Can I have another normal childbirth with Scoliosis?
920150
I delivered 7 kids...(6 natural, 1 with an epidural)...THEN found out I had scoliosis! I also have fused disks in my lower back. I dont know how bad the curve of my spine is..altho I have had two different drs tell me I have the most crooked spine they have ever seen. You may just need to give your back time to heal since you just had a baby a few months ago. Also doing yoga stregthens the back muscles, which could help if you decide to have another baby. Since you dont have insurance maybe you can find a Health Department or Clinic that would be able to see you. GOODLUCK!
46457
I have scoleosis and spina bifida.  My problems are structural, not muscular.  I quit using my back after multiple injuries because I was so afraid that I would reinjure it.  Then the muscles in my back began to weaken.  I went to see a chiropractor, and this helped some.  He referred me to a good physical therapist (which is a rare thing in this day and age) who prescribed an exercise regimen to strengthen my core muscles.  Strengthening those muscles completely eradicates my back pain.\n\nI have walked your path (and still do frequently as I had to quit my exercise regimen for a while and the pain returned), and I literally feel your pain.  Blessings to you and good luck, and I most sincerely mean that.
1060898
You are fortunate in a way that it was seen now. Most kids get diagnosed at age 11-14.  There are a number of things that can be done.  \nSurgery is a choice when the others are not giving proper results.  The people that I know who have had surgery have had the fusion of multiple vertebrae.  This stops the progression at that location, but it is one that left them on their back for an extended period of time and in a cast for several months.  Long term outcomes depend on the person and the amount of fusion that was done, but you can expect problems above and below the fusion area to develop later in life.  Surgery of this sort will not be an option for your son at this time.\nThe bracing and body jackets have come a long way in the last number of years.  This is one place to look at this point.  The aim is to keep the spine as straight as possible so that it doesn't grow up "bent".\nThere are a number of exercises that can be done to strengthen the back muscles to hold the back straight.\nThe biggest thing is to help keep your son's spine mobile and to encourage him to stand straight.\nIf scoliosis is properly taken care of, you can expect a normal life with less pain and mobility issues than otherwise.\nAll of this information is available from your doctor, physiotherapist or orthotist.
701287
It sounds like you have a titled pelvis.  Have you had your spine checked?  There might be a chance you have scoliosis,\n\nScoliosis is a lateral (toward the side) curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. The normal spine curves gently backward in the upper back and gently inward in the lower back. When viewed from the side, the spine should show a mild roundness in the upper back and shows a degree of swayback (inward curvature) in the lower back. When a person with a normal spine is viewed from the front or back, the spine appears to be straight. When a person with scoliosis is viewed from the front or back, the spine appears to be curved. \n\nMy injury is from a car accident I don't know how you got yours.  Continue the regimen to lose weight that always helps as well as walking it will ease the pain. \n\nI am not sure if you afraid of needles you can try accupuncture, deep tissue massage and reiki massage as well as a chiropracter. \n\nIf you've already spoken with your dr and that's all the advice he's given you.  You need to see another dr.  You need to see another one and get a second opinion\n\nI don't know what type of insurance you have but you can make appt and get referrals remember your paying for the insurance your not dr and it just seems that's his thing weight weight weight.. blah blah.  I had one of those and punched him and got another one.
46672
Dextroscoliosis is more commonly known as just "scoliosis". These links may be of help:\n\nhttp://www.pediatric-orthopedics.com/Treatments/Scoliosis/scoliosis.html\nhttp://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=14&topcategory=Spine\nhttp://www.srs.org/patients/review\nhttp://www.iscoliosis.com/
73914
I had a c-section about 4 months ago. The only thing i have noticed is that about 2 in below my scar is numb! Also I have a few day where my scar is sore. But not painful.\n\nI have had a vaginal birth and a c-section and I would say if it is at all possible have a vaginal birth its an experience I would never have wanted to miss out on!\n\nThe only reason I had a c-section with my second is because I was paralyzed from the waist down on my left side for about 6 months and the slowly started regaining use. Doc was afraid that since my femeral nerve was already damaged that if i was paralzed again I may have never gained reuse! However my c-section was an awesome experience too!!!
