Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie.

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 09-27-2011, 08:30 PM #1
supersickchik supersickchik is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 12
10 yr Member
supersickchik supersickchik is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 12
10 yr Member
Default TOS/ Brachial Plexus Injury???

Let me start with the fact that this is my first time on a forum. I am hoping to get some input from others going through something similar to myself. Please bare with me...Here's my story

About 9 months ago I was hit head on by a drunk driver. At the time of the accident I was driving and had my left hand on the steering wheel. I braced for impact and when the air bag hit me it pushed my head up and to the right side (away from my left arm). Immediately my left shoulder was in intense pain and felt swollen. I did not go to the hospital because thank god that was the only thing that had happened to me. Unfortunately, that night and on I have been having huge problems with my left arm. My pinky finger and ring finger are numb, I have a hard time making a fist, tying my shoes, typing, doing anything that consists of proper hand function. Also, I have a non stop burning feeling in my arm from my neck down through my left pinky and ring fingers, I can't rest my elbow on anything without numbness and pain. I get twinges of tightness in my pectoral muscle and neck, Headaches in the back of my head....and so on. The symptoms have gotten better but at the 3 month mark that is where things plateaued and haven't changed.

I have been to multiple doctors who all have said it is a brachial plexus injury, but all of my MRIs and nerve tests come back normal. I had an MRI of the Brachial Plexus, my neck, and my elbow for nerve entrapment...all normal. EMG/NCS both normal....Today I read something about TOS and am really hoping this is the problem because this constant pain and discomfort is literally driving me crazy, making me depressed, and has changed my everyday life. My neurologist has injected me 3 times with steriods with minimal results and he has basically given up because he doesn't know why I am not getting better....he is now sending me to physical therapy which I start on Friday.....

My questions...
Could this be TOS?
If this is a Brachial Plexus injury is it normal to still be in so much pain?
Is this going to be permanent?
How can I get a definitive answer of what is going on?

One thing is certain...there is nerve damage or compression of some kind....

Any input will be much appreciated! Please help..
supersickchik is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
brachial plexus MRI tomorrow CindyCB Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 10 08-20-2011 06:53 PM
choroid plexus how can we help vini Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome 0 08-26-2008 06:52 AM
Brachial Plexus Block olecyn Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 3 12-12-2007 05:03 PM
Brachial Plexus Injury?? / TOS Symptoms AnthonyEE Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 8 08-20-2007 12:35 PM
Feel something below brachial plexus billy027 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 10 08-03-2007 05:16 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.