Hi my name is Pat Let me start with my inital problem: I injuried both shoulders at work. My right one in '96, had surgery for rotator cuff in '97. Then ...
Hi, I haven't posted here for quite a while. I had a rib excision 18 months ago on the right side due to TOS. I've been recovering slowly and am doing ok....
I don't understand why your M.D. said he was not qualified to discuss this with you; unless he cannot read xrays and does not know what else to say. Why don't...
An M.D. who reads xrays would know why there was a shadow there. I still don't understand why your M.D. said he...basically he does not know would be my...
Let me see. I went to two rheumatologists then a shoulder doctor. They told me all kinds of sh*it, and didn't diagnose my problem correctly. Then I went to a...
Hello Pat, Welcome to our group. I am upset that workers comp doesnt want you to see a vascular surgeon. Only a Vascular surgeon should do ANY surgery for tos....
This is Cathy, the group moderator. I went through the work comp hell when I was first diagnosed with TOCS in 1996. Here is what they do: I was sent to a...
Hi Cathy, Oh yeah absolutely I have an attorney. That is one of the reasons they are giving me the run around over meds and over seeing a vascular surgeon. One...
Hi,nice to see so many messages to review,unfortunately w/TOS.I have been diagnosed,rediagnosed with TOS with peripheral/polyneuropathy in both arms. I have...
Hi, Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I live in the UK and it's much harder to get information directly from doctors than it is in the USA. I have now had...
Hi there I just came across this grp since i have an IME coming up and i needed more info on TOS. Man this is hard to diagnose....Seen so many doctors here in...
I was not a surgical candidate but I was told that you can have scar tissue build up from the surgery. I think this is a normal result of the surgery. You...
I know that TOS can be caused by cervical birth defects. Has anyone ever heard of it being causes (or having it worsened) by movement of the ribs, as during...
Hi. Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Avery in SF? I have a consultation with him on Fri. and would like some feedback. I'm a bit nervous on the right...
I was just wondering if anyone with tos has ever been able to get disability for it. I am trying to get it now. I have been turned down 2 times now. I am going...
Most people get turned down at least 2-3 x. If you get to the hearing stage; you will need an Attorney. I have TOCS and can barely walk due to having no...
If your TOCS is work related; your best bet is to go the work comp journey; however, work comp is hard to win based on the state you are in and your attorney....
Marcie, I wear Breezies or another real good one is the Hanes sports bra..they both are strong and support the Thoracic portion of the back. I am knew to this...
... bra..they both are strong and support the Thoracic portion of the back. I am knew to this site so am not sure if I just respond like this is an email or if...
I'm on disability with tos, and I'm on work comp and also long term disability; as long as a doctor diagnoses it and puts you off work thats the first step; im...
Thanks I went to a work comp dr and he told me that work caused it but it is not work related. Which really didnt make any since to me. I have been turned...
I used to wear sports bras that hooked in the front; I have heard posture bras are good for TOCS. Most of the time, since I am not working; I just don't wear...
Hi, I am new to the group and have a few questions regarding those of you that have had the surgery, removing the rib etc. I have been on disability for a...
TOS SURVIVORS, I'm just replying to a few emails from our group. One person asked about getting on disability. Here's my experience. With my tos being from...
RDAMRAM, I recd. an e-mail that sounded like you were addressing my questions in (3) but then I did not receive or see anything posted on the TOS site.Did I...
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is stephanie and I live in Bellingham WA. I started having problems about 6-7 months ago. I didn't have...
Stephanie, As I am disabled due to severe back disorder and two surgeries one of which left me with a mess in my lumbar spine, I was diagnosed immediately by...
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