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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie. |
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10-01-2012, 05:22 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello, I am new to this forum. I have been diagnosed with TOS by Dr. Google But seriously I have the common symptoms of neuro TOS, history of trauma, and I just found out I'm the proud owner of a cervical rib. Now everything makes sense to me and I hope it does to the ortho and neuro docs when I finally see them. Unfortunately my ortho appointment isn’t until November and I had to beg my PCP for a neuro appt, which is this week. Interestingly enough I have seen neuro previously for unresolved issues with numbness and paresthesia of the face - maybe there is a connection with that and TOS????
Has anyone been seen at Naval Medical Center San Diego for TOS? Or has anyone been diagnosed with TOS by Navy doctors? |
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10-02-2012, 10:54 PM | #2 | ||
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Also Dr. Angle in Mission Viejo is an Army Dr. I beleive. Its best to go to someone who is familiar with TOS,. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Jomar (10-02-2012) |
10-03-2012, 09:00 AM | #3 | |||
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It is likely that the ortho and neuro won't have clue about TOS. It is best to request a referral to a vascular surgeon. Dr. Angle may serve NMCSD as he still serves the military and has operated on a navy seal. You can email Dr. Angle via his website - niren-angle.com
Dr. Brown is a neurosurgeon who doesn't do ribs so I wouldn't recommend him.
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10-04-2012, 09:39 AM | #4 | ||
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Additionally I move overseas early January and my worst fear is that my condition will prevent me from moving - if I'm diagnosed correctly - or that medical will give me a motrin and tell me to rub dirt in it and then I will be sent to a base that has limited medical resources. |
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