Hello Everyone!


I am new to the board and need people to talk to who have the same pain and problems. I will tell me story below.

Dec 26, 2005- DVT in subclavicle and neck and lung. Came on sudden.

Since then I have seen numerous doctors about the swelling in my arm and discoloration. I have been told many times that I just have to live with it. All the physicians I have seen have not done any other tests. I also have tingling and numbness in my arm. Recently I came across this board and many of the people have the same type of symptoms. I called Dr. Sanders and he spoke with me asking me to get a venogram. I went to my local physicians office to obtain and order, the physician preformed the allen test and it was positive. He was shocked and then didn't know who or how to call the order in. I waited another day and then called Dr. Sanders office, they are going to see me next week.

One of my questions is, is it possible to have a positive allen test and not have TOS?
Also, have any of you had the DVT and then been diagnosed with TOS?

I would appreciate any feedback or comments! Thanks in advance.

Mary