Ok , one more question..
Do you already have RSD in the TOS affected limb?.

I can certainly understand why you are brief and to the point after what you have just been through

I know some people who have a quick resolution of their symptoms post op and others whose recuperations are slow and drag on and on.I was in the latter category but there were several other reasons for that despite having a great surgeon x2.

One of the oh so many problems with the combination TOS RSD diagnosis is that so many of the symptoms overlap.It IS often difficult to know one from the other.

Many people however without RSD in the affected limb ,and without a history of RSD, do develop RSD after a ribresection/scalenectomy.It is a rather common occurence as the stellate ganglion centre is so mangled ( sorry docs ) during surgery.



As you are seeing your doctor so soon why don't you discuss your concerns with him/her?

I would certainly consider erring on the side of caution.

If it walk and talks like a duck maybe just maybe it is one .
And ,if you have a legitimate chance of taking this bull by the horns and getting rid of it before it rears it's ugly head in another part of your body without too much physical harm to yourself( blocks aren't that bad)- I personally would JUMP ,RUN at it.

You do bring up a great point that it may be too soon to tell .And your doctor may just agree with you.
However if it were me.I would rather have a block for nothing than RSD for a lifetime.

Much peace
GNP