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Im 22 diagnosed with scoliosis at 13, recently diagnosed with mild arthritis in my back. the dr did not set up any management. what is my next step?

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Evaluation: Evaluation by physician conversant with back problems. Some rheumatologists have such skills. The scoliosis may be unrelated.

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

Im 22 diagnosed with scoliosis at 13, recently diagnosed with mild arthritis in my back. the dr did not set up any management. what is my next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

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