[redcat]

I met a lady today who asked me if I had tos. I was in a mva last year. I now shuffle when I walk. I can't lift my arms up very far. I can only get my right arm up to wash my hair. My arms are very weak, I can't push a pool noodle under the water. My fingers swell and tingle. Sometimes my thumb and or index finger move involuntarily. I have a constant headache. I have pain everywhere but the worst pain is under my left breast radiating to my back where a bra strap would be. I have no firm diagnosis. I was told I had a concussion whiplash and rotater cuff injury.
I would welcome any help or suggestions.
Thanks Redcat

[Jomar]

Hello,
Explore our TOS forum-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

and the sticky threads there too...for a bit of a crash course on TOS and therapies..

[Blossom25]

Originally Posted by redcat

I met a lady today who asked me if I had tos. I was in a mva last year. I now shuffle when I walk. I can't lift my arms up very far. I can only get my right arm up to wash my hair. My arms are very weak, I can't push a pool noodle under the water. My fingers swell and tingle. Sometimes my thumb and or index finger move involuntarily. I have a constant headache. I have pain everywhere but the worst pain is under my left breast radiating to my back where a bra strap would be. I have no firm diagnosis. I was told I had a concussion whiplash and rotater cuff injury.
I would welcome any help or suggestions.
Thanks Redcat

I have Fibromyalgia and have many of your symptoms. Maybe you should be checked by a rhumatologist for this disease. There is a blood test that can be given also. Good luck. Just a suggestion, but be sure whom ever you go to, they know a lot about Fibromyalgia. Blossom25

[Darlene]

Redcat,

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.

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

[redcat]

Originally Posted by Blossom25

I have Fibromyalgia and have many of your symptoms. Maybe you should be checked by a rhumatologist for this disease. There is a blood test that can be given also. Good luck. Just a suggestion, but be sure whom ever you go to, they know a lot about Fibromyalgia. Blossom25

I have had Fibromyalgia since 1991. This is nothing like the way I was before the car accident. I can't climb stairs, I have to physically lift my leg onto the step and then drag the other behind. I can only do three steps and they have to be under seven inches. I can't reach into the cupboards that I could before the accident. I had long hair before the accident but can not look after it with only getting one hand up to my head. I used to walk 1- 2 hours a day, now I can barely get next door. I am so slow I would not be able to get across an intersection even if I had 5 stoplights to do it in. I can't pick up my feet to drive a car. I still go to the YMCA 5 days a week unless the insurance company has me going to another assessment.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Redcat

[Blossom25]

RedCat, I feel so bad for you. I can't believe you haven't been diagnosed for all these problems. They are so distinct. Good luck to you and God Bless you!!!

[redcat]

I would feel so much better if I had a diagnosis.
Redcat

[Blossom25]

Originally Posted by redcat

I would feel so much better if I had a diagnosis.
Redcat

I'm sure you would Redcat. I remember before I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia how frustrated I felt. Especially when the Dr. tells you it's all in your head. Blah Blah Blah. Mayo clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.diagnosed me.. I was so relieved to have a diagnosis so I had something concrete to deal with. So, I know how frustrated you must be. I wish you luck and many Blessings. Blossom