Question on ATOS/VTOS
 

Hey guys quick question. I looked around but wasn't 100% sure of an answer....

If you haven't seen my other thread I have vascular TOS with a little nerve involvement, but mainly vascular.

Question: Am I risking damage to the artery/vein while doing physical exercise? I've read a few things which said it can damage/compress the arteries/vein which can cause problems such as anurisms/clots and stuff? My job involves pull ups/push-ups/burpees/planks/obstacle courses/running/etc usually on a fort nightly or so basis.

Relatively symptom free with hands at my side but exercise/ arms at or above 90 I get the heavy arms.

Usually after a PT session or similiar my arms are on fire and feel like bricks and I can barely lift them to shoulder height etc.

I know it's not good for me just wondering if I'm at a big risk for something that could put me in hospital. Cheers

I have been diagnosed with the vTOS 3 years ago after getting clot in my subclavian vein. I didn't do any surgeries yet, but I've been on blood thinners since. I am 95% symptom-free.

To my understanding, you are definitely risking getting clots as you do have compression and you are not on blood thinners (that would reduce the chance of getting a clot), especially if you do exercises which further pinch the vein.

I did ask my surgeons about the activity I can do and they were happy with me doing whatever I want as long as I am anticoagulated. They don't want be to stop taking thinners if I don't do the surgery.

vTOS to nTOS could happen too, but to my understanding it is not very likely...

Regardless, I would definitely suggest you have somebody take care about your situation and advise what is the best option for you.

It is a bit difficult to judge as you haven't had any clots before, but you do have compression..

Hey man thanks for the reply.

I'll have to look into blood thinners. I've never had clots before I have no idea what they look or feel like but I'm sure I'll know. I'm seeing a doctor again soon for results of some other scans so will bring it up then. Cheers