thats what I thought, I have gone 7yrs with really not to much as far as symptoms and this past year as been tough. It started out april 2011 with feeling like I was going to pass out. Turned out to be thoracic outlet syndrome with arterial compression. The subclavian artery was being pinched on my left side but when it was compressed, my vertebral artery would stop flowing. I had one surgery on left side which helped some. I have another scheduled in july for further repair on left side and then will need the right side done because of the same. During this time, my neurologist believes I my have a lesion on the brain stem that just did not show on the mri. This new symptom started several months ago. I have not worked since april of 2011 and still waiting on disability through my pension system. What a year, I go from very active working over 60hrs a week to not being able to do much. I have limited use of my arms due to the thoracic outlet syndrome. I am trying to stay positive the best I can, since I have always been a very positive person. Thanks for the support.