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Scoliosis 101

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GSPhotography
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Click for larger imageClick for larger imageSince a lot of people didnt know what a scoliosis was and people told us a lot about other injuries like fractures and shit but never talked about a scoliosis I decided to post this! I was born with a really abd scoliosis and it was only diagnoced at the age of 16 thats why the doctors couldnt do anything about it! I broke several bones in my spine with ski accidents and car accidents aswell I got blood drained from my back and I feel constant pain! Its a really shitty desease! I can be cured but with a big surjery and you have to stay in a wheel chair for a while and I really dont want to ! thats why I got tatooed on my back!
Aug 13 2009 2:58AM
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michelle
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Hahaha, no kidding.

You're going to even more fucked from it the rest of your life if you don't get the surgery, but you would rather ski or have sex for a couple months then fix your back. You should check your priorities.
Aug 16 2009 9:23PM
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2+2=5
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hey i wouldn't say that. the surgery is very serious, they stick metal pins in your back and your on a wheel chair, vomiting, and feeling like shit for a while. i wouldn't just be like ok doc sign me up! the day i hear about it, you gotta really think about it for a while.
Aug 16 2009 9:47PM
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GSPhotography
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Its related with the way you grow! sometimes you cant see it until like 15 and then sudenly it shows it really sucks
Aug 16 2009 11:24PM
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_Alex_
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That really sucks. A little while ago I got xrayed to see if I had it, because I had fallen on my back and the swelling hand made my lower back look fairly distorted. Thankfully I was ok, but the x ray showed that I have an extra veratbrea in lumbar, (possibly because I'm 6'7.5 and 17).
Aug 16 2009 11:34PM
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wintersway
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pretty sure you should get the surgery so you can ski the rest of your life. miss a couple of seasons now, and be comfortable later. if you dont get the surgery, youll complain now, youll complain later, and youll wish that you had gotten the surgery before.

really, do you want to be in the pain that you are describing to us now for the rest of your life? its just going to get worse as the years go on too.
Aug 16 2009 11:58PM
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Leafman
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how many degrees is your curve, i have a 39 degree double curve
Aug 17 2009 12:02AM
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GSPhotography
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The xray is quite old , i dunno how it is rite now ! I have ot get another one done in not too long since the next ski season is about to start I dont wanna start to ski and feel like shit!
Aug 17 2009 12:22AM
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GSPhotography
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39 is really bad! how is the second curve ! i know u can see it on the xray that mine is 34,5 and 19 I think it got worse this year tho
Aug 17 2009 12:24AM
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GSPhotography
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oups sorry 13 see it got worse this year!
Aug 17 2009 12:25AM
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Scott22~
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So If we ever get in a fight, I should avoid punching you in the stomach because I might become a murderer? Ill have to remember that one. Not that I plan engaging you in fisticuffs... yet~
Aug 17 2009 4:18AM
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B-runge
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ma frann has this
Aug 17 2009 4:20AM
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secretism
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everyone im rhel abne 20, is scoliosis also cause stiff neck. i have difficulty on turning my head left to right. pls reply to me. or mail me at wonder_seeker17@yahoo.com. i need your help. im confused
Nov 18 2009 5:31AM
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Arabian.
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I don't have scoliosis, but I plan to.
Nov 18 2009 5:33AM
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Stickity
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O.o
Nov 18 2009 9:36AM
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wh@t
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word. i have chronic or persistent anemia because my blood cells just dont retain iron well enough. if i could get something done that would put me out for 2 years but at least get rid of my constant ups and downs i would do it in a heartbeat.

i guess its your choice, and it sucks for you, but im with fire chameleon.
Nov 18 2009 9:44AM
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B-runge
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haha

i lol'd

at this face

his girlfriend is like 12.....
Nov 20 2009 12:20AM
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steezebomb
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A girl in my form at school had this.
About 2 years ago she went for the surgery to fix it. She was in hospital for a few weeks while she learned to walk and then was in a wheelchair for a while.

But, shes fine now. She never has any pain and can do everything everyone else can do. She got a metal rod put in and shedoes have a gnar scar but its barely noticable.

I know that I wouldn't understand and I've never been through it but from what I have seen from her, I would definitely recommend the surgery. I'm sure it will suck being out of action for a couple months but it will definitely be worth it in the long run.

Good luck :)
Nov 20 2009 3:43AM
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dmc12380
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thats pretty gross dude.
but my roommate just got diagnosed with scoliosis a few days ago, he just gets bad back aches al the time
Nov 20 2009 7:04AM
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kingcomet32
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my friend had the same deal, he had to get the surgery was out of school for a couple months and couldnt like leave his couch, i felt awful for him
Nov 20 2009 10:51AM
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thenakedcellist
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my spine kinda hurts now..
Nov 20 2009 10:55AM
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GSPhotography
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So what we have as updates on this thread: Recently my lil sis was diagnosted with scoliosis too and shes curently begin part of a research since we are two in my family who has it. Hers is really bad she has to wear a brase over her close everyday almost... I didnt get the surgery im still waiting , ski season started and my back hurts almost everyday but ya know its the way life goes!
Dec 11 2009 2:48PM
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Delphi
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hahaha this is either the most subtle humor I've ever seen on this website or the most glaring, either way, its fucking hilarious.

and scoliosis does suck big time.
Dec 11 2009 3:20PM
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jibjunkie
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i feel super sorry for you. i dont have it but i do get back pain frequently and know how it can ruin your life. hope you get to ski again.
Dec 11 2009 3:39PM
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beezey
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I never went to the doc for it. but my shoulders were uneven stupid chyro reset my shoulder and fucked it up, my xrays show i have slight scoliosis, nothing compared to yours, but i feel the constant discomfort and one of my friends has it bad you can see the way he has to hunch. I'm sorry lady its hard to be diagnosed with something that can't get fixed. Sendin ya my vibes your a strong lady
Dec 11 2009 4:02PM
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thedutchmayn
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i feel your pain. i have a little scoliosis but i dont really give a fuck about that. i was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy a few months ago.....i dont know whats going to happen to me. im always in pain, im on over 20 g's in meds/year.
Dec 11 2009 4:21PM
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