my wife has scoliosis, 42 degree curve, how would pregnancy affect this condition? any experience?
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Yes, I've had a couple patents with severe scoliosis.  Both did experience more than the usual challenges common during pregnancy.  But predicting how severe those challenges might be is not something that a responsible professional would attempt without seeing the two of you in the office. \n\nIn your case, it is not at all unreasonable to talk to a specialist BEFORE you actually start to plan a family.  Both women I mentioned did manage to carry and deliver healthy children, though both required caesarean section.  Both did need adaptive means to help them with infant care, and both families did succeed in raising those children.  Yes, it was exraordinarily demanding on both parents, as it probably would be on you and your wife.  But help is available.  You two just need to start the ball rolling with a visit to your doctor.  Hey, we health professionals ain't just about fixing what's broke - we're here to help it not get broke, too!  Good luck to you and your beloved!
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have they tried genetic counseling or stuff like that?  here's one u havent heard. has she been to the chiropartor lately? if an xray is done on her spine, it can show if there are subluxations on the nerves that affect her reproductive organs. she should check it out. its not hard to fix and requires no drugs.
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I had it. I had scoliosis.  I had a 49 degree curve in my back. And I had surgery for it, which was a miracle, I recovered very well, and live a normal life. I would recommend it if you have scoliosis. But some people have to wear a brace for a while before they can have the surgery. I'm not sure why that is though. \n\nHope I helped. Email me if you have any questions.
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As a 28 year old young woman with scoliosis I have a lot of experience with back pain. The fact that the pain is radiating down to your thigh makes me think it is related to you sciatic nerve. What I have found the most helpful is yoga and pilates. The controlled movements of yoga not only strengthen your back and abdominal muscles but they also provide flexibility and stretching to the core muscles that have a huge influence on spine health. I am looking for a yoga class right now for this very reason. After physicians keep telling me to simply take ibuprofen/aleve/etc... It can get very frustrating. Especially when none of those drugs can touch the pain! I wish you the best!
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You have to work your back muscles daily. I talked to a natural nutritionist who said scoliosis is caused by a bacteria formed and settled around the spine, then as it grows it causes your spine to curve.  dAlot of working out, the stronger the muscle the straightrt the spine.
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Usually they recommend surgery at 40+ degrees.\n\nIn 2003 I had a 12 level spinal fusion for my "S" curve of 56deg thorasic (upper) and 68deg lumbar (lower) scoliosis. Like you, I also had rapidly progressing scoliosis - a stable "S" curve of 40 & 40 for years and then in less than 6 months later it was at 56 & 68.\n\nI would recommend visiting several spinal surgeons (if they specialize in scoliosis its even better) and talking to them about your back. They may or may not opt for surgery as they base the need to not just the spine, but on other things as well.\n\nIf you are in the California area I know many top scoliosis surgeons who's contact info I can give you. I also have family members that work for a spinal & neurological surgical instrumentation supply company that I can get info from as well.\n\nBest of luck!
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An underlying disease that affects the neuromuscular system, a leg-length discrepancy, or a birth defect may cause scoliosis. Scoliosis can also begin in a fetus during fetal development. Congenital scoliosis is a type of birth defect that affects the development of the vertebrae and often occurs with other congenital problems.\n\nScoliosis runs in families and may involve genetic (hereditary) factors. But researchers haven't identified the gene or genes that may cause scoliosis. Doctors also recognize that spinal cord and brainstem abnormalities play a role in some cases of scoliosis.\n\nScoliosis isn't caused by poor posture, diet, exercise, or the use of backpacks.
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i actually had a pilates instructor who was pregnant, and i asked her about the reformer.  she said that she modified the excersizes to do many of them on her side (as laying on your back can reduce blood supply to the baby after a certain period of development) and that she didn't work out as hard.  but she said that she still excersized three times a week or so.  i would think that keeping strong and healthy would be beneficial to your pregnancy!  however, i would check with a doctor, because you don't want to make a mistake... it is, after all, your child.
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you just answered one of my questions and decided to check out some of the questions you posted, which iam now glad i did. when i was 17 , me and my twin were diognosed with scoliosis( curvature of the spin) we both needed to have the harringtons rods put in to staighten our spines. which were placed on either side of our spine about a foot long apeice. it was a tramatic sergury but i thank god everyday i had it. no more pain, i can do anything no limitations except for now i sit up real staight ...ha ha.., and yes if i hadnt had the surgery i wouldnt be here today. the  curve was starting to push against my heart and liver and if that happened i wouild have died. so i thank god everyday for doctors.
