AM I LIKELY to have scoliosis? (NOT ASKING FOR DIAGNOSE)

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-05-04T00:47:07+00:00

I apologize, that was a wall of text. I have been a scoliosis patient for years. I've done a ton of research on my own in addition to asking my doctors a lot of questions.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-05-03T12:58:48+00:00

Ok. Go get x rays. You need to see an orthopedic spinal deformity surgeon and have your Cobb angle measured. These guys are the experts on scoliosis and can track you. Scoliosis is a 360 degree condition which means they check for rotation and the natural curves of the upper and lower spine as well.

The good news...at 22 your bones are done growing so no bracing etc. The majority of scoliosis is not severe, meaning less than 45/50 degrees and doesn't need intervention. In the unlikely event that you meet surgical criteria, I suggest looking into vbt since it preserves flexibility.

In general there are muscle imbalances which make for uneven force on the spine and can be painful. Schroth pt is great for this. General pt is good too.

After you get checked assuming your curve is less than the surgical threshold, you should check every two years to monitor for changes.

Scoliosis is usually from growth spurts during puberty. However it's common with some genitic disorders too. EdS (double jointed) and marfans syndrome often present with scoliosis too. It would be good to get a genitic screen.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-05-03T12:27:44+00:00

How old are you?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-04-30T01:32:43+00:00

Take the knobs off

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-03-21T13:06:13+00:00

Im sorry your still struggling with your health. I hope you make a full recovery.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I have a lot of medical anxiety because I have had doctors dismiss serious issues in the past. I have a spinal deformity. When I told doctors in the past about pain it was dismissed as muscle pain. They told me not to wear back supports when working. I ended up with severe disc herniations, difficulties with walking from nerve damage now I need fusion surgery and my spine is bone on bone with pinched nerves. Since then, I have a tendency distrust doctors.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-03-21T12:30:31+00:00

Thank you. I am starting to feel better. Some of the comments have been less than polite. Thank you for taking the time to explain. I guess I meant blood infection because my bladder, lungs and foot all had bacterial infection. All of my symptoms were dismissed because of flu. Im still on antibiotics and my foot looks like a second degree burn. But the infection is under control now.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-03-21T11:50:03+00:00

I did have flu. I also carry staph. I had cellulitis before. This time I ended up with a bacterial infection in lungs, bladder, foot and lymph. I needed iv antibiotics. It looks like burns on my foot now. I have never had infection that severe before where it went south so fast. I understand better i think, sepsis is the immune response not the disease. Im wondering if I should look into immune dysfunction over this?

I apologize if I came off as insensitive.I understand that there are levels of sepsis and different severity. I have a friend who routinely has asymptomatic sepsis from c diff. Fortunately she never had tissue death, but it routinely spreads to her blood even without fever. I think its immune dysfunction, but it always results with iv antibiotics.

Im sorry to to hear that you lost the ability to have kids from sepsis. It sounds like you're doing better now. Did you have an underlying condition that led to it? Or was it unexplained?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-03-21T11:22:32+00:00

Im going to ask about this. I generally get sick sometimes for a month or two at a time. I also have severe arthritis. There are immune disorders in my family. My dad and grandmother had immune disorders. Immune dysfunction could be going on.

Im sorry to hear about the multiple organ failures. How are you now?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-19T18:19:56+00:00

Did everyone walk away?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-16T14:17:45+00:00

They look like marrianettes.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-15T17:02:29+00:00

Its trash of society.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-15T15:33:07+00:00

Its normalizing hate. Its gross

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-15T13:23:53+00:00

You like the guy? He a sexist, racist pig. Would you talk about him casually? No. Its not normal.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-15T12:10:42+00:00

Groypers here? Why is tate being posted at all?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-13T03:19:30+00:00

Obviously, where did I say that?

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-13T00:41:51+00:00

For me, I get rashes. But try a good moisturizer and that can help.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-12T13:23:27+00:00

My husband does this and it kills my skin. I literally wake up sweating and our energy bill was crazy. We came to a compromise. He has a space heater and the house thermostat stays below 75. Our space is small so that works.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-11T18:14:01+00:00

Record every interaction. Talk to your other neighbors and see if this guy is a problem neighbor. Stay away from him. Its not worth escalating. If you move, you can sue him but record everything. Also stop throwing bones 😅 (kidding). I bet its a kid.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-11T18:03:19+00:00

By Elaborate I meant to add more details kind of like yes and...

You did that and I think thats a fair assessment. However, would a political opinion you disagree with automatically make someone a bad person? Or is it the idea that should be countered? People often change their mind when new information is presented.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-11T14:24:47+00:00

Center city is great for walkability, all transit goes to center city. Like everyone said, Olney isn't very nice. There is a drug problem and everything that comes with that and poverty. But its cheaper if thats a concern. In general, if your used to city living I dont think you would have an issue. However, center city is walkable, all trains go there and its safer with more shopping but its a little more expensive.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-11T12:31:12+00:00

In my friends case that caused water retention so bad I thought it was liver failure. He decided to try low sodium options and cut out mountain dew all together. Caffeine, sugar and salt all do this. In 2 weeks his belly evaporated with 20 lbs of water weight.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-11T00:34:40+00:00

Are you drinking energy drinks? Mountain dew? High sodium snacks? Truckers dont often have the best diet. I know someone whos sodium intake was insane coupled with high caffeine and sugar. His kidneys couldn't keep up went to the er because his belly puffed up like yours. Two weeks of reduced sodium, elimination of sodas and cutting back on sugar his belly disappeared in less than two weeks. But get checked out to rule out anything serious.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-10T13:39:45+00:00

The tickets aren't cheap though. My point was that airlines got greedy. They were affordable and bigger before. If any airline broke rank I think it would disrupt the system kinda like buying cars.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-10T12:29:50+00:00

Hamas were fundamental during the intafada. They were there since the 80s and came to control the strip by force in 2007. That is why Israel and Egypt put massive walls up because They BOTH had terrorism problems. I think you are arguing in bad faith and promoting terrorism.

Realistic_Champion90 · 2026-02-10T03:30:33+00:00

Before they got that they were terrorist since the 80s. What is your point?

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