I was dx w/ Amyotrophy and I will give encouragement that in a high number of cases, there is an acute phase. Yes I got weaker as I had muscle wasting in the quads, gluteus maximus and siliac muscles. The exasperation for me was that PT, while did no harm, did not improve strength. My strength is returning slowly. More in tune with nerve regen than PT. Try not to worry about things that have not happened yet. Hopefully you are in an acute-phase that will accelerate the timetable. Make sure your b-12 is over 400, excersize to tolerance, get sleep, if you search for Mitochondrial health and do what you know to do, tests will give you a better idea what you are dealing with. I stayed in a panic for many months so I know how answers are important. Patience is always the shortest when the need is the greatest. Good Luck, Ken in Texas.

Thank you Ken. I just wrote a bunch of questions...do you mind if I send you a PM instead? My B12 is in the mid 300s, and I will be asking my doctor for vitamin B infusions.

What are thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms and signs?


Symptoms include neck, shoulder, and arm pain, numbness in the fingers, or impaired circulation and flushed sensations to the extremities (causing discoloration). The involved upper extremity can feel weak. Often symptoms are reproduced or worsened when the arm is positioned above the shoulder or extended. Patients can have a wide spectrum of symptoms from mild and intermittent to severe and constant. Pains can extend to the fingers and hands, causing weakness.

Ok, hmm, this is possible. I will ask the neuro surgeon on Monday on if he thinks this is possible! I wonder if it can lead to neuropathy/neuritis...