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My condition has gotten A LOT better since this photo. In this photo
my degree was 108, and now I'm down to 65. 
and better as it is, so I don't think the surgery would be needed
right now anyway.
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Well, it is ultimately your choice. But if at some point some jackass does decide that you require surgery, find a decent doc. I've seen some poor chick with serious scoliosis that got operated by the doctor from Frankenstein, and it looked like a Freddy Krueger X-Ray after he was done.
Stay away from crappy doctors.
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That's very sad to hear about what happened to her.
And I shall; thanks for the warning!
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I should say so, I can't imagine people drilling shards of metal into your spine (and to top it off: do it incorrectly!) helps with the pain. Personally, I would kill her doctors.
Still, there it is. As far as "medical advice from the internet" goes, be careful of what doctors you pick seems the most sound.
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UGh, half the reason why I have no plans on
getting the surgery.
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You have scoliosis as well?
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Muscular, yes. Don't know if it's the same thing. I've never needed a brace and didn't really trouble me until 5-6 yeas ago, but my pictures look the same.
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Wow! It's always cool to meet other people with the same condition.
What do you mean, you don't know if it's the same? As in, your scoliosis has
been caused by muscular issues, vs your spine being crooked/deformed on it's own?
Or...?
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I guess I mean I don't know if our experience has been the same. I was not even aware of the condition until I failed my first military physical (I was later granted a waiver, but I had to write to the President to get it). And, my condition never caused me any difficulty until a few years ago; I can no longer walk long distances or stand for long periods.
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My condition is rather complicated, since it could have been caused
by anything. I have a lot of contributing factors, in a sense. When
I was about 2, I took a pretty serious fall that could have had something
to do with it. When I was 10, I broke my tail bone rather clean. Also,
most of my family has my condition, so it could also be hereditary.
So, no one really knows what could have caused it! I found out about it
when I had just turned 11, but turns out, I had had it since I was 6 is
what they told me.
I can't walk very long distances either, though lately I've been working on
that, and am getting better. In the summer I walk four miles every morning
on a trail, which has been great considering how much my condition used to
restrict me. I swim a lot too, and that has really helped! Standing is a
whole different story, though. I can't usually stand for more then 10 minutes,
and that hasn't changed since I was very little. Some stuff you just have
to take with a grain of salt though, I guess!
I hope your condition doesn't cause you too much pain, though. 
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I know how mine got this way (1/4 difference in leg-length), it seems your condition is rather more complicated. I'm impressed at how you're handling it. Four miles a day! I do wish I could do that again (I love hiking); perhaps if I work at strengthening my back muscles, I can.
It was much worse a couple of years ago; a few sessions with a chiropractor and some time at the gym helped. The pain is mostly dull, inconvenient, and manageable. Thanks.
I do hope it improves for you as well.
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My legs are a little off as well! Not so much lately,
but still, a little bit so. 
been a really resilient person, I don't settle for, and
if I'm affected my some condition, I'm going to make the
best of it! Or at least, that's what I try my hardest to
do. To be honest, I'm not too much of a hiking fan, but
in the morning when it's cool outside, all the dogs are out
and it's so quiet. It's a great escape and does wonderful
toning work on the legs! haha.
I've noticed compared to how I was about two years ago back
muscle wise, I can do a lot more now then I could before.
Swimming has helped so much, too, so I definitely would suggest
that if you ever get the chance. My back muscles are not much
to brag about, but I can say that ever since I've been working
on them, everything has become easier. I have a 60-ish curve
(down from 108!!!) so that's kinda saying something! haha.
I go to a chiropractor every two weeks, and a orthopedic massage
therapist every week, and that has helped greatly as well!
As long as it's not debilitating (I remember those days!) then good
on you!
Thank you!
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I bike everywhere since walking is difficult; guess if I spent the same working on my back muscles would help. I'm in Oregon visiting my mom. I found one of the photo project I want to do requires more walking than I can currently handle; time to get the back in shape, if I can.
