I have been diagnosed with Camptocormia ( bent back syndrome ) recently and having a hard time doing what I used to do caring around a rollator and a cane. Finding information and people besides medical terms has been difficult if not impossible. Only found two people and neither one will talk about it. I have a mild case of CP but that has never really been an issue until now and it gets in the way since being diagnosed with Camptocormia. I also have venous statious in my legs and have to be careful not to even brush them up against anything. Add to that being diabetic also with a weight problem because of inactivity. I am looking for solutions to the Camptocormia as meds have not worked and trying the botox injections again coming up in a few weeks with a new Doctor. Also looking or starting to look for some kind of brace that might hold me up if the botox doesn’t work or does not work fully. Found a brace support system but they have not found a producer for the manufacture of them yet so hanging in there for that to happen. Suggestions or comments welcome……….
One thing I would like to point out to those searching for a diagnosis for their bent over posture. When viewing the MRI/X-RAY from a back view, while facing forward, the rear view of the vertebrae should show two black dots at the point where the vertebrae merges with and forms the spine. The black dots are muscles, two per vertebrae. With Camptocormia these small muscles atrophy and are individually replaced with white dots, which is fat/adipose tissue. The cause of this unknown, even among those who study and are familiar with Camptocormia. No known pharmacological response. Best assistance is through walks, throughout the day, which prevents atrophy of other major muscle groups, and gets us out, thus my search for the best walker, and brace, when needed.
Hi Bob @rjmcb, Thank you for sharing this post. Your description of your diagnosis of Camptocormia almost perfectly describes how I've been walking for the past 2 or 3 years. I'm in my mid 70s now but my wife has told me that I walk like an old man since I was in my 50s. Thanks to your post and a private message from my friend @artscaping I now have some information I can use at my next doctors appointment which is scheduled in the Spring but I may move up if possible. Thanks again…John
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