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Originally Posted by Titus
I just looked at your list and it was really helpful. I am in the process of looking for a diagnosis. i just went to the university of mich. hospital for some test and will meet with a vascular surgeon next week. I am frustrated because i have had so mant test: emg mri, x-rays, dopplers and they always come back normal with the exception of one of the dopplers. I am convinced that it is tos because everything else has been ruled out some i am hoping this appointment next week will confirm it or point me in the right direction. My question is that my biggest complaint is pain and burning and muscle tightness. especially in the arm, but everything i read seems to talk about numbness and problems with the pinky and ring finger which i dont have. Any thoughts?
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Most everyone here seems to have had problems with pain. Although I'm glad to say that I have that portion of my problem mostly under control.
I think most or all of us have had muscle tightness too. I've improved, but still have much work to do.
The burning varies a lot between us. Some have mentioned it. I've had it maybe a few times total.
Remember that TOS is a syndrome and that it varies per person. I presume the variance is due to things like:
-- where is the compression?
-- are there are other coexisting health problems?
-- your individual body, nutrition, stress levels, posture, work day, etc.
So don't be alarmed about some variation between you and others.
Looking at additional posts in this thread, it sounds like you're seeing the right doc and getting on the path to a diagnosis which will of course lead to a treatment path.