best of luck to you and your little ones and with winning the contest ... I voted for you! M. ________________________________ From: Amber <elekkra2001@...> Scoliosis Treatment Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:04:52 AM Subject: Re: Cancer/Scoliosis  I had cancer and scoliosis, and I can honestly say scoliosis can be worse. After 2 years my cancer was in remission and was gone for good. But the scoliosis, I've had over 11 surgeries, and I am only 28 years old. They have not stoppped the pain, or made the appearance of the back any better. However, I manage to still keep a smile on my face, because we are only given one life to live, so might as well make the most of it. Side note: I am in a contest for Readers Digest about my life. Could you please read it and vote, i would greatly appreciate it. I promise the link isn't spam. ;o) Thanks. http://apps.facebook.com/yourlifecontest/node/454 > > You are right for those that have been suffering for years and years with scoliosis. But if you follow this thread from the original poster, it was about a 13 year old girl. She isn’t miserable yet and can get things corrected at a young age and then hopefully not have to live her entire life with suffering and pain. I don’t want a parent of a 13 year old to think that it is the worst thing in the world. Sometimes it can be fixed. > > > > LYta > > > > From: Scoliosis Treatment [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ] On Behalf Of Sara Dolan > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:10 AM > Scoliosis Treatment > Subject: Cancer/Scoliosis > > > > > > You are comparing apples and oranges. Your comment was a bit heartless as well to those of us who have been suffering for years and years. Cancer is a terrible thing. Scoliosis for some of is a life long battle as well. I can barely walk or stand any longer. I am in pain all the time. I have a hard time breathing. it is effecting all my major organs. I am 56 and have only further problems ahead of me. Cancer is terrible. But those of us battling continued scoliosis problems are suffering greatly and endlessly. > > ________________________________ > From: Lyta2000 <Lyta2000@... <mailto:Lyta2000%40triad.rr.com> > > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 9:25 PM > Subject: RE: New with lots of questions > > > Cancer is dreadful not scoliosis. My daughter had her surgery and while it was hard, it is done and over now and she has the rest of her life. > > From: Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> [mailto:Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> ] On Behalf Of KnightonND@... <mailto:KnightonND%40aol.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:47 PM > Scoliosis Treatment <mailto:Scoliosis Treatment%40> > Subject: Re: New with lots of questions > > sorry to respond that spinecore isn't considered adequate - don't know about schroth - it seems that nothing is a treatment other than bracing and, if that fails, surgery - scoliosis is a dreadful diagnosis > > New with lots of questions > > Hello everyone, I joined this group in hopes of finding some support and some answers. It was the only really active group I could find. > > Last week during a routine yearly physical my 13 year old daughter's doctor was concerned about her back. We went and got the xrays done that same day. The next day the doctor's nurse called and said my daughter has mild scoliosis and to come back in 6 months. That was it, just hung up after that! Didn't bother asking if we had any questions or concerns or anything! Needless to say, it left us shocked and confused. I then went and got a copy of the report and this is what it says " 10 degree dextrocurvature is present at T4. 9 degree levo curvature is observed centered at L1. No hemivertebra or other deformities of the thoracic vertebral bodies are present. Some subluxation or fracture. The paraspinous soft tissues unremarkable. Conclusion: Mild S scoliosis " > > Now, we have no idea what any of this means! We don't know if we should be seeking a second opinion or are we ok to wait the 6 months for another check up? Should we seek out a specialist? Can she still participate in sports and PE at school? Are there any limitations? What do all those numbers and words in the report mean? > > As you can, we are very confused. I love her doctor very much and I fully trust the doctor but she kind of dropped the ball on this by not offering us any information! So, I am here hoping to find some answers and some advice! > > Thanks > Jenn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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