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25 May 09 | Rachel Johnson
18 May 09 | judy perez
I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 13 and have suffered back pain and posture issues. At age 39 now, I am very concerned about my posture and the pain as I get older.
02 May 09 | Ricky Bleakley
Any threat to a childs health and wellbeing should be taken seriously and needs to be acted on immediately.R Bleakley
01 May 09 | Sandra Knight
30 Apr 09 | Sarah Dunning
24 Apr 09 | Liz Bloxham
There is not enough awareness of this condition. When my daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis, surgery was the only option. I would like to see regular testing introduced.
23 Apr 09 | Louise Laurie
Sending.....
21 Apr 09 | Theresa McGee
17 Apr 09 | Tania Bogdanovic
Im 30 years of age and have it has taken me over 15 years to get a diagnosis, which is, kyphoscoliosis. If Id been tested at School I doubt I would be is so muc pain now.
16 Apr 09 | Emma Carey
My brothers partner has scoliosis and has just has her operation to straighten her spine at the age of 19. It is such a shame that it wasnt recognised earlier and she has had to put up with it for so long. As a mother, I would have no problem whatsoever for my two daughters to be tested in school. I would be grateful more than anything
15 Apr 09 | louise winwright
14 Apr 09 | Sue Moore
I have suffered with scoliosis from the age of 13, at that time surgery or bracing were not an option. I am now 49 and in pain constantly. Recently I was told surgery at my age would be very risky. It is so important that children get checked at a young age to prevent later complications and I wish you good luck in your campaign.
13 Apr 09 | Alina Capruciu
I have been suffering from double scoliosis since the 7th grade now I graduated university. Sometimes it is hard for me to even go to work 8 hoursday since my spine doesnt support anymore sitting down or standing up too many hours. It would be great for children to be tested for scoliosis and moreover to provide them the appropriate means of improving this health problem eg swimming pool physical activities appropriate diet. Good luck with this petition
12 Apr 09 | Tatiana MORESSONI
I have been diagnosed with scogliosis at 12, after a visit organised by my ballet teacher. I have the chance to be cured and to follow all the visits till I was 18. I do not have any major problem now that Im in my 30s because that early diagnosis.
10 Apr 09 | Roz Couch
I am all for screening at schools , mine was spotted by a mum at ballet classes when I was 12. I escaped an operation and thoroughly recommend treatment at Scoliosis SOS who practise the Katrina Schroth method of back exercises. Check out the website and go for a free assessment, centres in Ipswich and London. Kind regards Roz
06 Apr 09 | betsy bannan
My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 15. She is 16 now and on the waiting list for surgery. For me its the guilt you feel as a parent because we never noticed it. It was noticed by our GP during a visit for another matter. I think tests should be done in schools as it may reduce the need for major surgery.
05 Apr 09 | Emily Campbell
It so crucial that all children learn heathly ways of life and body and learn to keep up with check ups and realize health is active not passive
04 Apr 09 | Janine Fry
03 Apr 09 | maggie KING
my stepsister has scoliosis. it was not caught in time, and though she has been wearing a brace, she now has to have the surgery next month. she is twelve years old, and will never be able to turn her spine properly. it is shameful that there are schools that dont do this simple test. were letting children down.
02 Apr 09 | Jennifer Howard
I feel this is a very important issue. It takes such a rediculously small amount of time to check for that it is a shame it isnt routinely screened for everywhere
02 Apr 09 | Emma Murray
Back problems can have a huge impact on lots of different aspects of your adult life and if diagnosis and treatment can be received early it could save years of suffering and medication which can only be a good thing surely I speak as an adult sufferer recently diagnosed at 34 years old.
01 Apr 09 | Ash Fraser
22 Mar 09 | Ellen Herion
I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 26 after reporting back pain for years. It went undiagnosed when I was younger. I strongly encourage these testings.
