I have had the same problems at pain clinics.I do not think anyone knows how bad this hurts untill you actually feel it.The brachial plexus nerves around a cervical rib become irritated.I have spent years trying to feel better,and there is nothing worse than being treated badly by health professionals who are supposed to be helping us and not judging us.But its thier bad. Heaalth professionals job is not to judge,but to try to understnd and be kind.We have already been through hell over an over and dont need any more pain!especially emotional pain caused by judgemental health professionals.it feels horrible.i have been through this.Dont let it get you down,they are just not very intellegent,and they dont pay your bills.We are thier boss,they work for us the patient,WE PAY THEM.So keep your head help high and work hard to recover.I got alot better by having traction to reset my cervical vertebra that were all out of place dut to the birth defect.Take care,and remember to love yourself alot cause you deserve it for your strength and courage!