Hello Everyone!
I have some exciting news to share! Exactly 1 year ago today, I was diagnosed with scoliosis! It's amazing to think I have since had spinal fusion and am 7 months post op.
About 1 1/2 years ago, I began to develop a "bump" of sorts on my left mid-lower back. Being the hypochondriac I was, I claimed many different ailments were the cause (scoliosis, cancer, I absorbed my twin in the womb, etc.). I am actually happy it was scoliosis and not some absorbed sibling or cancer.
Anyway, I am on a path to getting better! I have stopped taking PT, but I will likely begin again over summer. I can't sit without a back on a chair or a pillow, but most of the time, my back does NOT bother me.
Unfortunately, today was standardized testing day, so my back began to cramp, and I got some sharp pains. I also got quite nauseous from the pain, but it usually isn't this bad.
I have also resumed some after school activities. I was cast in my school's production of Urinetown, so I have been staying at school until 8 every night. By the end of the night, my back is usually hurting, but I just use a heating pad and take some meds.
I am hoping to be able to meet with my doctor soon to discuss why my back is still not at 100%, and see what I can do!
I will update y'all soon!
⚓️Alaine⚓️
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