So I am 19 now, but was first diagnosed with Scoliosis when I was 14. For those of you who don't know what Scoliosis is, it is an unexplained curvature of the spine, cause is unknown and there are various treatments available for people diagnosed with this condition. I have a double major curve both in the mid 70s, which is pretty substantial! Don't worry scoliosis sufferers you aren't alone!! It's more common in girls, of course it would be, we get all the bad luck with periods, pms and childbirth!! But it's not as bad as you would imagine, at least not for me, I had no back pain whatsoever, of course after hours and hours of shopping I may get a little bit achey but doesn't everyone? I have tried various treatments, bracing, physio and my newest one will be surgery. I am scheduled for 2 surgeries this summer in the National Orthopaedic Hospital in London, I am surprisingly not nervous at all... Sure it's going to hurt and it'll take me a while getting back into the swing of things but its only a couple of months out of my whole life! Having such a supportive family and friends sure does help though..I'll continue to ramble on until after my surgeries to let you all know bits and pieces about me & my scoliosis journey! xxLJ
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