Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I did alphainterferon/ribaviron and am 2 years undetectable. I have physical scars from injection site reactions. They are dark brown circles about the size of a dime. My injection site wiuld turn red and puff up to about the size of a Silver Dollar.I much as I thought about it though, I never could bring myself to give my shot in the belly. Bill --- judi wrote: > When I was doing the peg/riba, I used to get a red, > round circle > around the place I gave myself that shot. I tried > to go in a > different place every time but that didn't work out > too well. > > Judi > > > > __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 can we get a picture of that Janet?? ric I don't know a damned thing other than what I know and what I know isn't always right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Ric, You are a *sick* man! But then, we knew that, didn't we? Sal Re: Re: good news can we get a picture of that Janet?? ric I don't know a damned thing other than what I know and what I know isn't always right. It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ Happy Posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Ric, You are a *sick* man! But then, we knew that, didn't we? Sal Re: Re: good news can we get a picture of that Janet?? ric I don't know a damned thing other than what I know and what I know isn't always right. It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ Happy Posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Ric, You are a *sick* man! But then, we knew that, didn't we? Sal Re: Re: good news can we get a picture of that Janet?? ric I don't know a damned thing other than what I know and what I know isn't always right. It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us. If you are using email for your posts, for easy access to our group, just click the link-- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ Happy Posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 This is such wonderful encouraging news! also has trouble with writing and will get very frustrated by it. It is really not that he can't but that he hates it LOL! We are just starting with an alph smart and another program I can't remember which to help. The rule we set is if it's over 3 sentences or a timed test he uses the asistive tech device but under 3 he will just have to write it. The other thing that helped him write clearer is a slant. We just took a 3 ring binder and super glued a clipboard to it. The slant slows him down and his writing has improved greatly! I'm so happy things are going so well for you guys. Keep posting all the wonderful news. Kellie To: AutismBehaviorProblems Sent: Friday, April 3, 2009 8:28:43 AMSubject: Good news We had s CSE meeting yesterday morning. It went perfectly.They are adding an advanced version of the alpha smart to his IEP, and looking into how they can put some social skills into his day. His handwriting is horrible and I didn't want him to fail a test because they couldn't read his answer.He is doing so well I am almost afraid to jinx it.They wanted to pull his 1-1 since they say that he doesn't really need her, but I was leary of that so she stays till next year when we will revisit the issue. got the 1-1 due to severe safety issues. He no longer just darts off. He is relying on her quite a bit when he is asked to do work, so we will be working on his self-esteem so he can realize that he can do it on his own.Sorry that I am rambling, I just wanted everyone to know that things can and do get better as our kids get older. is 10 now and has come so far from the child that I thought would never be able to survive on his own. I can now almost see him living on his own when he gets older.Just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Congratulations! That's fantastic when a school district is willing to actually work w/a parent (doesn't happen much here where I live). And ! I hope he is very proud of himself - he deserves to be!!!! To: AutismBehaviorProblems From: karenrichard2000@...Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:28:43 +0000Subject: Good news We had s CSE meeting yesterday morning. It went perfectly.They are adding an advanced version of the alpha smart to his IEP, and looking into how they can put some social skills into his day. His handwriting is horrible and I didn't want him to fail a test because they couldn't read his answer.He is doing so well I am almost afraid to jinx it.They wanted to pull his 1-1 since they say that he doesn't really need her, but I was leary of that so she stays till next year when we will revisit the issue. got the 1-1 due to severe safety issues. He no longer just darts off. He is relying on her quite a bit when he is asked to do work, so we will be working on his self-esteem so he can realize that he can do it on his own.Sorry that I am rambling, I just wanted everyone to know that things can and do get better as our kids get older. is 10 now and has come so far from the child that I thought would never be able to survive on his own. I can now almost see him living on his own when he gets older.Just wanted to share. Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 That is great news. I share your joy. Love and blessings, Pat K Good news We had s CSE meeting yesterday morning. It went perfectly. They are adding an advanced version of the alpha smart to his IEP, and looking into how they can put some social skills into his day. His handwriting is horrible and I didn't want him to fail a test because they couldn't read his answer. He is doing so well I am almost afraid to jinx it. They wanted to pull his 1-1 since they say that he doesn't really need her, but I was leary of that so she stays till next year when we will revisit the issue. got the 1-1 due to severe safety issues. He no longer just darts off. He is relying on her quite a bit when he is asked to do work, so we will be working on his self-esteem so he can realize that he can do it on his own. Sorry that I am rambling, I just wanted everyone to know that things can and do get better as our kids get older. is 10 now and has come so far from the child that I thought would never be able to survive on his own. I can now almost see him living on his own when he gets older. Just wanted to share. Get there faster with the MapQuest Toolbar. