extra rib
 

Hi.
I am 47 and just found out I have an extra rib under my collar bone on my left side. If I lift up my left arm above my shoulder I lose circulation. My Doc wants me to see a surgeon and have the rib removed. He is also worried about my artery as it runs between my extra rib and collar bone. I have had back and neck problems all my life. Anyone else been there? I am scared and frusteratd because I can't do half the stuff I need to. Getting dressed is a challenge and I am not suppose to lift anything over 2 lbs, my coffee weighs that! Please tell me that the surgery works and recovery is fast. I have 3 grandbabies that I want to hold and play with.
Thanks
Gladys

Hi gladys64,
I copied your post to our thoracic outlet syndrome forum (TOS) , you will find other threads & posts there about the extra cervical rib and the surgery to remove it.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

Hello & Welcome
 

Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. There are great and caring friends here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

Welcome to nt

jo*mar gave you the link to our tos forum.

So sorry you're having these problems. It can be very challenging.

You're not alone. I have the neck, back, tos & scalene combo. No fun ! ! !

See you around the board.

Hi there Gladys:

I can tell you are a devoted grandmother. I wish you well and hope that everything works out for you.

If you are able, keep us posted on what happens.

We want to hear great news about you holding your grand babies.

Melody

Hello and Welcome!
 

Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. There are great and caring friends here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene :hug:

I am still not sure if I have an an aneurysm, I am still waiting for a referral date to a surgeon. Very frusterating, not sure if I should take any headache medication as my Doctor said not to if I have an aneurysm.