Hi Vicki,

I thought the same thing. Here is a link to where it shows thoracic outlet
syndrome. http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/physician2.asp?PhysNum=744

The Pittsburgh Dr. I saw actually knows her personally. My heart Dr. and my
lung Dr. says that my Dr. is a senior thoracic surgeon and it means a lot that
he would refer me to her. He actually said that if I was his daughter that is
who he would send me to. He is also going to follow up with me a few weeks
after I get back. Dr. MacKinnon in St. Louis also scheduled an appointment with
a
spine Dr. for my scoliosis. Everyone is being so thorough! Thank God! It
sounds as though my blood clot problems have also been caused by this. I have
been
unnecessarily taking 2 shots a day for 7 years to prevent blood clots. When
they could have been prevented with surgery along time ago. But I went to a Dr.
that thought he was God and knew everything. UGH! It is so frustrating!

I hope everything made sense, I try to type fast so I do not get in to much
pain!

Take care,
Jill
pgh PA


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