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Dr. is just checking to make sure that there isn't a problem, you and baby are probably fine.  There is still time to turn from breech, they often don't settle head down for another month or so. \n\nMy littlest was in the 95th percentile too- for his head size!  (ow)  He was 8lbs 15oz.  \n\nYou will get more info from the high risk perinatologist.  It's just a precaution.  5% of babies are bigger than yours, which is still thousands of kids.  You also may be further along than they think.\n\nAll the best!
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No one can give you the answer to that but your ortho. Doctors often use different practices even in the same situation.\n\nWhy not ask her when you see her on Wednesday before she starts any work and at least that way you'll know exactly what's going to happen.\n\nGood luck!!!! :)
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I am sorry you are having back pain but it is fairly common with pregnant people. (Congrats by the way)\n1. wear "sensible shoes"(don't you hate that word sensible? - LOL)\n2.roll a towel or place a pillow behind the small of your back when sitting. Sit on firm furniture.\n3.Put your feet up.\n4.Place a heating pad on low or medium behind your back for a while.\n5.Soak in the tub ro relax those muscles.\n6.Watch your posture. Try to stand up straight. Your ears should be level with your shoulders.\n7. Have your hubby gentely massage your back while you are lying on your side.\n8. Tell your OBGYN about your pain on your next visit.\n9. Remember, this too, shall pass!!!! Be good to yourself and your little wee one!
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It could be scoliosis, or it could be your back is out or a few other things.  You need to see a physician for a diagnosis.
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Hi I knowI am not a woman but my wife has had it.  She was dealing with it ever since she first started her period but did nto knwo it and was put on the pill to control it.  When we got married it intensified and got ten times worse, sex was out fo the question, rough honeymoon.  Anyway she did the Lupron and it did the same to her as it seems to have to you, nothing.  She was a wreck and it still was there.  She did surgery and it helped for about 2 months.  HErs was stage 4.  The doc was offereing a hystorectomy but we ha just married and wanted kids but not now.  She found a chiropracter that practiced applied kiniseology.  It was kinda crazy but it worked.  She had her on all these "potions" to support her body and did alot fo work with her more emotional than physical.  Not sure what happened or how it worked but she has been Endo free for 8 yrs, zero pain.  Still struggling with the weight gain but now we can blame it on two wonderful kids.  Find a doc in your area that practices applied kinesiology, usually a chiropractor.  Sounds crazy I know but it worked a miracle for us.  All the pointion and tinctures and emotioanl counseling she did for my wife was on top of the world when it was over.
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better get an EPT and find out...sounds like there is a good chance of it. \nour baby is the joy of our life, if she is she needs to know asap so she can start taking prenatel vitamins and taking good care of her self. \nBest Wishes...this is a big deal and really serious. be positive and know that each and everyone of us are here because of the same condition. it will all work out one way or another. stay positive! Life is a gift...this could be the most important thing she ever does. Do it right and learn as much as you can together. your help is going to mean a lot to her, plus you will be an Auntie!!!!
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You are in a terrible place. My wife has MG and I understand the fear of the immobilization and helplessness it can cause. You should definitely speak with your neurologist and gyn about possible birth defects and fetal damage ASAP. There are other treatments for MG out there like other drugs, IVIG or plasmapherisis. These are all options that should be discussed immediately with your M.D. \n\nIn terms of this possible pregnancy, get yourself to the local drugstore, buy a test and find out for sure. In my opinion, your health is the most important and risking your life for a pregnancy is not an option. Of course, it is entirely up to you and your health care provider. They may be able to work out a way for you to use an alternative means of controlling your disease during the pregnancy. \n\nIf the pregnancy test is negative, you should look into other means of birth control. You can use an IUD, diaphragm, cervical cap, spermicide, condoms, or sponge. None of these rely on hormones and can prevent this issue in the future. There are non-hormonal IUDs that can be as effective as the pill for birth control.\n\nTo the other respondents that said you should have thought of this before becoming pregnant, shame! You don't know a person's situation unless you are there in the room with them. Telling this woman that she should have thought about is before she got pregnant is doing nothing for her very personal and difficult dilemma.
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scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine.  the treatment for scoliosis depends on the type of scoliosis, the degree of scoliosis, its progression and the age of the patient.  based on the information u gave, it seems your husband has adolescent scoliosis and probably progressive.  scoliosis can be treated nonsurgically using braces or surgically if severe progressive type or causing respiratory or neurologic embarassmant.  you have to consult an orthopaedic surgeon who does scoliosis corrections to check out the ideal treatment for your husband.