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I recently just found out that I have scoliosis. I have to get a brace and was fitted today for it. I'm going to have to wear it a minimum of 16 hours a day. I was wondering if there is any one who can tell me what it was like having a back brace and give me advice on when to wear it, what to do in the summer, and things like that. Thank you very much.

I've also got scoliosis, and thank goodness was not needed to be fit for a brace. But I know of people that have, and you won't really have a problem with it. It hardly shows under your clothes unless you're really into the thin-fabric-and-tiny-shirts-for-fifty-dollars generation, then you may have to change your style a bit. Wear it anytime that you're not in a swimsuit or something, and then you probably wont have to wear it as long. You are allowed to take it off to swim and do physical activities (ones that aren't restricted). I'd probably buy some baby powder or cornstarch to put on your skin in case it rubs some days, and you should be fine. I would also talk to your doctor about maybe having some physical therapy, because sometimes, that can actually make the scoliosis better. Thats what I did, and then a brace wasn't needed! Good luck! ♥

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