I had bi-lateral cervical ribs and an extra left scalene muscle that decided to start giving me sx at age 35. Diagnosed in 2001, had cervie and first rib resections in 2004 in Denver with Dr Annest. I must mention the first FAILED attempt at a resection in Florida: mangled a nerve in my arm so bad it had to be removed. It was at TGH with a world famous heart/lung transplant doc. He assured me he could remove a rib (although he had never removed a cervie or 1st rib). He opened me up, poked around, closed me up and sent me home with 200 percocets and told me not to come back. My scar is larger than it needed to be.

Dr. Annest wrote a piece on TOS. See it here:
TOS Pain

Beverly, suffering like you have for 25+ years - you owe it to yourself to have the best most experienced docs work on you. DO NOT be afraid of traveling. These guys operate on folks from everywhere and will help you schedule your trip/appointments, etc.

Any of the 3 Docs in Denver would be an excellent choice. Please look at our list of doctors on the sticky note at the top of the thread list.

I applaude your attitude and trust in the Heavenly Father. I too have placed my life in His hands and when the pain gets too rough, I ask Him for Mercy for (us)poor sinners. Guess it's a Catholic thing to "offer it up".

God bless you and I'll say a prayer for you at Mass today.
Anne