Kyphosis and My Spinal Surgery: Part 1
I have kyphosis. I have known of this since last spring. I know you are probably asking what kyphosis is. I asked that question last spring. I had never heard of it and when I was referred to a specialty surgeon, I was worried.
A bend in my spine
Kyphosis is an unnatural bend in my spine. In my case, it is in my upper spine and it causes me to bend forever forward. But of course, if it were just forward, that would be bad, but maybe not terrible. As we know about the back, it is rarely that easy.
It’s painful
In my case, the forward lean has taken on more and more painful consequences. Over time I am leaning forward far more each year, to the point where walking, sitting, or lying down go from impossible to darn that really hurts. It is simply too painful to do most things and even if the pain is OK, it still causes balance issues.
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Kyphosis and My Spinal Surgery: Part 1
Oh Rick, this is a heck of a thing to be facing! Good luck, whatever decision you make – and I love that you’re keeping your sense of humour firmly in place, even if the rest of you is tilting!
Thank you PollyAnnPenguin. Stay tuned for part 2 which should be published soon. It has been a difficult decision but i think ultimately we made the right decision.
Rick, I’ve never heard of it but as you described it, I knew a man who had it. Living with it sounds awful, and treating it sounds twice as awful. I’m certain the decisions won’t be easy, as the same with the consequences of your choice. Except for the Comfortably Numb choice. I wouldn’t change it for anything.
Leigh, when I discovered what it is called, I suddenly thought of all the people I have known over the years who must of had this condition. Knowing what ultimately happened to them certainly informed me about how I want to proceed. Stay tuned for part 2
Hope the surgery helps you and you won’t be in pain!
Thank you Richard. Oh and stay tuned for part 2 .
I hope surgery turns out to be the right path for you, and you can find relief!
Thank you Bri, Watch for part 2 of the story coming in a week or two.