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Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 20, 2023 | Replies (433)
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@bhamdlr

Hi,my name is Diana Rowland & I am from Helena, Ala. I have severe scoliosis compounded by arthritis. Nothing seems to help with the pain. I have an implanted stimulator,have gone to physical therapy, had one back surgery, 4 blocks, & have taken a variety of pain medications & yet the pain is always with me. One surgeon says I am too old for more surgery (74). I don’t know where that leaves me. What I do know that surgery is worth the risk to me. I am open to anything that relieves the pain.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Sep 14, 2021

Hello @bhamdlr and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can empathize with being open to anything that could potentially ease/relieve your pain after all you have been through.

I'd like to bring in members @klsteffes @lifetimepain @steeldove and @djs51 who may be able to share some of their experiences with you to see if there are other options for care that you haven't yet been presented or maybe considered.

What type of surgery did you have?

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