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 ((((((((((((((((, , )))))))))))))))))))))..............I adore this email.......Thank you so much for sharing. God love ...And what a good mommy you are. Blessings abundant, e To: AutismBehaviorProblems Sent: Friday, April 3, 2009 8:28:43 AMSubject: Good news We had s CSE meeting yesterday morning. It went perfectly.They are adding an advanced version of the alpha smart to his IEP, and looking into how they can put some social skills into his day. His handwriting is horrible and I didn't want him to fail a test because they couldn't read his answer.He is doing so well I am almost afraid to jinx it.They wanted to pull his 1-1 since they say that he doesn't really need her, but I was leary of that so she stays till next year when we will revisit the issue. got the 1-1 due to severe safety issues. He no longer just darts off. He is relying on her quite a bit when he is asked to do work, so we will be working on his self-esteem so he can realize that he can do it on his own.Sorry that I am rambling, I just wanted everyone to know that things can and do get better as our kids get older. is 10 now and has come so far from the child that I thought would never be able to survive on his own. I can now almost see him living on his own when he gets older.Just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 That is great news. Congratulations to you and your family!!! Joan son Hayden 2 1/2 46 degrees ish Rite To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:03:00 PMSubject: good news Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 OMG!!!! That is WONDERFUL news!!! So happy for you guys! You just gave me such hope for .....he has been in a brace at night for a little over a year now.Thanks for sharing with us!!!!TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 1:03 PM Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 WOW, that's AWESOME news! Congrats to you and Nadia! What a great 5th birthday present. I'm thrilled that it worked and she's now brace free. Gives us all hope that there is an end and correction is attainable :-) Thanks for updating us and let us know how it goes at her 6 month check. (mother to - 13 1/2 months old in 2nd cast fr SLC) Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 2:03 PM Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thats AWESOME!!!! it gives hope to those of us beginning this journey!! Thanks for sharing! Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 1:03 PM Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 That is wonderful news! It reminds me that 2 years of casting sounds like a very long time right now, but that long road is so worth it in the end. Congratulations and Yay, Nadia!Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 3rd cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25) Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:03 AM Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wonderful news! that is great... Steph Mom to Matson (3.5 50 degrees thoracic, 40 degrees lumbar, 5 casts, 2 braces, now dual rod surgery soon) Tyler (6) Lily (2) > > > > Subject: good news > To: infantile_scoliosis > Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:03 AM > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 That is fantastic news! So happy for all of you and please keep us posted on her check-ups! - Noelle's mommy, 2 1/2 years old and in 7th cast from Rochester NY, reflux, mild plagiocephaly, mild torticollos, hypotonia, ligament laxity, suspected Ehler's Danlos III Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:03 PM Hi all. I haven't posted in a long, long time but just wanted to share the good report that Nadia, who was diagnosed at 13 months with 38 degrees, just saw the orthopedist yesterday and is now zero degrees (she'll be turning 5 this month). She was in serial casting for almost 2 years and then a Providence night brace for about 1.5 years. Now the doctor is letting her take a break from the night bracing as well. We'll be following up every 6 months. So hang in there everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 ,That is wonderful news!So happy for your family.Thanks for updating us TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html--- Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 4:03 PM Hi Everyone! I don't post often but I do read everyone's post daily. I just wanted to share some good news. My daughter, who is almost 3, just had her 3rd cast put on yesterday. She started at a 50 degree curve with some rotation. She got her out of cast xrays yesterday before the 3rd cast was put on. The doctor said she is now down to a 35 degree curve with little rotation out of the cast. He said this was a true measurement because she was out of the cast for 10 days! We are very thankful and it gives us hope! mom to Raegan, almost 3 Shriners-Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Congrats!!!! That is awesome!!!!- Noelle's mommy, 2 1/2 years old and in 7th cast from Rochester NY, reflux, mild plagiocephaly, mild torticollos, hypotonia, ligament laxity, suspected Ehler's Danlos III Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 9:03 PM Hi Everyone! I don't post often but I do read everyone's post daily. I just wanted to share some good news. My daughter, who is almost 3, just had her 3rd cast put on yesterday. She started at a 50 degree curve with some rotation. She got her out of cast xrays yesterday before the 3rd cast was put on. The doctor said she is now down to a 35 degree curve with little rotation out of the cast. He said this was a true measurement because she was out of the cast for 10 days! We are very thankful and it gives us hope! mom to Raegan, almost 3 Shriners-Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 , That's great news! And it's VERY encouraging for parents who are starting casting a little later than some- closer to age 2. Congrats.Heidi, Bexon's Mama, (2 years old, in 3rd cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 61 degrees to 25) Subject: good newsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 2:03 PM Hi Everyone! I don't post often but I do read everyone's post daily. I just wanted to share some good news. My daughter, who is almost 3, just had her 3rd cast put on yesterday. She started at a 50 degree curve with some rotation. She got her out of cast xrays yesterday before the 3rd cast was put on. The doctor said she is now down to a 35 degree curve with little rotation out of the cast. He said this was a true measurement because she was out of the cast for 10 days! We are very thankful and it gives us hope! mom to Raegan, almost 3 Shriners-Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:03:21 PMSubject: good news Hi Everyone! I don't post often but I do read everyone's post daily. I just wanted to share some good news. My daughter, who is almost 3, just had her 3rd cast put on yesterday. She started at a 50 degree curve with some rotation. She got her out of cast xrays yesterday before the 3rd cast was put on. The doctor said she is now down to a 35 degree curve with little rotation out of the cast. He said this was a true measurement because she was out of the cast for 10 days! We are very thankful and it gives us hope! mom to Raegan, almost 3 Shriners-Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 He said he braces at 8 degrees but I'm not sure if he wants the ribs to untwist more or what. Subject: Re: Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis Received: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:43 AM That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantil escoliosis. org/stories. html From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 He said he braces at 8 degrees but I'm not sure if he wants the ribs to untwist more or what. Subject: Re: Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis Received: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:43 AM That is amazing Lynn!!!!! SO happy for you!!!If he is down to 10 I would think maybe 1 or 2 casts. ***I am no doctor, but it sounds that way to me***At what degree does your doc start bracing? Do you know?It is so hard to give a time because EVERY child responds so differently.Thanks for sharing your GOOD NEWS!!!!! TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months and now in a night brace. is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital.You can read 's story at....http://www.infantil escoliosis. org/stories. html From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@ yahoo.com>To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comSent: Tue, December 8, 2009 9:28:58 AMSubject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Good News Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Lynn,As others have posted each kid is different. One thing to keep in mind is that the cast corrects and the brace holds. So if you are still seeing some correction, I would keep casting.And the spine rotation is a very big deal. My daughter has significant rotation, one of the worse cases they have seen (SLC never gave us a rotation number.) Unfortunately she didn't get her 1st cast until 25 months. Her main curve was 80* at the time. You want to have the rotation as close to 0* as possible before bracing. Bracing might not always hold the rotation. You want to ask the doctor if he thinks the rotation will hold in the brace before you make the transition. I know we get caught up on the spine #, but remember scoli is a 3-d stinker!!Due to the way my daughter's rib cage had formed and her spinal curves/vertebrate being deformed, after the 2nd cast our surgeon informed us that he couldn't straighten both her spine and rotation. If he got the spine straight the ribcage was out of whack, when he got the ribcage in the correct spot the spine was curved worse. So we made the decision to focus on giving my daughter a 'normal' bodyshape. The surgeon also said it was easier to fix a spine then the upper body cage. Plus a correct ribshape also allows for normal organ/lung development. Keira's rotation is almost gone. You can see on the xray how her shoulders and hips align. Unfortunately her main curve has been stuck at 40* for over a year, so we know we most likely will never see any reduction in this number. Keira started at 25 months, wore 4 casts for a year and then had a brace break over the summer. We are in cast #5 and will return for cast #6 next week, she wears these for 4 months. The plan is to keep casting with summer brace breaks for now. We think we will keep casting until we don't see any correction for a few casts. -Liz, Mom to Keira, 3.5 yrs in 5th cast in SLCSubject: Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 3:28 PM Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Lynn,As others have posted each kid is different. One thing to keep in mind is that the cast corrects and the brace holds. So if you are still seeing some correction, I would keep casting.And the spine rotation is a very big deal. My daughter has significant rotation, one of the worse cases they have seen (SLC never gave us a rotation number.) Unfortunately she didn't get her 1st cast until 25 months. Her main curve was 80* at the time. You want to have the rotation as close to 0* as possible before bracing. Bracing might not always hold the rotation. You want to ask the doctor if he thinks the rotation will hold in the brace before you make the transition. I know we get caught up on the spine #, but remember scoli is a 3-d stinker!!Due to the way my daughter's rib cage had formed and her spinal curves/vertebrate being deformed, after the 2nd cast our surgeon informed us that he couldn't straighten both her spine and rotation. If he got the spine straight the ribcage was out of whack, when he got the ribcage in the correct spot the spine was curved worse. So we made the decision to focus on giving my daughter a 'normal' bodyshape. The surgeon also said it was easier to fix a spine then the upper body cage. Plus a correct ribshape also allows for normal organ/lung development. Keira's rotation is almost gone. You can see on the xray how her shoulders and hips align. Unfortunately her main curve has been stuck at 40* for over a year, so we know we most likely will never see any reduction in this number. Keira started at 25 months, wore 4 casts for a year and then had a brace break over the summer. We are in cast #5 and will return for cast #6 next week, she wears these for 4 months. The plan is to keep casting with summer brace breaks for now. We think we will keep casting until we don't see any correction for a few casts. -Liz, Mom to Keira, 3.5 yrs in 5th cast in SLCSubject: Good NewsTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 3:28 PM Hi all We just got back yesterday evening from having Peyton's 4 cast put on. The doctor said that he is down from mid 40's to 10 degrees in cast. He also reminded me that its not so much the spine curve as it is the rib rotation that is important. He said he is seeing some good corrections in the ribs and he is very happy. He said that it was great correction for only 3 casts. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how many more casts did your child have to wear before going into the brace. I don't want to get my hopes but I'm really hoping we are getting close. My doctor doesnt give us an estimated time of casting because he doesnt want to give false hope which is understandable. He also said that sometimes kids can be in these casts for up to 3 years but he doesnt think thats the case for Peyton. Does anyone know what seems to be the average amount of time kids are casted for? I know its different for each child but on average does anyone know?? Thanks Lynn Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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