This week it’s finding out what the Lower Limb Surgeon says about my standing x-ray. Will it show a curve in the spine, and confirm scoliosis? Will it show a pelvic tilt? A long leg? Will I get any real answers on what to do for the best?

I need to ask about their opinion on the custom insoles as well. But I will say so far each time I’ve worn them, it has improved the lower back pain while walking in them, not 100% but an improvement in how quick it comes on and how severe it feels.

After a horrific journey that was stressful, we arrived, sweaty and overwhelmed. The doctor is calming in nature and softly spoken, so we listen intently. It’s Scoliosis there are 2 slight curves in the spine. At the Cervical and Thorasic areas (neck and chest) and as the hips are now technically measuring correctly, it’s highlighted this spinal curve.

Now I need referring to a spinal specialist, and need to ask him if insoles will make it worse, as this doctor thinks it could. She was saying perhaps all along the spine had referred pain to the hips (I disagree) and when I fixed them it flared this up, but I’ve had 10 hip surgeries, and this only started after my 10th one! Never before have I had such an intense back pain all day every day like I do now.

I think it’s only mild, though pain doesn’t feel mild. Surgical I think won’t be offered as not severe enough, but I would doubt I’d take surgery as that terrifies me. To risk what movement I have. Pushes me to do more yoga to keep myself moving.

So round and round we go….