Sweettheresa,

As was stated in another reply, Tos dx is a process of elimination and some of the tests can be very expensive and sometimes not useful. What I mean by that is that one Tos expert will perform one type of imaging scan (CT or MRI) that only that Tos expert believes in so that if you brought the results to another Tos expert they would dismiss the results.

I was dx 6 years by Dr. Pertchik and from what I remember his exam involved the EAST test which is where you put your arms up in the stick em up position and flex your hands for 3 minutes in that position. If you develop sx's such as numbness, tingling, coldness, in your hands or arms then it's considered positive. He also does the Adson test you described in your first post, and another test involving you holding your arm up like your throwing a spear. He also orders a chest xray to rule out Pancost tumor, check for cervical ribs. He will also check your neck range of motion and if turning your neck in a particular way brings on symptoms which could indicate c-spine pathology.

If your willing to travel to Wilkes Barre, PA there is a Tos expert there Dr. Togut. I have not seen Dr. Togut, but he is highly recommended by some members of this forum. Hope this was helpful.
Jeanne