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How Can Severe Scoliosis Be Treated?

I have severe scoliosis at a 53°angle, that radiates to my left arm and leg- i also have severe diabetic neuropathy in my hands and feet- and sciatica nerve damage in my back, and spinal stenosis as well- i have been maintaining my medication for the back problems with the same medication for 14 years and now i have been having my pcp take over bcuz the only thing that i can do is maintaine the medication or have a rod fused in my back with nuts and bolts, and all of the drs say that ill be in the same situation again in five years, and the surgery has a 2&1/2 year of recovery and i have a two year old--- i really need to find a new dr bcuz my pcp has cut my medication in half and im struggling throughout the day NOW and finding it very hard to care for my children s needs i have two boys, and im now getting a aide to help me with my health needs at home i live in pgh pa can anyone please help me to find a dr that will just put me back on my regular medication that i was maintaining for 14 years?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

Consult a spine surgeon and get evaluated.

Most probably you will improve with surgical correction.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Severe Scoliosis Be Treated?

Hello, Consult a spine surgeon and get evaluated. Most probably you will improve with surgical correction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician