Carissa had an appointment with the doctor earlier this month. Her scoliosis is progressing and is now at 70 degrees. I have not been happy with the current treatment that past few years. I feel the doctors have lacked in teaching her exercises from the very beginning. The brace that she is wearing is obviously not working.
I would like to try different treatment from the Clear Institute. It is very intense. I have contacted one doctor but I want to actually talk to some patients that went through this treatment. Here is a website with some information about treating scoliosis.
The doctors have told us that she has about another year left before she stops growing. This means we really want to lower the curve before she stops growing. We need for her spine to de-rotate and straighten out as much as possible. I don't want her to lose movement in her spine or fluid in her discs. I don't want Carissa to suffer with back pain as she gets older. Right now she has constant headaches, fatigue, and lack of energy. The doctors have said that it is because the high degree of the curve. This high degree curve can cause decreased oxygen and lung capacity. Which means it causes permanent lung damage. You should see her x-rays! The doctors have said that she has a very aggressive form of scoliosis.
Please keep Carissa in prayers. We want her to be healed.
Also, pray for my husband that he will be in agreement with me on this. I know that this new treatment will be very expensive but it is worth it. Insurance will not pay for this treatment. You really cannot put a price tag on health.
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