Ginnie: It is a diagnostic. If your pain gets better immediatlly, you are considered a good candidate for surgery.

Jess: I am glad you had such a good experience with Dr. Thompson . Did you talk to him about the scalene block not working? And does he still recommend surgery? It is not foolproof,but alot of dr's rely on it.

Mine hurt too but right after the pain was a little less.It came out positve,but I cannot be sure since I did not have alot of pain to begin with. I will be repeating it if I elect to have surgery. Did He recommend any other tests?

My Doctor told me I will have to change my profession if I dont get surgery, but my PT doesnt think so. Go figure. Good Luck with your decision. Are you seeing any other surgeons?