Ozzy- I thought cervical ribs were a pretty easy decision- if causing so many problems they are generally removed..usually along with the first rib.

Swelling and Purple/cold hands is either a big vascular issue or an RSD/CRPS issue.


not so sure about the face stuff, could go either way. In any case, if you have TOS and it is causing at least some of all these awfule symptoms, removing the cervical ribs could be a very positive first step to sorting it out.

I don't mean to sounds surgery happy, but it sounds like you should at least get the opinion of a surgeon. I am not one to sit on my laurels, I usually am out there searching for answers from whoever i can get them from. Neurologist, vascular surgeon, I'd be looking them up and paying visits.

good luck to you.

Johanna