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...
Hi Kathy, Thank you for writting. I'm sure it was hard for you. I will be praying for on your surgery date! Good luck. I have a Dr. appt today, I'm going to...
Steph, From what I have been told, your best bet is within the Neurologist area, Vascular preferably..I don't know where you live but that seems to be what I ...
hi Kathy, All the stuff you were talking about in the email I didn't know. I went to my dr yesterday. She wants me to stop all of my meds, I have low blood ...
Hi there , I must say I have my good days and my bad days . It is all dependant on what I have done at work and if I respect the symptoms when they play up...
Stephanie, Yes Steph, I have good days and then days when I can hardly work at the computer because my hands are so "thick" they just don't move with me. That ...
TOS SURVIVORS, I hope that with our knowledge we can find a little patience through the pain and not become discouraged to take advantage of the wonderful...
RDAMRAM, What if after numerous opinions and a back disability that makes it impossible for me to do the right stretching and bending exercises I have run out...
Hi. I have had TOS since about 2002. I had physical therapy through workers comp for about 6 months and then I wasn't able to get anymore help. They said I...
Since you had PT through work comp I assume this was work related and work comp paid for it. If you have been unable to work you should have gotten an...
SURGERY IS A QUICK FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE YOU WILL GET BETTER. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE (FINE IT ON LINE) HAS TRAINED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS...
Cathy, Thanks for your opinion... Kathy ... From: Cathy To: thoracicoutletsyndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 2:13 PM Subject: Re:...
You need to see a specialist for TOCS. TOCS does not show up on xray or MRI. There are certain tests specialists do for diagnosis. One is loss of pulse if...
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