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Originally Posted by jkl626
I have heard good things about Dr. Kai Johansen in Seattle. It might be worth a shot to see him first. also have you tried PT? That is always the first step. Also Trigger Point injections have helped me. Botox helps some people but it didnt help me.Good Luck.-JKL
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I have already met with Dr.Johansen and he wants to operate on my right side. Removal of the cervical rib, scalenectomy, and remove scar tissue.
Dr.Donahue in Boston would be a second opinion.
Dr. Johansen had me do a scalene block and it didn't really do much. It relieved some of the pain but only for about 15 minutes. Thus he said Botox is not an option for me.
Next monday I am getting a massage from someone familiar with TOS. I have had good luck with massage in the past in terms of temporary pain relief.
Only 10 shifts at work (lap top...sigh) to go. counting down the days.