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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS) |
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Thank you,
I looked more into TOS just now because it sounded familiar and I had all recommended tests for it. All came back normal. That is the one constant. All my tests always come back normal. I just dont know. |
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I am borderline TOS/chronic RSI, w/past whiplash, past concussion, RSI shoulder strains.. hyper mobile... but all standard testing comes up negative.. according to general main stream MDs...
My chiro & a PT professor did more in depth & more hands on evaluations and they agreed. Most Drs don't really do that hands on, if imaging or standard test don't show it they don't look deeper.. I do have the white hand when arms are up and flushing red when lowered, plus the trigger points, muscle spasms, and a raised & stuck top rib from extreme muscle spasms- that was greatly reduced by the PT professor with a top rib mobilization.. I related that to chiro and he followed up when needed.. My chiro had a low level laser (aka cold or soft laser) that was awesome for pain relief..might be worth exploring that topic. So you could be in a similar situation, not severe enough to warrant TOS experts or deep testing, usually those are for pre surgical cases/severe pain.. but the proper PT and gentle stretching & posture can be very beneficial.. You certainly don't want to risk getting into the severe stage...if it is a mild version now. Explore the RSD/CRPS sticky threads too if you haven't yet..
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I had been seeing Chiro up until a month after my surgery but had to stop due to finances. I dont have any colour change in my hands or arms and I dont experience any muscle issues apart from general tightness from not being able to fully stretch without causing flare ups. Most of my swelling is from my arthritis. However I have been thinking of going back my chiro doctor. I will for sure mention TOS to my doctors when I see them. Looking up the symptoms though I dont seem to fit. But who knows Stranger things have happened!
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Well, don't be surprised if Drs dismiss TOS right away, many have very limited knowledge, unless they have an actual interest in it..
If you feel it isn't a fit right now, just keep it in mind if more things start to match up later on.. My version was more of a pre TOS situation, I luckily was able to reverse & recover from the worst sympoms, now I have more of a Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) but still can't hold my arms up for more than a minute.. Good luck and keep searching..
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