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Diane-
I'm from Seattle, too, and had the TOS surgery by a dr on the eastside. Maybe we've seen some of the same doctors? My TOS arose in an MVA but I was predisposed to TOS due to an abnormal 1st rib. The surgery was successful (7 yrs and still symptom free on that side) but I suffered a one-time injury to the area and couldn't use the arm from day 1 after the car accident. This is different than most TOS cases that arise from repetitive motion where lots of scar tissue builds up before the sx show up. I have TOS on the other side due to a cervical rib and when the sx get bad enough will see the dr on the eastside again.
DiMarie is right that your job is likely contributing to the problem. The TOS surgery is hard and not everyone does well. Two months isn't enough time but I threw in the towel after 9 months of conservative treatment as things were escalating and I had to try something. Personally, I think you should try to see a good PT. I can provide the name of a PT who can handle complex cases (you are a complex case with shoulder, neck and TOS problems). He picked up on my undiagnosed shoulder injury two years before drs finally noticed it. I also have the C5/C6 stenosis and face fusion surgery later this year and have had both shoulders operated on so I've been there, done that.
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