Scoliosis.?

im 15. parents paid 2 grand for my backbrace. i got it today. i refuse to sleep with it on. it uncomfortable. i only wear it at night. i have scoliosis. it getting bad. if i wear it, it will help my back. my mom says i have to wear it. she checks on me every hour to make sure i have it on. well im in my room and i dont have my back brace on. if i dont wear it, i need surgery. help its not comfy. im not wearing it. i guess my parents wasted their money. the doctor said wear it. i tried sleeping with it for three hours and i cant sleep. so im sneaking and taking it off. i dont care about my backaches!

Surgery is uncomfortable too, eh? I had scoliosis only no one picked up on it when I was young, so now I have constant back pain, really bad posture and I am tired all the time. People think you are less when your posture is bad, it makes you look insecure or dumb.
Can you wear the brace during the day? Usually they say wear it for 16 hours so you can have it off at night. Be glad your parents are willing to care for you, and spend money for your health. Not everyone is so lucky. These new fashions (the handkerchief blouse, tunics etc) are great for over a brace. Wear a seamless tee shirt under it.
Or, it is your choice & your consequence, end up in pain and unable to enjoy life like me. It is your life, but sometimes you have to do things that are uncomfortable to get the best outcome in the long run.
Think it over.---oh, and see if the prosthetist (the brace person) can't make some adjustments to make it more comfortable. Maybe it doesn't really fit. That's a thought...
Honest, the backaches only get worse.

you should deff wear the back brace, if not your curve will progress and surgery will be your only option. Surgery was my only option because my curve was 56 degrees. Honestly surgery wasnt that bad, and its been 2 years and I feel better than ever. I sometimes forget it even happened lol. Report It

you'll care when you need surgery

What is the question??
Obviously you need to wear it!!
I am sure it is a lot less uncomfortable than steel rods being shoved down your spine!!

i kno u dont wanna hear this but wear b.c in the long run it'll get better..u can always fall asleep but it may take hours..ask if u can take pain-relief or sleeping pills but definately wear the brace its there for u to get better it wont on its own

I have scoliosis. I was diagnosed at 13. My curvature is 48 degrees. I never wore a brace as my doctor said that I was almost finished growing and it wouldn't help much. I am now 42 and I am in the same range as I was as a teenager. If you really don't want to wear it, be firm, but be honest with your parents and your doctor. Please note, I had a friend that was required to have surgery because her curvature caused her rib cage to put pressure on her heart. Mine curves in a different way, more like an S shape. So I won't need surgery. Talk to your doctor about your curvature and the pros and cons of the brace. At your age, you should be able to work out a comprimise.

Your parents aren't wasting their money. YOU are wasting their money. Try adjusting to it when you are sleeping, you will get used to it (sister has an uncomfortable brace) because there is an operation where they fuse your spine to kind of fix the scoliosis, so bending down is a no. want dat?

I did the same thing when I was your age. I tried to sleep in my night time brace but it was hot and very uncomfortable. I stopped wearing. I havent had any major problems. My curve has progressed more and I have back pain when I stand or walk a long time. im 25 now. Might have to have surgery if it gets a lot worse but Im not going to unless I just have to. All that is just scary. Its only your decision with what you want to deal with, especially your own body. Dont let anyone make you do anything that you dont want.