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Hi all, I have degenerative scoliosis they tell me. I want to know what effect it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149604/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2020

@willow5, I'd like to add my welcome. You've received some helpful replies from others. As per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080858/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Netta here. 76 yrs. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis at age 60. My goal is to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149524/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2018

I am trying to see a neurosurgeon at Mayo who would recommend scoliosis surgery from T10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354005/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 22, 2025

Good morning. I am MollyB. I was just diagnosed with scoliosis. I did not know I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149266/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 26, 2017

I also caught a thread under Spine Health you might want to read: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adult-scoliosis/?pg=4#comment-1351668

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352413/

Discussion: Feedback on thoracic Spine T-2-T11 (fusion) rods?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

I'm Jeri. I am 75 and was diagnosed with scoliosis about 15 years ago. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149265/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 26, 2017

Hi, what is your degree of curvature and is it affecting your day to day activities?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277073/

Discussion: Surgery for progressive scoliosis and severe spinal stenosis recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

@kdsm, the very best of chiropractics is the way they understand the full spinal effect of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102313/

Discussion: Mid-back muscle spasms 4 times a year for 20 years

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I don't think a Dexa scan can show Scoliosis. It is used to show bone density....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849556/

Discussion: Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

I am far from an expert on scoliosis, and I have now developed it myself, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149309/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 28, 2017

I understand scoliosis is heriditary if it appears at birth or in early teens. I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149407/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

I have taken Tylenol for over 20 years. I take two 500 mg twice a day....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797399/

Discussion: Elevated liver enzymes due to acetaminophen?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Yes! I was evaluated and diagnosed by an extremely knowledgeable and experienced NP as the ortho...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513123/

Discussion: Self help for lower back degeneration, arthritis and scoliosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 23 7:32pm

@donnapace Welcome to Connect. I am a spine surgery patient, but not for scoliosis. My PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439307/

Discussion: Do you use a posture belt for scoliosis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

The Mayo Clinic was my second opinion. The first neurosurgeon I saw, suggested the Mayo as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080871/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

@JustinMcClanahan I had degeneration of my spine, which caused a scoliosis. I had surgery from T-10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149598/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2020

@carol6 Hello, Carol. I wanted to welcome you to Connect. I don't have scoliosis, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797545/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

@gbguillo74, welcome. You are asking about @sherrym25's experience at Mayo Clinic. I moved your post to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445471/

Discussion: My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

Scott 56 year old male have had life long symptoms from scoliosis. I was aware of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149293/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 27, 2017

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