20 Mar 09 | Jeannie Barber
Stand up straight Jeannie were the words of my mother as she was measuring me for some homemade holiday clothes. I was 9 and I replied that I was standing straight. I then felt her run her finger down the middle of my back and she went quiet. Soon afterwards, at the RNOH Stanmore, I was diagnosed with Scoliosis and my curve grew severe quickly leading to a spinal fusion with a Harrington rod at age 12. Bracing had not worked for me either. However, I want to tell Emma that I have had a very healthy life since, free from pain and my fused spine has not prevented me from enjoying all sorts of activities and I turn 50 this month. I was saddened to read of the pain being suffered by Gillian and others signing this petition because of nondiagnosis. Good luck with your campaign, Emma keep fit and be positive
19 Mar 09 | chelsea williams
We used to have scoliosis testing in the US, when I was only 8 or 9.
13 Mar 09 | Annette Leinich
I had scoliosis that went undetected, then a chiropractor left it untreated when it was finally detected, to the point where I needed surgery involving Harrington rods. I have back pain to this day, and am now disabled due to the tremendous 247 pain. Dont let this keep happening. All it takes is check ups, more importantly for girls at the age of 12. Please help. If there is anything more i can do, contact me.
13 Mar 09 | Corene Veitch
My daughter was diagnosed aged 14, and being a competative gymnast the news was devastating, but she is so positive, she trained harder and was determined not to be beaten by her condition. But her condition progressed rapidly, she wore a spinecor brace 20 hours a day, this helped ease her back pain and she even wore it for gymnastics training. However the curve worsened and she will now have corrective surgery on 25th March. She has always remained positive, even now, when facing surgery. Her surgery is not only corrective but is going to be life changing if returning to gymnastics proves impossible, she already has alternatives in mind.
13 Mar 09 | Marion Paillat
This issue is so important, so please take notice of our petition.
07 Mar 09 | John Maiolino
There is way too much harm and abuse to children in schools and they deserve to be treated with respect and to have any means necessary to keep their health well. I wish my best God Bless
07 Mar 09 | CLARE RAGSDALE
My condition was detected by the school nurse when I was around 4 years old. Prior to this my mother had mentioned to our local GP that she thought I was lopsided not standing straight. He checked me over but said there was nothing to worry about If it wasnt for the school nurse my condition may not have been found. Luckily I didnt have a more severe type of Scoliosis and I wasnt restricted in any way. But I was referred to specialist consultants and throughtout my childhood I was seen by a Neurosurgeon and bone specialist every year until I was 16 years old approx. I feel that I was lucky that these professional people detected, diagnosed and monitored my condition and that I have never had a problem and am healthy. I am now 35 years old and up until recently was still seen every 5 years by a specialist. I have a healthy 4 year old daughter that shows no signs of scoliosis but she has been seen by a paedriatric doctor just to make sure. I would be put at ease if I knew there was a school nurse visiting on a regular basis to pick up any problems. It would be so beneficial to other parents that are not aware of this condition too.
05 Mar 09 | hilary ragsdale
Hi Gillian, I truely support your petition a health visitor at the local nursery school spotted that our daughter, Clare now almost 36, had some problem and we were invited to see a specialist who explained what it was. We had never heard of it it was something new to us and noone in the family has it. I had told our GP that I thought Clare looked crooked and he was adamant that Clare in his words looked isometrical to me. Clare was about 3years old then and am I pleased that this health visitor spotted her in nursery school, I think she would have been around 4 by then, anyway, we visited the hospital for xrayschecks at 6 monthly intervals and fortunately no corrective operation had to be done. To look at Clare you would not know she had this problem and checks at the hospital continued until she was mid to late 20s. She had a daughter 4years ago and had a normal birth. I do think that by having the spinal test in school is, and was for us something that should be available to all children their parents, we have counted our blessings on many occasions if it had not been spotted who knows how Clare would have been. Fortunately we have never had any problems but things could have been so much worse. Wishing you every success with the petition,Hilary
05 Mar 09 | Emma HamiltonLlewellyn
My son Elliott has just been diagnosed with scoliosis at 14,so we dont know what, if anything, can be done for for him.Testing in schools is definately a great idea,well done Emma.
02 Mar 09 | Victoria Tilbury
I am 41 and have just found out I have scoliosos from a Spanish hospital, after a nasty fall while living there. It explains a lot, over the years I have had posture problems and have suffered very bad painful lower back pain and always being told to stand straight. I had never heard of this condition before so it was a shock, I will have my children tested, however it should be publicised more and testing should be mandatory.
