Hi, I'm new here and looking for advice. I am going through the process of diagnosis for TOS. I have problems in both arms, with the left arm being worse. I...
Hello, Welcome to the club. Based on what you have told me on your upper extremity problems, arms and hands; you have TOCS on both sides, left worse than...
I do not know what could have caused your TOCS. Your M.D. should be able to pinpoint a cause. If it is not from repetitive work then it could have been from...
It's funny. I found out from my Mother tonight that my father has the same problem. That's why he doesn't like spending a lot of time talking on the phone,...
Did they check to see if you were born with an extra rib? That shows on x-ray. Your M.D. probably already did that. Some people are born with an extra rib ...
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I created this group first for work-related TOCS injured individuals and then others with TOCS found us. I would appreciate it if you all would not download...
Well, I went to see the chiro to see what was happening. I mentioned to him about TOS, and the neck and shoulder pain, etc. He sent me for xrays, and found my...
I don't know a lot about pinched nerves but I think a pinched nerve might cause some of the same symptoms as TOCS. In regard to TOCS the nerves are compressed...
It could be a lot of things. My father and gradfather have similar problems. THe only thing I know for sure is that my neck is out of alignment, I have...
I really don't know anything to tell you in regard to that. I do have quite a bit of medical knowledge based on my past medical career but I will only inform ...
Hi, I'm new to the group. Three weeks ago I started hurting in my left shoulder. About 2 weeks after the pain started my arm started swelling, turning...
You should see an M.D. who diagnoses and treats TOCS. I did not have any of the symptoms you had when I started with TOCS. It started with constant pain in...
Hi people, its just me, the moderator, dropping in. I don't like to interfer with what you people do and I like to have an open group. Just wanted to wish you...
Hi my name is Shawna. I was just diagnosed with TOS. I have had complications every since I was a little girl. Mostly with my left hand swelling and being...
Welcome to the group. Sorry but my TOCS is work-related from repetitive computer typing as a medical transcriptionist for over 22 years. I do know that...
Do you have one of the ergonomic keyboards? I don't think it makes any diff in my tocs but it does spread your hand out more and it might help you type like...
Welcome New Members...Group, we have added three new members in the last week. I hope that you all will continue to correspond with each other and share...
Hi Cathy, my name is Liz and I am 45 years old. I was diagnosed with moderate TOS. I have been in a active rehab program for 6 weeks now in order to get back...
Liz, I can only give you my opinion based on my knowledge. I was a medical transcriptionist for over 22 years when TOCS hit me. I was not able to return to...
Hi Cathy, I don't think I explained my situation clearly. I was involved in a collision with a semi trailer last September {I was sided swiped 3 times}. It was...
I have heard of cases where TOCs was caused my MVAs. I hope that the insurance company has paid for medical expenses. Did they pay for your of work time? I...
If you condition is postural, perhaps you can be helped by Hellerwork or with Egoscue exercises. These have helped me. www.hellerwork.com www.egoscue.com ... ...
If you condition is postural, perhaps you can be helped by Hellerwork or with Egoscue exercises. These have helped me. www.hellerwork.com www.egoscue.com ... ...
If you condition is postural, perhaps you can be helped by Hellerwork or with Egoscue exercises. These have helped me. www.hellerwork.com www.egoscue.com ... ...
Hi Liz, Now that I know about your auto accident, I think you should read "Waking the Tiger" by Steven Levine. It's about trauma stored in the body. The auto...
Liz, I don't know what state you are in but if the auto accident insurance doesn't help, perhaps you have private or state disability insurance coverage. I...
Liz, I have trouble when I use my arms also for a length of time. I have had 4 cervical surgeries do to an accident at work where a chair broke off at the...
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