815891
Scoliosis is a disorder in which there is a sideways curve of the spine, or backbone. Curves are often S - shaped or C - shaped. \n     In most people, there is no known cause for this curve.\nPeople with milder curves may only need to visit their doctor for periodic exams. Some people who have scoliosis need treatment.
770622
I go to the chiropractor for scoliosis and TMJ. The first week I hurt because my muscles and spine were moving. It is completely natural for you to hurt. I took ibuprofen to take away some of the pain. After a couple of weeks you won't hurt anymore. That is, unless you miss a visit! ;-)
939665
yep. sure, here's one...\n\nand another one...\n\nOh, and my wife has some...\n\nOK?  Did you get all that?  Now, about scoliosis and the massage technics for persons with it...\n\nand be careful about anyone with a broken back that has since \n'healed'...  \n\nLike this...  \n\nHTH!\n\nNext week, Swedish Massage, and then, Reflexology!\n\nWe could condense these different two year long courses down to a few cool moves, right?
110454
Yes, it's very common.\n\nNo, in most cases surgery is not a good idea.  However, surgical correction may be an option for people with severe curvature (i.e. 90 degrees to the left).  If yours is that curved mention it to your doc and he or she can refer you to the appropriate surgeon (probably a urologist)
730413
unsure what u mean!?\n\nscoliosis is curvature of the spine...\n\n...60 degrees curvature proves to be fatal.\n\n...the cause is unknown or it could be a doctor's mistake...\n\n...having it operated on is expensive no matter where you are if its in a private hospital...if u can get it via public then good luck...if u intend to get operated on...I suggest u get as fit as u can prior to the operation...avoid operations if u can...see chiroprators as much as u need regarding scoliosis...as they are helpful....\n\n...i recommend u do not go and have surgery in india or anywhere  except expensive rich countries like mine, yours, canada, europe and where ever else...cos when u wake up and move making sure you can feel your legs i'm sure u were glad u saved the money!!!  u spend what u need to...I'v done it twice and am fine now...assuming u need the surgery...
686848
My daughter just had spinal surgery for Scoliosis (March 15th) and she felt the same way.  She cried, started staying in her room, didn't want to eat.  But we kept talking her through it.  I don't know what kind you're having, but if it's the same kind, she's now happier about how she looks, as she kinda looked chubby before-- but it turned out it was her spine pushing things in directions they weren't supposed to go.  She's taller now.  She doesn't hurt as much (she had a severe curve).  She's wearing different clothes because she's proud of herself, some now.  Just remember that if it won't make you better, they wouldn't be wanting to do it.  They only do back surgery if it's warranted.  It also doesn't take as long to heal as it used to, so you will be up and around ASAP.  It's scary, but in the hands of good doctors, you'll be better than before, so look forward to it and keep your chin up.  Talk to your family and ask for a hug when you need one.  If you can't sleep, find out who you can talk to when you need some one on one in the night or maybe even ask your doctor for some meds to help, if possible.  Good luck and blessings!
727270
You'd better hope you don't get a baby with deformaties. shame on you asking such a shallow question.
1069501
I have scoliosis, so my spine is curved in a backwards "S" shape. I wish so much that it were perfectly straight. It would make me about 3 inches taller and have less back problems.\n\nLuckily mine isn't so bad that you can see it when I'm wearing my clothes, but it's pretty obvious when I'm not. I wish I could say something superficial here like having bigger breasts, but if I only have one wish, it would be the straighter back!!
837025
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature to your spine.  It is usually checked for in children and can be corrected by wearing a specially made back brace and/or surgery.  If not corrected, it can become life threatening in severe cases.
100409
it will never go back the same that it was, but you could do a bunch of crunches (like 50 a day) or you could get surgery to fix it, although if you have another kid it's just going to go back to the way it is now. Even with crunches your skin will be loose for a while (like it was right after you had the baby) but it will go back eventually.
1186814
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!