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Originally Posted by 343v343
Thank you for sharing those pictures. I have done a lot to try and improve my ergonomic situation as I am dealing with the early onset of this syndrome. My question and perhaps this is a difficult one… Is how much computer work you realistically do per day. I have the beginning stages of TOS and am interested in improving and or eliminating my symptoms. I have found improvement doing some PT, but I want to make sure my career will not force my symptoms return and/or worsen. My fear and irrational thought just to quit my job and never touch a computer again. But that is obviously unrealistic, and physical therapy is not cheap. So I have no choice but to work and I'm hoping to find a way to continue doing it.
I have bilateral symptoms though they are manageable. But I make my living at a computer and am concerned about being able to work despite having this issue. My workstation is very ergonomically set up, but I realize that reducing my amount behind the screen will ultimately help too.
On average, how often are you taking breaks? And during those breaks, what are you doing? I have been doing scalene stretches as well as back and shoulder stretches to try and get my shoulders loose.
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Hey,
Sounds like you're trying very hard to keep it going.
I have managed to keep it going, but it's been painful.
I found the LED and infrared light therapy pads to be most relieving. They're amazing for me, my TOS and neck and back symptoms. I couldn't do what I do now without them. Please do look into them and consider trying to them. Lots of medical providers offer them these days. Chirpractors, PT, massage theapist. Check around in your area.
Here's the link to where I bought mine at. Loved them so much I wanted to start a business but I don't have the time to devote to it. They're also a little expensive. To me, they're worth it.
Check out Edna's site.
http://www.healthlightz.com/
BTW: Keyboarding is an irritant to TOS/scalene/pec and neck problems.
I feel your pain. I've been where you're at. I had to work to pay for PT and medical care and tests. Work caused my symptoms to be worse. Yes, it was that way.
I lived through 7 1/2 years of hell and have been fighting my way to here since hell became humanly tolerable. I've tried so many things. I bought so many things trying to get relief or aid.
It's been rough. Wouldn't want to do it again.
I can tell you the lights helped me more than anything else. It's also a home unit so I can use it at my convinence and in the privacy of my home. Do consider them.
You're welcome to read my postings... warning some are very long. I've been very open here, just trying to help others and get help. I have been able to help others and I have been helped in so many ways by being a member of NT. It certainly is part of my recovery too.
You're not alone. We do understand.
Keep asking questions and don't give up. It's a tough diagnosis to live and work with.