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Increasing, Severe Scoliosis Causing Intense Discomfort With Frequent Neck And Back Pain. Advised Fusion. Other Options?

I have severe scoliosis (about 100 degree curve) that has aquired over the past seven year or so. I had a mild one at the age of 3 when I obtained an SCI, but by the age of six and wearing a brace it went away. Like I mentioned it came back about seven years ago and has slowly increased in severity. I am currently seeing a doctor, but he says the only thing he can do is a fusion and I really DON T want that. It is getting to the point where no matter how i position myself I can t get comfortable and I usually wake up in the morning with my neck and sometimes my back hurting. I m thankful I don t have any lung or heart problems yet. Any suggestions on what I can do?
posted on Mon, 23 Apr 2012
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Hello Jaz,
Welcome here on hcm.
You wrongly thought.
Actually you want comfort from the problem.
So you have no option other than operation.
So go for it.
Thanks
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Increasing, Severe Scoliosis Causing Intense Discomfort With Frequent Neck And Back Pain. Advised Fusion. Other Options?

Hello Jaz, Welcome here on hcm. You wrongly thought. Actually you want comfort from the problem. So you have no option other than operation. So go for it. Thanks