It was years before I had ever even heard of the condition Kyphosis. All throughout my years in school I was picked on and teased because of the curvature of my spine. I went to a bone and joint specialist and they said I have scoliosis. Now I am finding out that i have both Scoliosis AND Kyphosis. When I went to this doctor he referred to me as deformed and I was only 14 at the time. Can you imagine what it was like having this diagnosis at 14! Needless to say I was devastated. I have spent most of my life, even as a teenager, blaming myself for this condition, and perhaps it is all my fault that I have it due to my poor posture. I was an early bloomer and I didn't want anyone to notice how developed I was so I slouched a lot and it made me this way. I tried a back brace in school and it did nothing but make me miserable, I hated it. I have hated the way I look for years and it is now that I am an adult and people are not as cruel to me that I am able to live with this. I am starting to have arthritis and back pain where the curve is pressing on some of my nerves. Surgery is not something I am considering so I live with it and my husband is totally supportive of me. I am curious if anyone else has this and how they deal with it?
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I am 16 with this same problem. People pick on me all the time but I know this isn't my fault and I can't change it. My boyfriend supports me completely, but sometimes I feel hideous. I play sports year round and I often get moderate back pain. When people pick on me for it, they are hitting a nerve and I usually become FURIOUS with them. Most people who say something about my back, rudely and repeatedly, are not forgiven by me.
April 16, 2012 - 8:24pmThis Comment
Hi Jrhopper09,
April 13, 2011 - 7:26amThank you for sharing your story. It is very brave of you to reach out in this way. I'm sure you will inspire others with your courage. Do you continue to work with a doctor to treat your condition, or is it something you are truly just living with now?
Take care, and thanks again for being a part of the EmpowHER community.
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