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Originally Posted by dlem
Has anyone ever been diagnosed with vascular TOS, no clot and been able to forego surgery? I've been diagnosed with mostly venous tos with near complete occlusion when arm lifted of vein and some arterial compression without a clot. Trying to go to JH in Batimore.
I have a very demanding job which will not allow for rest of arm. My arm gets ice cold and sometimes cyanotic when I am working at the computer. Ive been doing pt for about 6 wks, had to stop some of the stretches as arm was getting cyanotic. No change with massage or tens unit.
Anyone with any thoughts?
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I had ANVTOS bilaterally with no clot. I opted to have surgery as the complications from clots are downright terrifying to me personally- moreso than facing a nasty surgery. It is ultimately up to you and your doctor what you decide to do for your situation but most doctors recommend surgery with vascular TOS because of the potential complications that come from it.