Hello, Does Anyone Out There Have A Complete Set Of Cervical Ribs That Wrap Completely From Front To Back? How Do You Feel? I'm In Bad Shape. Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, I'll bet you ARE miserable! Welcome to our little club. Sorry you have to be here, but you have come to a great place for info.

You can click on my 'Icon', then click on 'find all posts by this user'. That will tell you about me. I'm in a horrible flare right now. My cervies made the curve and then embedded into the first ribs. I too was miserable. I'm still miserable, but at least now I know why.

Curious to hear your story... have you had any tests done yet??

Anne

ANNE,
ONLY X-RAYS AND PHYSICAL TESTS. I AM 39 YRS OLD MARRIED WITH 3 BOYS AND I HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS MY WHOLE LIFE. CHEST AND ARM PAINS IN GENERAL. I'VE BEEN DIAGNOSED FROM EVERYTHING . FROM GERD TO ULCERS , HEART ELECTRICAL) PROBLEMS ,HEADACHES SWELLING FOR NO REASONS.. ALOT JUST WANT TO PRESCRIBE ANTIDEPR. OR THINK I'M JUST FAKING IT. A LOT OF BAD DIAGNOSIS AND UN-CARING DOCTORS . i HAVE A GOOD PRIMARY DR. NOW , BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY HEALTH INSURANCE. I COULD WRITE A BOOK. CAN'T TYPE NO MORE , I'M HURTING . I WILL CHECK BACK AND TALK TO YOU LATER. CHERYL

Welcome Cheryl
I have learned a lot from the great folks here who have TOS.
Sorry to hear how bad you're hurting and for so long.
I may be wrong but I think I remember reading that people who have the extra ribs seem to have more successful outcomes from surgery than other folks.
Don't take my word for it though. Check out some of the informative links in the TOS forum here.
Take care!

take care Cheryl, no more typing today for me too!

I had the surgeries and had an overall improvement of 10%, but then I didn't have any help at home (more hinderance) post-surg. Many do get great improvement! Would do it over again if I had to.

Anne

Cheryl,

I am sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I don't have extra cervical ribs but youch it sounds painful. My TOS is more scalene oriented and I had surgery (sclenectomy no rib resec) 7 weeks ago.

Everyone is great here and has so much information to offer. I am happy that you found us all. We are here for you.

Anne,
It' Been Awhile Since I've Been Online. Not Doing To Well. My Head Is Taking The Blunt Of My Pain Today. I've Got The Shakes And My Eyes Are In Such Pain. I Can't Even Think Straight. Thank You For Chatting With Me.
Cheryl