I see Dr Ahn & Dr Reil. They did an MRI/MRA and some other electrode test to rule out carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, etc. They used to do the rib resection and scalenctomy all at once but found that only 30% of the patients only needed both. I was the lucky one to fall into that 30%. He also said that after the compression is gone that I will be able to return to normal function. But from the threads I am reading, that doesn't sound like the case..?? I am sure glad to have found some others that are going thru this because it sure makes me "re-evaluate my mental status". Sometimes, I feel like I am asking for too much, not sure if what I am feeling is related to the TOS, or just going stir crazy. It is so difficult to figure out what is best for me. I have been off work since 12/17 and now am afraid to go back and hurt myself more but not sure how long I can be without the income. The disability insurance company doesn't sound like they want to cover this eventhough it wasn't pre-existing and I am eligible. I don't want to put my family in financial hardship either. It is a scary thing for me to be at this point in my life. I have to have more faith and be blessed that I am not as worse off as others...just hard to be positive right now. Thank you for listening, it is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!