Dowager's Hump? - Osteoporosis Message Board

lisat · 02-19-2002, 08:10 PM

I am overweight, but only 39. I have a noticeable "hump" on my upper back- where neck and back meet. I understand this to be a dowager's hump?
If I lose weight, does this minimize the hump? I have had this for years, but it's getting larger or maybe it's because I'm larger?!! Anybody have anything similar?

plymouth · 02-19-2002, 09:50 PM

Sounds like kyphosis, kind of like scoliosis but a curvature of the spine from front to back instead of side to side. The opposite of lordosis, which is an anterior curve of the lower spine.

Hope65 · 04-28-2006, 10:48 AM

Hi there,

Just poking around and ran into your not so recent question [I hope you check your responses occasionally]. Have you ever heard of Cushing's Disease/Syndrome? Being overweight and especially that lump of fat at the top of your back are symtoms. Check out [url]www.cushings-help.com[/url] for lots more helpful info.

Hope65