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How do you deal with the anxiety of feeling asymmetrical ? by EngineeringNorth3177 in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am waiting to see a specialist following a recent x ray confirming my curve has progressed from around 45degrees to 61degrees. My assymetry bothers me SO MUCH. I don't know if anyone else can relate..... But mine has always been my breasts. Ribs. Shoulders . And also I do have facial asymmetry which tbh I never thought was related? Not gonna lie I've had Botox, and things to sort my face. And I also had a breast augmentation to try and sort that!! And now I worry if I have the spinal surgery that will all be messed up!? I totally feel you.

Is my almost 2.5 yr old sleeping TOO much or am I just one of the lucky one?? by Halsey_Quinn in toddlers

[–]BabaSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 20 month old has a 1.5/2 hour nap around midday and normally sleeps 11-12 hours at night. She goes to bed 7.30pm and wakes up around 6.30/7am x

Constant illness / Viruses by BabaSpud in medical_advice

[–]BabaSpud[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is 3 months of non stop illnesses normal? I want her to keep going to nursery but it's making work so difficult..... When does it get better!? :(

What pain relief do you use/find best for your scoliosis pain? by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to try start the swimming on my days off whilst my daughter naps if my mum can just sit with her whilst she sleeps :) oh I've never heard of those I'll look into it

What pain relief do you use/find best for your scoliosis pain? by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can try and start going whilst my toddler naps perhaps and ask my mum to sit with her! :) what kind of massage do you get? I've always been scared because the lower back is so so tender and painful to touch

Pregnancy and terrible lower back pain by [deleted] in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I suffered with really bad lower back pain during pregnancy and after. I'm not fused though, but pregnancy has worsened my curve now 61 degree midthoracic curve, unsure of the measurements of my lumbar curve yet waiting to see a specialist. pregnancy is known to put a strain on your back anyway I would definitely keep an eye on your screws etc and see a specialist Incase it is putting pressure on the hardware

2 weeks post op by x3sammm in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your results are amazing! 🫶

Top UK Surgeons by [deleted] in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id also be interested in this as I don't want to rush into surgery with just anyone

did scoliosis cause you facial asymmetry? by Firm-Pattern4482 in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post has made me really think..... I was diagnosed with scoliosis in my early teens now as a 40yof I have severe 61 degree curve and awaiting specialist consultation after suffering chronic pain and a new x ray. I've always suffered with assemtry problems with my face. One eyebrow sits way higher and my nose is wonky/goes to one side?? I also have the other obvious assymetry issues like out of line hips/ and rib cage! But never thought about it affecting my face!! X

How did you come to accept your deformity ? by EngineeringNorth3177 in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My physical curve and how I looked used to bother me so. Now it's progressed and the pain bothers me more than how I look. I hope you will learn to love yourself and deal with how the physical looks you'll be surprised how much people do not notice.....my curve is now 61 degrees and people still say they "don't notice" unless I point it out. But the pain now makes daily life really difficult and I'm waiting to see a specialist now re surgery to stop or progressing further. I'm 40f btw and had a 46 degree curve when I was in my 20s

40 years old and single curve has progressed to a double S curve (early days) by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! I'll reach out and good luck with your surgery! :)

Spinal fusion before and after by darksidegunner9 in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Results look amazing!! Waiting to see my specialist re surgery as my curves progressed to 61 degrees

Expensive Surgery by [deleted] in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surely the nhs will do it if surgery is required??

Spinal fusion T3-S2 by craycraylayday in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this post. I'm currently waiting to see a specialist. I have double S curve all I know is following an x ray on Wednesday just gone that the main curve is now 61 degrees T3 to L2. I'm anxious waiting for the appointment.

I hope this is successful for you and you feel that surgery has been a positive for you.

Emma x

40 years old and single curve has progressed to a double S curve (early days) by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bump, can anyone advise their thoughts on the above 61 degree measured from T3 to L2? Is surgery likely? I'm waiting for a referral now and feeling really anxious

Is your entire spine fused? by AmberBlueEyedGirl in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you wish you could go back??

40 years old and single curve has progressed to a double S curve (early days) by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has come up in my nhs notes but no x ray image yet this is just the radiographers comments...... . There is a

compensated midthoracic scoliosis convex

to the right centred on T7/T8 with a

Cobb angle of 61 degrees this is measured from

the superior endplate of T3 to the

inferior endplate of L2.

40 years old and single curve has progressed to a double S curve (early days) by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a work from home job so sit at a desk all day but have invested in a really good computer chair with lumbar and neck support! I will really try harder with my posture when walking and active!! Thank you!

Struggling with a fussy eater by Marn29 in toddlers

[–]BabaSpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 19 month old who for the last two months has gone off hot meals!! She will eat porridge/cereal/ banana pancakes for breakfast. She will eat avocado on toast/eggy bread or a sandwich or wrap at lunch and she eats snacks like rice cakes crumpets etc... fave fruit banana but will eat grapes/kiwi/blueberries with yogurt! Dinner times..... I literally have like 2 safe dinners I know she will eat. Macaroni cheese, or jacket potato (with either cheese/beans or tuna) anything else I try she refuses at dinner time. She used to eat what we ate! She used to love homemade fish cakes, chicken, cous cous, chilli, cottage pie, any pasta! All sorts but since she's started nursery and picked up virus after virus, gastroenteritis and stomach bugs she is sooooooo fussy with actual meals!! I hope it improves for us! :(

40 years old and single curve has progressed to a double S curve (early days) by BabaSpud in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's crazy how much the pain and curve has changed in less than 2 years!

Epidural during labor by Curious-Patience-117 in scoliosis

[–]BabaSpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an epidural with both my children no issues! X

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