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Originally Posted by Rini
I've been a stomach sleep all my life which probably contributed to this problem as well as my back problem. I've been trying to sleep on my back (makes my heart feel funny, possible mitral valve prolapse, not dangerous just feels like its regurgitating lol) but a pillow under each arm seems like it should help. Palms up, got it. I bought a memory foam pillow and it's just not comfortable. I should ask my PT if he has some pillow suggestions as well. Feather pillows seem nice.
After your surgery, are you a lot better? Or do you still have a few issues?
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I have a lot of issues, however, don't let that scare you. I have other issues as well. My hypermobility already has gifted me with 2 shoulder stabilization surgeries and likely contributed to the TOS. I did have a lot better sensation and no more pain in my arms which is great. I can use my hands again! That alone has made surgery worth it to me. I'm not quite 8 weeks post op so there is a lot of recovery time left. I also have a 16 month old daughter. I didn't want to risk having a stroke or pulmonary embolism or any of those other nasty worst-case scenarios when I have a young baby. It was worth it to try so I could be a more active parent than to watch myself gradually regress.