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Scoliosis Rib Cage Problem
I have scoliosis, and it has caused my right back rib cage to stick out. I'm so embarrassed by it that I only wear lose guy tshirts, or a sweater with everything I wear, but lose things in the summer and I refuse to wear a bathing suit, so this summer ive been having to swim in clothes and hide under a towel immediately after I get out because the wet clothes will make it noticeable. I have not seen a doctor about this because I have no money, and I researched it and it's $120,000 for surgery, and there's a chance I would be paralyzed for the rest of my life. Idk what to do, but I'm so sick of being self conscious of my body and having back pain ):
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Hello there,
This is one of those cases where not having any money may help you. Perhaps you can qualify for medicaid or a state program to assist you with, at the very least, physical therapy.
You would be astonished at how much difference physical therapy can make for some people suffering from scoliosis... night and day difference.
Imagine what it would be like to find out that your rib issue could be completely fixed, or made much less noticeable by developing the muscles in your back and sides a certain way? How much difference would that make in your life?
The doctor is your first stop. There really isn't a choice here. You could see a chiropractor (find one with excellent references from people you know, if possible) but the odds are that they will refer you to a specialist.
I don't know where you live, so I can't really do anything else to point you in the right direction, but I am sure that you will be referred the right direction no matter where you start.
I am very hopeful for your future.
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You obviously need to see a doctor. They can suggest possible way forwards.
It's the only option you have.
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