Hello- I have never tried this before! I have no concrete diagnoses. I live in chronic pain and have been for 7 years now. First a bad fall- my golden retriever was running full out and hit me from behind. One year later on the job injuryin neck and shoulders. Fought workers comp. Took two years. Then driving on I-5 a woman parked on right side of freeway crossed all lanes in front of me. I T-boned her and my neck ,hip and mostly thoracic spine was more injured. Been through lots of chiros,pt, ot. feldenrais, accupuncture, ect. I am now55 but feel 80!! I've learned to live one day at a time. My family are wonderful. I take tramadol and skelaxin. Ice is still my best friend for nerve pain. I was denied ss.but I am in hud housing in a hadicapped apt with a backyard. I was homeless for several years staying with family. I am truly grateful for my own place. I have no insurance. I lost my son at 33 years old. He was given to much medication after getting hurt on job. Went to sleep and didn't wake up after six months of trying to get help. My good friend from Texas died the same way- she had tos, and spinal problems. She had surgery on her spine but it was too late. She was 46. Doctors in Oregon will not discuss Thoracic outlet syndrome. They say it is mental!!!!! I would like to meet some nice people and talk sometimes. Thanks for listening

Lenny we are in the chat right now come on down
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LENNY,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. You will fine a good number of people to show concern with one another.

Looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Lenny,

Welcome to NT

Happy that you found us. You will find many caring and supportive folks here. We have a TOS forum, from which I hail. I have Bilateral TOS.

Below is a link to the TOS forum. And a couple of us are in chat right now. Would love to talk with you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=24

Just holler if you need any help navigating the forum. I look forward to seeing ya around.

Hi Lenny. Welcome to NeuroTalk, a very supportive place.

Now, I've been on I-5 many times in the past but never had an accident on I-5. I keep my accidents here in Iowa. I'm surprised I've never been diagnosed with TOC after the many accidents I have had but I can certainly relate to the spinal problems.

As forward thinking as Oregon is, I'm surprised you can't find a doc to talk with you about TOC. Is that the case even in Eugene and Portland?

Let us know if you have any problems navigating the forums, and again, welcome.

Hi, Lenny!

Sorry to learn of all your discomfort. I hate the 5, I've driven many stretches of it and they all stink!

You'll find a lot of useful information here, along with a host of friendly, supportive friends. I'll see you around!

Hi Lenny! Welcome .... This is just the place for you. You'll find so much info, advice, comfort and friendship.

I hope you will be able to find some answers to your pain control. take care and Welcome again!!!!