I have answers now to my back problems

[Amore55]

I have the results of the CT scan. I’m afraid it is not good news. It’s not kidney stones. I have severe degenerative scoliosis. My spine has a severe curvature in it, which is causing me all of the pain, discomfort and suffering. The really GOOD news is that I can still get to the gym and I have permission to lift weights and hike and do other activities that I want to do. It was looking a bit iffy when my doctor thought it was my SI joint. My mom always said that she was a tough old bird and I am trying to keep her attitude! I’m a tough old bird too, just not nearly as old as she was when she said it. I’m truly suffering all the time, let’s add this to my MS pain and make life really fun, shall we? Plus it is affecting my legs so much, as the hips are compensating for the change in my back. The interesting thing is that you can’t see it just by looking at me. Love to all of you, Kelly

[Kenu]

Prayers are with you 👍🏼🙏🙏🙏

[NanaCC]

wow that’s a lot. I just finished PT for my broken ankle one thing I learned is to keep the rest of me strong to help the ankle. Maybe PT could help you. Good luck stay tough

[Sandydemop]

Dear Kelly, so glad you have the relief to know what it is. stay strong and keep sharing it. Here for you. sending love and prayers. PS happy anniversary!

[Amore55 in reply to Sandydemop]

Thanks Sandy. I keep all of the people here in mind when I’m hurting so much. I remind myself that everyone has pain of some kind in their life. For some people it’s emotional, others it is physical. It’s very helpful to me.

[Sandydemop in reply to Amore55]

for some of us it's both but at least love heals the emotional pain.

[Amore55 in reply to Sandydemop]

Yes, that’s right. If only physical pain was healed by love that way also!

[Sandydemop in reply to Amore55]

YES!

[mrsmike9]

Are they giving you a brace or anything??

[Amore55 in reply to mrsmike9]

Not yet, but it will come to that eventually.

[mrsmike9 in reply to Amore55]

My youngest had severe scoliosis. When we first adopted him he had to wear a full body brace to hold off the S shape from getting worse until he got older. It worked, until it progressed too much. He had his entire spine fused and his height went up by 4"! But his entire spine was involved, not just a section.

I sure wish you well and hope you get relief soon.

[Turtlepie]

Glad that you have an answer for what is going on sorry that you are in so much pain. Sending prayers

[Amore55 in reply to Turtlepie]

Thank you. We need more Oliver pics!

[Turtlepie in reply to Amore55]

I am sorry I haven't post much lately but I am watching Oliver more now since the other grandma has left her husband and is working part time now

Shopping with grandma

[Amore55 in reply to Turtlepie]

Thank you for the Oliver pictures! I’m enjoying them. I love to see anyone’s grandkids!

[Turtlepie in reply to Amore55]

You're welcome

[twooldcrows]

so glad you were able to get some answers to the pain ...lift those weights and go on hikes and get rid of the stones and i bet you will feel great ...keep on keeping on just like your mom told you how she was ....love and happiness...

[Amore55 in reply to twooldcrows]

Thank you. You always cheer me up, it’s great to have your kind words! 🥰

[jimeka]

At least lifting weights will help you with your balance and may help with the curvature of your spine. 👍💜

[Amore55 in reply to jimeka]

Yes, it will strengthen my core, but only surgery can possibly straighten my spine. If I have to do that at some point, I will.

[Xvettech]

so happy you finally have answers! Glad you can still do everything you want! Keep pushing! Sorry you have to add this to the ms. I think the ms is more than enough, but apparently life disagrees 😂

[Amore55 in reply to Xvettech]

I guess we deal with the cards we get! I’m glad it’s this and not something worse. Take care and I appreciate your comments!

[Xvettech in reply to Amore55]

you take care too!

[mrsmike]

You finally have an answer to all your pain. Stay strong. Thinking and praying for you.

[Amore55 in reply to mrsmike]

Thank you. So nice to get so much love and support.

[Elizt3]

I’m sorry for all of your pain. Did you take any meds for your MS pain? How will the scoliosis be treated?

[Amore55 in reply to Elizt3]

I have been taking hydromorphone for my back pain. Before that I had not been taking anything for my MS pain. It’s really strong stuff. I think eventually I will get a brace and surgery possibly. Thanks for your concern, I am so grateful.

[Graip76]

You have such a wonderful attitude. I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Hopefully pt will help you. I just completed my 145th time at pt. It’s slow but when I look back it is amazing what has been accomplished. You ARE inmy prayers 🙏

[Amore55 in reply to Graip76]

Thank you! I always want to try to stay positive, but sometimes it’s difficult to do.

[sashaming1]

I suspect and hope that there are things you can do to help reduce the effects and progression of degenerative scoliosis. Some info I got from online: Nonsurgical treatments for degenerative scoliosis include:

avoidance of activities that worsen symptoms

physical therapy, Pilates or yoga to strengthen muscles

moist heat or cold

acupuncture

spine manipulations

oral medication

injected medications

spineuniverse.com/condition...

[Amore55 in reply to sashaming1]

Yes, I found those too. I have done yoga for about two years now. I’m grateful that it keeps me limber. The moist heat at pt helps so much!

[hopeandgrace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[Amore55 in reply to hopeandgrace]

Many thanks 🙏

[Brindisi1]

Dear Kelly.

I just saw a webinar with Dr. Loren Fishman on osteoporosis. He has 12 exercises thar stimulate the bones to renew themselves

.in course of talk he also has exercises for scoliosis. That help strengthen spine. I have some scoliosis & looked briefly. But super busy this week.

I will try to get webcast to send to you. Need to do on computer not phone. He may have some you tube on scoliosis, haven't looked up yet.

Best to you.

[Amore55 in reply to Brindisi1]

Oh, thank you so much! Very helpful.

[kdali]

I think your attitude will take you very far still 🙏

[Amore55 in reply to kdali]

Thank you, sweetie. I try.

[falalalala]

🙏🏼

[lbenmaor]

Stay Strong! My prayers are going out to you.

Leslie

[Mollyabigail]

I am sorry about your scoliosis. I have it too. We tough old birds have to stick together. Prayers for you, Kelly!

[Tazmanian]

Good luck

[hairbrain4]

Sorry to hear that. Is there anything they can do to straighten it up to relieve the pain?🙏🙏🙏

[309Ygi]

so happy you can still go to the gym and your out door fun . Keep on keeping on