i have a question for my fellow TOS sufferers. my anterior scalene muscle is in constant spasm. i understand that TOS can be caused by the anterior scalene...
Most docs don't know much about tos . It took me four different type doctors to agree with something i knew i had all along. My suggestion is call a vascular...
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As far as I know TOCs had nothing to do with migraines. If you tink you have TOCs; then you need to get a diagnosis by a TOCs Specialist. TOCS involves much...
thanks for your comment, cathy, but i'm not sure i agree. not only nerves but major blood vessels pass thru the brachial plexus. pressure on this could cause...
I am sure an M.D. who is a TOCs surgeon would know whether this does or does not cause migraines. I refer you to Dr. Atasoy or Harold Kleinert, M.D. If you...
thanks cathy but i don't know who dr. atasoy or dr kleinert are. i live in indonesia. i have seen about a 12 doctors, 4 neurologists who have looked at the MRI...
The first thing the last three specials asked me, which were very accredited neurologists, was whether I had migrains or not because most true TOS sufferers...
has anyone tried TENS treatment on the scalene and SCM muscle as a way of preventing a TOS attack? the physio dude uses this on me and it seems to be effective...
Kutz and Kleinert used the TENS on me but it was useless, as was all of their PT for TOCS. ... Cathy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...
I have had good luck with a TENS unit, as matter of fact, I'm on my second one. The only problem I have with it is the electrodes dont stay on after a while. ...
PT for TOS has been a big zero for me too. the problem is, i think, that if you are doing the activity that causes a TOS flare-up, no amount of therapy will...
hey deborah, a few hours? is that safe? i thought you were only supposed to use it for 15min sessions, at least that's how long they use it at PT. but then...
Here is a web site to look into for some adaptive equipment that may help with positioning at the keyboard. I picked some up on sale at Staples and they really...
Yes it is safe. My PT did not put a time limit on it. As a matter of fact I've been to two therapists and neither said anything about a time limit. When I...
I bought most of my home computer equiptment at Staples too and a camera/video yesterday and they do have alot. I had about half of my equiptment bought...
Hi! I'm new to this group and very glad to see one exists. :) I've had TOS for about 7ish years now. Was on the verge on surgery when my Vascular Surgeon...
hey, thanks for posting that message. i myself have set a date to try the botox solution in May. i'm still trying physio for the moment and have given myself a...
Can you give me the name and phone number of the Vascular Surgeon who told you to try Botox.? thoracicoutletsyndrome@yahoogroups.com wrote: There is 1 message...
Hi Chris, Thanks for your thoughts and your research! :) I'm scheduled for April 4th for the botox and I'll be sure to pass on what's going on. All the best~...
You bet! The website address is: www.inlandvascular.com My Doc is Stephen Murray, Spokane, Washington. (509) 838-8286. Not much at all re: TOS on the site...
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I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HEARD OF BOTOX FOR THE TREATMENT OF TOCS. LET US KNOW IF IT WORKS.... ... Cathy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
I AM TOTALLY AMAZED THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON A COMPUTER WITH TOCS. THAT WAS WHAT CAUSED MY TOCS AND I LOST MY OCCUPATION DUE TO IT AND BECAME...
a pain doc i was seeing recommended botox for me, i have been receiving lidocaine injections in several trigger points on and off for the last 6 years. they...
one of my neurologists advised it, another said it would only give temporary relief. logically, it should work if the TOS is caused by a muscle spasm pinching...
OK now this BOTOX person needs to contact me. I want to know everything. Please email me the Phone # of the Dr. who is doing Botox for TOS. It sounds like I...
Are any of you on SSDI due to TOS or TOS and other condtiions combined? I am at a point where I need to apply finally. It would not be so bad by itself but I...
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