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Scoliosis and a curve to the right causing lots of discomfort and pain and told that surgery is not an option I am 58 and very uncomfortable and unable to walk can you recomend a solution thankyou gillian

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MaryMary

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Sorry to hear this. I have slight scoliosis with sideways curve and sway back. For lower back I put a board under a memory foam - VERY rigid but woke up without tightness. Maybe there's an organization for scoliosis that can make a suggestion. I use a walker only so I can walk as straight up as much aS possible and DO NOT carry heavy bags thaqt make things lopsided & worse. Try a 4-wheeled walker? Thru insurance or at drug store. There are some Medline ones that only weigh 11 pounds (Walgreen's), like mine.
Take care! Good luck... (I'm 48)

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6dogs4us

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We are not doctors here and cannot recommend such things to anyone. You should ask your doctor for options to help manage the pain and help you walk.

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MaryMary

True, but... People with similar medical problems always share successes. Doctors don't know the subtleties of living with some conditions. I recovered froma spinal cord injury because my boyfriend was quadraplegic & knew how to challenge me daily. Patients get desparate. Sharing happens. Then check it with your doctor.

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