Sorry that you made out so poorly. I think having the thoracic MRI is a good idea. In some respects I would like one also. Not having one there or lower back at this point.

There are other tests for the TOS. They can do an EMG to see if that region is impinged. (The vascular surgeon that I saw looked at the EMG from a year ago and decided I did not have TOS. May ask for a new one. The PT says that I have some of the symptoms of TOS.)

Glad your PT was extended for another 3 months. From what I have read surgery does not really help the TOS or RSD and that it can make the situation worse. I have also read that you should not use ice.

I'm so sorry to hear that your fine motor skills have been so disabling and destroyed your career as a graphic designer. Have you thought about a 2nd opinion or going to a hand specialist to figure out the cause of the nerve damage and neuropathy in your hands? (I have been to a hand specialist and a vascular surgeon. Still looking for answers) Is it the NS that gave you all of this information?

Sorry that your boss was such a jerk. Glad you have the proof that you need. That is always helpful.

Right there with you and feeling angry and frustrated too. Feel free to vent anytime you want. Too bad we weren't closer.

I will write a list of questions and call the Vascular Surgeon back so that all of my questions are answered. My symptoms are bilateral which also tends to be RSD rather than TOS. I also have significant OA which causes some pain and swelling in the hands and joints. My hands, fingers and feet and toes can be burning hot and red or ice cold and or purple. It hurts to walk at times and have issues completing certain tasks with my hands. My left shoulder area is very tight and don't have the ROM. Never a dull moment. As far as my neck is concerned I have pretty good ROM (I think) but still get some muscle spasms that are frustrating.

Sorry for my rambling.
Have a painless day. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and stay somewhat warm and the snow will stay away.
On a positive note, my son is home from college. SO now I have extra muscle home if it should snow for at least 6 weeks.
Be well. Gail