Hi! I guess I might as well introduce myself. I started checking in on this forum periodically a few months ago, but never had the guts to post anything until very recently. I guess I have become such a recluse that I haven't had the confidence! I have had TOS for at least 6 years now, but in retrospect, have had symptoms for almost 15 years. I have had surgery on left and right brachial plexis, radial nerve in both arms, and denervation on 6 places. (removal of "trigger points") I had a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Orenstein, in Dallas, but he pretty much said that any more surgery was pointless. He recommended that I quit my job and just try to take care of myself. The pain was so bad, and I was so tired of it, that I finally took his advice. I quit last February and have at least had some good days since then. I think it has been at least 6 years since I had a good day!!! I really appreciate this forum because I lost my good insurance when I quit... now I have TRICARE and not many specialists take it! Just in the last week or so, I have gotten some excellent ideas. I have already found several of them to be very helpful, and they are greatly appreciated. I feel like I have gained a little more control over my life and my TOS. I am guessing that most of us are not working...If anyone IS working, what do you do for a living that doesn't aggrivate things? Any ideas, anyone?