Hi
I'm Tory
Got a pretty good wrap sheet for twenty four I would say haha but here it is...
I have= bipolar-I: under control with meds-alot of them
-carpal tunnel they think nerve studies showed a little damage
- and now the biggie I just got diagnosed with TOS they are not sure which type because I have a clotting mutation I have to have more tests but I am already starting PT
I am an avid reader, watcher of old medical tv shows, and love hiking with my dogs. I also love hanging with friends and family. I can not wait to get insight and support from all of you and hopefully have some insight to offer you.

Tory,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the following forum there are a great number of fellow friends there to help you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi Tory, and welcome to NeuroTalk! You will find many friendly, caring, and helpful people on the boards.

Welcome to Neruo Talk. You will find support here and a few friends as well. Lots of information on TOS will be in that forum. Do make yourself comfortable with the folks here, and ask all the questions you care to. I hope you get alot of responces. Mental health issues are talked about alot, and there is support for that too. I have been here over two years now, and have met some really wonderful people. Hope you get alot of responce to your post. Again welcome. ginnie

Hi there. Welcome

I also LOVE old medical tv shows like Dr. Kildare, Ben Casey, Medical Center, etc. Never missed one. I'm a lot older than you so I remember when they originally aired. lol

Anyway, hope you find some answers and keep posting.

Take care, Melody

One risk factor for aggravating TOS, which I personally experienced, is brisk walking with the arms held straight. This pulls on the shoulder girdles and can add to the compression.

If you google for "power walking" you will see every article on power walking recommends keeping your arms bent. I've seen different reasons cited including "to avoid traction injuries" and to avoid finger swelling.

Something to keep in mind when you're hiking.

Welcome, fellow TOSer!!!

So sorry to hear you have TOS. It's a struggle to live with.

I've had TOS since 2000 (MVA).

It's no picnic.

Make sur your therapist knows TOS treatments and won't make your symptoms worse. If they know, you're in good hands. If they don't, be very careful.

I did not get better for years. 7 1/2 years of hell.

I never stopped working. Keyboarding is not TOS friendly.

I learned while laying around, keeping my palms turned up helped me.

Balloons also were helpful for propping my arms up.

So many things. Kinesiology tape. Yoga. Stretches, water, Theracane.

What helped me most were LED and infra red light therapy pads.

Let's of psts and info here.

Keep a diary of everything to find patterns to help you.

Find the TOS forum. Keep asking questions.

Hang in there... You're not alone here. We truly understand.

I'm Roaul and I too started to get blood clots after injuring my back ( I have nerve damage there) was wondering if anyone can link the two together?

Roaul,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place. There should be someone there to help you.

For spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and pain pump discussions.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum118.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Welcome to NT!

You've sure come to the right place for great support and understanding. You'll find many caring people here.
Please make yourself right at home and post in any of the forums. This is a fun, caring, and down-to-earth place to be!

It's great to have you!
I hope you will begin to get answers very soon!

Caring,
Rae