scoliosis!!! help please fast now if your a spine doctor I NEED YOU?!

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I too have scoliosis so know what you mean changes can happen just quickly,your rib wont have grown but what happens is the more our spines curve the more our rib causes a lump as they are connected to our spine,so your spine could well have curved further while you slept so this needs a check up without delay to be safe,

and the pain has come at the same time,so yes your curve has worsened i saw an orthopaedic with mine and they can either fit a brace or as in my case i had the surgery and am fine now,i have still got an S shape as i was fused in that position as my curve was severe,

i am not a doctor as you have guessed but have lived with scoliosis for the past 27 years,it is pain full and moves so causes our ribs to change shape,so see a doctor to get x-rayed to see whats caused it to change so fast,here is a link for scoliosis support they may be able to offer more advice,

it is a forum to ask answer and chat to others who have scoliosis,

http://www.scoliosis-support.org

Have scoliosis.

I had scoliosis and as a teen I had to have surgery to prevent serious problems. Docs said if I didnt have surgery before my growth spurt (sounds like you've hit yours) I would wind up crippled, paralyzed or dead. My rib cage was crushing my lungs. If you are a teen I suggest you see an orthopedic doctor NOW! Do not let it go. It will cause you major problems later if you do. If your family does'nt have insurance get on whatever goverment insurance for low income that is available in your area. There are also some civic groups or clubs that will pay for people who need help with surgery cost. Whether or not you need surgery depends on the degree of curvature you have. Tell your school counselor if your parents wont take you to the doctor. If you are an adult dealing with this, I would still get it checked out because if something this drastic happend overnight you have a serious problem that might be unrelated or indirectly related to the scoliosis.

Been there.

In scoliosis your rib cage is going to tilt to the concave side, more and more in a serious case. An orthopedic surgeon may recommend surgery, since that's what they do and they don't believe in exercise therapy.

I'd find a physical therapist who specializes in the Schroth method. She or he can give you a physical exam and tell you what you can do about the problem, and how to adopt more comfortable postures sitting, standing and sleeping. See the list on the site below.

http://www.schroth-scoliosis-treatment.c…

i have scoliosis too. i don't think ur rib pain hase anything to do with it. go see ur doctor asap.

Are you having trouble breathing or chest pain/discomfort? I would seek help immediately if so.

I'm a PA