Jen if I was convinced I have TOS I would definitely consider surgery. I don't think I will ever get enough diagnostics to know for sure. But I am doing great considering my injuries. Many more than just the possible TOS. What I don't get is how people have enough time to run through the doctor gerbil wheel. I have a life outside of all these injuries and it includes a job I love, overtime, education, pets, yards, banjo, yoga, and time for my 90 year old dad. In a new job I have to be almost dead to take time off before 6 month probation. (I have issues about job abandonment).

It is good to hear from you. I may come to regret my conservative approach but I was not exactly young when this started like you are. I am still a great believer in yoga with appropriate modifications. I did some PT for a hip fracture they missed 10 years ago and thought the PT was worthless compared to yoga. I also love to swim a modified crawl where my arms never come out of the water. The cool water in the pool does wonders for my whole body.

My insurance is really bad now too. I am on something called an HSA and my copays run from $100 to $300 lately. When I hit my out of pocket it will get better but in January it runs back to zero again. My suffering will probably come when I am jobless or forced into retirement and have no money for medical. If only there were icefloes in the Bay of Galveston when that day comes.