 |
|
| New Member Introductions Welcome to our community! Come in and introduce yourself to other members!! |
| Reply |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-21-2009, 01:59 AM
|
#1 | ||
|
|||
|
New Member
|
Hi my name is kathy,
I'm not sure I belong here or not? I was diagnosed with arterial thoracic outlet syndrome and had a rib resection May 7, 2009. I just found out, that I may have not been given the correct diagnosis and I may have neurogenic TOS. Some of the folks on my TOS site have seen neurologists for diagnosis, but I only saw my pmI I had and MRI, Nerve conduction tests physical therapy up the wazo(to no avail and no help) and many ex rays. I do not have an extra "cervial rib". My pm sent me to a thoracic surgeon who...guess what...said I needed surgery! Imagine that?! Silly me trusted what the docs said!  now they call me "Adam" I'm a single mom, with 3 teenage boys ready to fly the coup. I lost my job (of 12 years!  now accepted a very pt job minimum wage at Round Table Geesh!) in January so I have no w/c, no sdi, no unemployment, and awaiting decision for ssdi? I have no health insurance left and my house is in foreclosure...did I mention I'm also losing my mind!?  Am I on the right site?? Kathy |
||
|
 Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (09-21-2009), azoyizes (09-24-2009), Hockey (09-21-2009), Jomar (09-21-2009), prairiemary (09-24-2009), tamiloo (09-21-2009) |
|
09-21-2009, 02:05 AM
|
#2 | |||
|
||||
|
Legendary
|
Hello Kathy and welcome to NeuroTalk.
I hope we can help you with some of the answers that you seek, and rather than address everything at once, I thought I'd first introduce you to our Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Forum. If you click this link, it'll take you there. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html Towards top left, you'll see New Thread! Click that and start typing your message.
__________________
Eastern Australian Daylight Savings Time and my temperature . Last edited by Koala77; 09-21-2009 at 04:08 AM. Reason: Typo |
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: |
|
09-21-2009, 04:00 AM
|
#3 | |||
|
||||
|
Grand Magnate
|
Welcome Kathy to NeuroTalk. Yes, you have arrived at the right place. So sorry your having such a bad time of it...Koala gave you the link to a forum that might be helpful. Take care, Tammy
__________________
My best friends live in my computer.... . Suffered with back problems since birth...7 back surgeries to date, the last one being on 5/13/2015. Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Chronic Pain “Being my sweethearts full-time care partner, I have to remind myself, when some well-meaning friend or relative questions my methods or motives, that I know more than they do because I Live this life 24/7, and they only come for short visits.” Tamiloo . Gotta love my Olhipie! Dx'd RRMS 1986, SPMS 2004 . Watch my Olhipie Skiing.... . |
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (09-21-2009), Koala77 (09-21-2009) |
|
09-21-2009, 05:11 AM
|
#4 | |||
|
||||
|
Magnate
|
Hi Kathy,
Yes, you're in the right place. Here you will find lots of people who can answer your questions about TOS. You will also find sage advice and empathetic support as you face your other issues. Sadly, many fine folks here are in financial difficulties because of their health issues. They understand and will share their experiences dealing with social services, mortgage companies, etc... Most importantly, they will be able to reassure you that you are not losing your mind: you are just coping bravely with circumstances that anyone would find trying. WELCOME TO NT! 
|
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (09-21-2009) |
|
09-21-2009, 08:26 AM
|
#5 | ||
|
|||
|
Magnate
|
Yes, you have come to the right place! You will find a wealth of info here
and some supportive folks too. I see Koala has given you some direction so look around and make yourself at home. 
__________________
sox . . |
||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (09-21-2009) |
|
09-21-2009, 08:34 AM
|
#6 | |||
|
||||
|
Senior Member
|
 Welcome You are at the right place. We understand and will listen to you. You will gets lots of support here. Hockey is right. Anyone would have difficulty under your circumstances. You do need help in a lot of ways. Take things one at a time and fix what you can for now. It'll all come out in the wash. You have a lot on your plate. 
__________________
(Broken Wings) . . |
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
|
09-21-2009, 09:23 PM
|
#7 | |||
|
||||
|
Grand Magnate
|
hi kathy.
i'm glad you found us but sorry for the reason you're here. please seek help wherever you can; family, friends, church... i'll be sending prayers your way for some answers to come along. all the best to you.
__________________
Judy trying to be New Skinny Butt ______________________ You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -------------------------------------- "DESIDERATA" by Max Ehrmann |
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| "Thanks for this!" says: | (Broken Wings) (09-23-2009) |
|
09-24-2009, 12:16 PM
|
#8 | |||
|
||||
|
Magnate
|
Hello Kathy, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many helpful and caring people.
We're so glad you found us! 
__________________
Mair . |
|||
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
| Reply |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Forum | |||
| Anybody Here Belong To AAA? | The Stumble Inn | |||
| I Used to Belong Here.... | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
| Not Sure I Belong Here?? | Trigeminal Neuralgia | |||
| Not Sure I Belong Here?? | New Member Introductions | |||
| Don't know where i belong, sorry | New Member Introductions | |||
not sure if I belong here?
Linear Mode