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Biking everywhere is really cool, and great for you, too!
I plan on getting my own bike here soon so I can do the
same. 
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Yeah, the bike is good; gives me a lot more mobility than I would normally have.
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most of the times, yes, some serious ouch!
the other half of the time, just kind of,,,icky.
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yeah! any other question you have, feel free to ask!
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I to have scoliosis as well..it ain't fun thats for sure. I was diagnosed a year ago and the docs told me my spine was 32 or 36 degrees and that I was lucky because I stopped growing. Every now and then my back starts to hurt but you eventually get used to it. I hope you recover well. ^_^
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wow! Thank you for the comment, and for the wishes of getting well.
Has your curve stopped along with when you stopped growing? Was that was prevented it from getting any worse?
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You are very welcome! Just hang in there ^_^ And yes my curve have stopped growing thank god! lol I went to the doctor a year ago about it and they said I stopped growing so therefore my curve have stopped curving as well. If it wasn't then I would be in big trouble
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I've been living with Scoliosis for about 8yrs now, so I know what you mean!
I'm so glad you stopped growing, so that the curve did as well!
How tall are you?
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Poor you. I bet it's hard for you also. I hope you don't have to have surgery and if you do I hope you recover very well. And yes I am happy also that I stopped growing but sadly my height is short lol i'm 5 ft in a half. I'm 21 years old trapped in a 16's yr old body 
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It can be, but I take it with stride.
Thanks! LOL I know what you mean!
I'm actually 13, 14 on Jan 6th, but I'm 5'9 on a good day (you ever have those? 
My scoliosis is doing actually much much better lately!
Last year, in 08, was when this was taken. I was at 79' on the bottom and 41' on the top, but now I'm 66' on the bottom and only 14' on the top.
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Oh my you poor thing! =\ You got it bad. I'm just happy that you don't have to deal with so much pain now and that you're doing better. Thats good news! Wow 13 years old and you're tall..wish I was tall like that when I was your age
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well, everyone has their problems, this is just mine.
Thanks!
yeah, lol, I'm quite tall for my age
Thank you very much! and to you as well!
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Oh my! I hope your recover well
You don't have to answer my question but, can you feel your spine bent like that?
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Thanks for the comment!
Of course I'd answer! Any questions you have, personal or not, about this condition I AM COMPLETELY open to answering!
actually, yes, I can! It becomes normal after a while, sometimes when people are like "does it hurt?" you answer "well, no." only because you become used to it. When I pay attention, I can most definitely feel it bent in this way.
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OH wow, that's so odd, thank you for answering my question
I really hope you the ebst with getting your spine back in place
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Of course! Ask any question you like dear!
honestly, they're fun to answer.
Thank you very much!
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You're welcome!
I saw one of your other pictures with the chair, I found that so interesting how the treatment is to pull you in the opposite way that you spine is, I really like medical stuff... I want to be in health care when I get older it's so interesting!
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ah, thank you!
It is VERY interesting! If you have any questions feel free to ask me, I'm an open book dear!
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you're incredibly welcome dear!
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I used to have scoliosis too >8U
But got surgery back in May and the recovery period ? TORTURE MAN D8
so yeah , I hope it gets fixed soon ? > u<
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heyyyy-heyyy! Rock on my twisted and once-twisted friend!
yeah, I could only imagine! The recovery periode, no matter which treatment you choose, is always hell!
But hey, its worth it if it works
why was it so painful for you?
Thank you! Actually, sense this (13 months ago) I've recovered around 15%!
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lol ! yuhp ~ I couldn't get up & into bed for like , 2 months . D8 My dad had to help me . And I took lots of painkillers . xP
And my appetite wasn't so big either .
Oh good ! I hope it will be 100% soon ! <333
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aww....
yeah, I was hooked pretty bad on painkillers.
Thank you!
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Yeah , but I'm so glad I don't need to take them anymore hehe . <3
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