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Originally Posted by Holles
I live in NE
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I am assuming you are in Nebraska near Omaha.
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Originally Posted by Holles
The Spine Dr. said I have cervical degenerative discs, which I already knew, and said I should go to a neurologist.
What do you guys think? Would a neurologist get an MRI of the braxial plexus area?
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What kind of Dr. was the Spine Dr.? Neurosurgeon? I think Neurologist when I think Spine Dr. There are some Neurologists with knowledge of TOS, but not many. Vascular Surgeons have the most experience with TOS. Unfortunately there is no definitive imaging for TOS, it is mostly a clinical diagnosis.
You may want to check out this Physiatrist in regards to diagnosing TOS and possibly getting some further direction.
http://www.nebraskaspinecenter.com/o...x?ID=8&Section
He did his residency at Washington University Medical Center - Barnes Jewish Hospital, home of Dr. Thompson's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Center.
I also found great benefit from massage once I found a therapist with TOS experience -
http://www.bestomahamassage.com/moinca.shtml
Hopefully, you can get better without surgery. If you require surgery, you may have to travel out of state for an expert TOS surgeon.