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Old 06-06-2011, 02:08 PM
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Default Need Help - Do I have TOS?

I am 33M and have been hitting a wall in finding out what is wrong with me. First symptoms were my 4th and 5th finger getting cold (physically) while working on a computer on my right hand with no real other issues.

Over the course of the last couple of months, it has spread to both hands getting cold, even when not working and all fingers getting cold as well. I can get them warm, but it takes effort. Once they're warm I can keep them there until the next episode of them getting cold again; usually the next day of work.

It has also progressed to tingling throughout both arms, and as of this weekend it seems as if my arm gets tired and dull when I hold it outstretched (for example high on the steering wheel).

Had an EMG test done which indicated some sort of nerve disturbance in my neck and was referred for a cervical MRI. Also had minute signs of carpal tunnel in my right hand, but was advised it was very slight.

My back, shoulder blades, trap muscles and neck seem to feel like I have a sunburn although I have not been in the sun. It's just a burning sensation throughout. Also present up and down my back and random intervals.

I have also had both hands become numb while sleeping which is scary to say the least. All of this seems to get progressively worse by the week which has me quite concerned.

I can't see my neuro until the 15th to go over the MRI, which is leaving me in a state of worry. I am thinking my more immediate concern might be vascular related and my fingers and hands going cold. Should I be panicked? Or is coldness related to neuro stuff as well?

I also have bad TMJ problems and know tingling can be a related symptom, but to my knowledge it is a symptom because of thoracic related issues with muscle compression.

Have been working on posture related improvements but have always tried to maintain best ergonomics where possible.

The rapid onset of symptoms has me worried as it would seem reading some of the posts here, symptoms usually start in one side and gradually. I also have no history of trauma to the neck or vehicle accidents.

Could really use some input or insight. If it's not TOS, any other things I should consider? I'm in the Los Angeles area, for what that's worth.
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