Hi there and welcome to "S for Scoliosis", aptly named so because "S" represents the curvature of a spine affected by double curve scoliosis, it is the first letter of scoliosis, and my name is Sophie!
The reasons I have set up this blog:
*I was a scoliosis sufferer until February 2008 when I underwent major surgery to correct my double curve
*I have been trying to raise awareness of the issue, which I feel is important because it may allow more sufferers to recognise the condition when it is in it's early stages.
*I want to try and make a positive difference in the lives of those who feel their condition brings them down
*I want to hear various opinions on scoliosis and all your stories, because it is such a common but often misunderstood condition
*I want to provide an online community for those who are either suffering from the condition, those who have had treatment or for the friends and family of scoliosis sufferers, or just anyone who is interested about scoliosis.
A little about me...
My name is Sophie, I'm 17 years old and live in Scotland.
I suffered from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (which means I had scoliosis as an adolescent, but they don't know what caused it) and had a double curve.
The pictures pretty much say it all.
Before
After
So now I want to know...
What are your ideas for the blog? What do you want to see? What are your stories? Leave a comment, or drop me a line at sofz_equi@hotmail.co.uk.
Bye for now!
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Hey I'm Kailey, 13 years old, and have a 36 degree curve. I wear a brace every night, and haven't had a surgery. Just looking to talk to some people like me.
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteI'm Maya and I've been wearing a brace for over a year (maybe two) I'm 13. I get it off in two months 48 degrees - 18 degrees
I'm proud and I also am looking for someone to talk to =)