Hi everyone...I am new here and in searchof some help. I was just diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and am still a bit confused over it all. It first started out to be carpal tunnel but the EMG showed otherwise. I have been to different Dr's and been through several tests and MRI's. I am in so much pain I just can't stand it anymore. I cry because I can't do anything! I can't comb my hair, my hand gets numb and ice cold..I hate it! I can't sit, stand, lay down...you name it..I can't do it. I have a clerical job with a lot of data entry (A LOT) with terrible working conditions. I know this caused it and yet I have bene trying to go to work and do my job while crying in pain. Nobody cares...other employees have even spread rumors that i'm faking it! I can't stand it. Well anyways, theneurologist feels I need some fast pain relief and wants to do a nerve injection TOMORROW and i'm freaking out! I'm scared...he didn't explain much about it and I don't know if this is the answer. He said if I didn't do this I would need months of therapy and stuff and still be suffering in pain. He never mentioned surgery but he said I may need therapy. Everywhere I look, therapy is involved.

Has anyone had injections of lanacane? Do they work? Do I go through with it tomorrow and then go from there. I need my life back but I don't know what's right and how to get this fixed. He said I'd be better in a few days after the injection...ok..then what..back to work and hurt some more?

I filed workman's comp today and my companu is giving me a hard time. I'm a mess and ready to just give up. I'm at the end of my rope with everyone. Can anyone offer some help? What do I do...and boy do I need some sleep.

T