28 Feb 09 | Rose Quayle
Here in the US growing up we were tested in schools and luckily my friends was caught in time for bracing. My husband british was not so lucky.
28 Feb 09 | ann sinnott
27 Feb 09 | Tracy Meldrum
My son is 15 yrs and facing painful surgery with a long recovery. School tersting would have prevented his curve getrting to the stage it has. It is a simple test. Please, please reintroduce the test. I would give anything to make my boy healthy and happy.
23 Feb 09 | Zaneta Graham
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22 Feb 09 | Grace Condello
I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 11 years of age. I wore a brace for 4 years. Eventually the curve in my spine improved. However, I suffered with chronic back pain. Doctors couldnt help me with my pain. It was many years later, that I started seeing a chiropractor, who encouraged me to practise pilates and regular exercise. My back pain lessened. Chronic back pain can be comletely debilitating. I know some who are not able to work due to chronic pain. Early screening for this common condition, especially for young girls, should be mandatory. It should be part of a rountine health check by doctors. It costs the health care system nothing.
18 Feb 09 | becky smith
My Daughter kimberly had surgery 2 years ago. Dr. found small curve at age 5. between years 10 and 12 she developed a 72 curve. She is walking well and very stright.
16 Feb 09 | Gena Lawson
13 Feb 09 | Ashley Snyder
I find it a terrible shame when we as a international culture think it is not fiscally feasible or a waste of resources to take care of children with simple tests to see if they have a problematic physical condition that can be easily treated if caught early. If it is not caught early than the child has to undergo an evasive surgery to correct it.
12 Feb 09 | Bethany Suggett
Im currently basing my ALevel English Language work on the topic of bringing Scoliosis screening tests back into Schools in the UK. I was diagnosed with Scoliosis nearly two years ago and have been monitored since. My condition is worsening and I will be having corrective surgery this summer. I definately feel that if I was checked and monitored in the early years of secondary school I could have avoided the operation and been given a back brace in order to correctly align my spine. I dont understand why the testing would be such a problem within schools as it only takes a short period of time to be carried out. It is unbelievable the amount of people who do actually have Scoliosis, it is only when I visit hospital and see different faces, I begin to realise how it is such a problem for young people. I wish everyone so much luck with their condition, thank you. x
11 Feb 09 | Rachel Heinze
10 Feb 09 | Stef Katsikis
08 Feb 09 | di Mattei
07 Feb 09 | Liz Schau
I was tested for Scoliosis in my school, at a young age, and indeed had a small curve in my spine. Early prevention is the best tool Its invaluable.
07 Feb 09 | Melissa Ferguson
I am not 41 years old. I was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 18, when I was getting a physical to go into the U.S. Army. I was shocked. I knew that my posture wasnt the best, but never knew why, until then. I definitely support this. When I do gain weight, my spine gives me problems.
07 Feb 09 | KATHY MALIN
MY DAUGHTER ALSO WAS DIAGNOSED TOO LATE AND HAD TO GO THRU THE SURGERY 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS A MAJOR DECISION IN OUR FAMILIES LIFE. WHEN TO HAVE THE SURGERY, WHO TO TRUST TO PERFORM THE SURGERY, AND HOW IT WAS GOING TO AFFECT HER FUTURE, ETC. SHE IS A VERY ENERGETIC AN ACTIVE GIRL, SO THIS IMPACTED HER ALOT. SHE WAS A REAL TROUPER AND HAS COME OUT AN EVEN STRONGER YOUNG LADY I BELIEVE. MAYBE IF SHE HAD BEEN TESTED EARLIER SHE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY. ANYWAY, IF THEY TEST IN SCHOOLS EARLIER THEN MAYBE ANOTHER FAMILY WOULD NOT HAVE TO GO THRU THESE THINGS. MY DAUGHTER IS GOING STRONG NOW AND STILL LEADS AN ACTIVE LIFE. WE KNOW WE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION FOR HER AND ARE GLAD SHE IS DOING FINE NOW. THANKS
05 Feb 09 | Tamela Benton
I Found Out That I had SCOLILSIS in the Fourth grade.... It means so much to be teseted young
05 Feb 09 | marlene haigh
This was a standard practice when I went to school. What happened
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