Hello, new to this group and the whole messaging thing but I feel like I'm the only one in the country with TOS or at least maybe true for my state. I just...
Im home from hospital and sore and tired... dont have much to say yet. Doctors say surgery went well. Scar is about 2 and a half to 3 inches striaght across...
I had never heard of TOS before I got diagnosed with it either. I was like "am i the only person who has this?" But apparently there are a good many of us! I...
Hiya! I have both FMS and TOS as well! I was born with both. The TOS is on both sides, though my right side is a LOT worse than my left and is always playing...
Quote:> ... receptionist, ... After that quote I told my attorney that I was being discriminated against because I was a workers Comp. patient, and I felt that...
One Homoeopathy doctor gave me medicnens for FMS. I am taking for last 1 month and feeling a great relief. My sleep has improved. Tingling sensation has almost...
Tos and Fibro sufferers, Im really glad it seems latey the subject for tos and fibro sufferers because i have it too. I am such strong pain medicine, Avista,...
I am SO sick of hurting all the time. I'm expected to carry a full course load at work and school, yet have a disadvantage over everyone else, because have the...
I keep reading groups and forums for fibromyalgia and thoracic outlet syndrome. From what I can gather, everyone's on painkillers and other medicines to help...
... Good for you! What kind of hospital referrals are you looking for? I've never thought to ask for anything like that before. My primary doctor is the one...
Thanks for the encouragement, Girlymom. This whole condition just makes me angry. I've got enough medical problems to deal with already...why'd my body have to...
... I've never thought to ask for anything like that before. My primary doctor is the one who figured out that i had an extra pair of ribs and TOS because of...
I never thought of seeing a neurologist. My primary doctor did a nerve test on my arms to confirm that there was nerve compression in the left arm. This guy...
Well, after doing some more reading on TOS online today, i decided to cancel the appt with the chiropractor. None of the sites are mentioning chiropracty as a...
... Have you ever had surgery? From my reading today, it seems there 4 different surgical procedures that can be done to help TOS. There are certainly risks...
Katy, I think you should look into seeing a vascular surgeon. I was diagnosed with TOS May 2005 after my orthopedic surgeon referred me to the vascular...
Katy, What??? Now this really curls my toes....Im sorry to tell you this your primary Dr. who shocked you wasnt supposed to do that? Thats malpractice my dear....
I just have to say, I am so sorry for all your frustration. I am so glad that part of my life is behind me. I've been dealing with TOS since I was 14 (I am...
Oh I've had that before! You can't have TOS, cos you've got the problem on both sides... AND you don't have extra ribs! It's impossible to be born with TOS...
Hi all, first I would like to send my thanks to all of you who sent get well wishes and notes, it was very nice and much appreciated. So I'll start at the...
Hi Katy, My name is Kelly, on June 22 I underwent heart valve replacement. This surgury went very well although from my first follow up I gave systems on TOS....
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Stronger Than Disease I've felt chastened, as ill people do, by how vulnerable the self is to its neurotransmitters and hormones. Thankfully, for me this...
I just wanted to note that a few people, friends only, told me I should try seeing a chiropractor about 5 yrs ago. Since in the first year I was pretty...
Kelly, I recommend you contact a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Colleges and Adult Schools offer support, also contact the State Disability Office or...
1.How was it right after surgery? Day of? The first couple days? A:Sore and tired, I was in hospital 3nights. Slept alot, walked the hospital halways, they...
Thanks, Marie. I really appreciate getting your feedback and especially so soon after surgery. I am having my incisions above and below my collar bone instead...