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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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ShepherdGen 03/15/2018

Hi, as most of you know I have a 20° S curve scoliosis that was diagnosed at 19 years. I had underweight of 55 kg from 16 to 19 years due to anxiety and psychosis. But at 20 years my weight is good now. But as I remember I was also sitting unevenly for many hours a day while playing pc games excessively and leaning to the side.

Maybe my underweight or poor nutrition, a lack of minerals or calcium made my bones soft and my bad sitting habits formed my spine to a scoliosis..? Could this be true? Or is it really just a birth defect? If it is, why was it discovered at 19 years so late?

Common I posted this question a hundred times I know... can you come up with a different answer please. Is there REALLY NOTHING I have done wrong to get a 20° S curve scoliosis? I am very anxious about it and I feel guilty when looking in the mirror. I know it's only 20° but it's still visible. Is it really not my fault?

Should I stop worrying about it once and for all? Convince me that it's not my fault. I can't believe it's just a birth defect. Why was it discovered at 19 years then? Did my underweight and poor sitting habits in school and at home infront of the pc have nothing to do with it?

Thanks for reading and for your patience.

Ms.901996C 03/15/2018

I was never underweight as a child. I ate well. Always took my vitamins and didn't sit playing video games for hours. I have a 65 percent S curve.
The time I felt a little discomfort was when I was 14 yr old. every so often I'd feel an abnormal pinch at the side of my body around my rib cage.
By the time I was 18 xrays proved it was scoliosis.

I was told it was genetic. I didn't believe it at first but I now have a 15 yr old who has it as well.
There's nothing you or anyone can do to prevent it. I do think you can monitor it so that it doesn't get worse. Braces are often recommended but I'm not sure how effective they are.

Honestly? Life goes on...with or without scoliosis. I'm just glad it wasn't a debilitating disease and I can still walk, exercise, swim..etc...
It's one of those things you can't do anything about so why stress?
:)

ShepherdGen 03/15/2018

Thank you so much! That was exactly what I was looking for! Perfect answer. :)

Ms.901996C 03/15/2018

xox

WanderingVet 03/15/2018

You might get a better answer from a doctor, but if you are diagnosed with Scoliosis, it is NOT YOUR FAULT.

If the 20° curve is caused by posture/nutrition etc it would probably only be 1-3° ... IF AT ALL. Your condition is due to Scoliosis and it is NOT your fault.

IN FACT ... you could ask your Doctor if there is a possibility of surgical procedures to correct (some of) it.

JOYHOLY 03/15/2018

Hello , we are born with scoliosis, i found out i had it after the birth of my daughter and. had years of osteophatic treatment which made me better, it eased the chronic pain, also I was taught how to sit, get up from a chair and o on, so see how to help yourself with excercise ,don't worry instead find out how you can help yourself. It is important to sit on a chair with armrest and comfortable, I was told i would be in a wheelchair by 40 , well I am in my 60 and I have other problems but not in a wheelchair, doctors can exaggerete. So get moving and find info that helps you, keep smiling,love**

sambod 03/25/2018

consult a doctor. you have been told this thru the multiple profiles you have made asking this same question.

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