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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Due To Diverticulosis And Scoliosis
I am an 80yrs old woman, I have had scoliosis diagnosed 3years ago, I have been told at my age it is too traumatic, after 3yrs backwards and forwards to an orthopedic hospital, that an operation wasn t suitable, I now have a very large abdomen, I do have difaticulosis, along with my scoliosis I cannot get any pain advice directly, pain management, two visits, when I have pain sit down for half an hour till pain subsides, I have pain 24/7, any advice will be appreciated, Sheila Edwards
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
physiotherapy and medical treatment can give some relief, always take advise from orthopedic surgeon. symptomatic treatment can be given.consult physical rehabilitation doctor for recommendation of physiotherapy and prosthesis for rehabilitation.
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