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12-21-2011, 02:27 AM | #1 | ||
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Has anyone visited this clinic in San Diego?
I currently live in Los Angeles and have been seeing various doctors at UCLA. My TOS is getting worse and really need to get relief. I have tried physical therapy and all types of conservative treatment. MRI of the cervical spine is normal and there were no abnormalities with my chest Xray. I will be getting a scalene block soon to confirm TOS. I am to the point where I want surgery. I am 28 years old but I have been suffering from this since I was 26, most likely due to weight lifting. I know that there are injections and botox treatments but I am afraid as I have read stories of serious injuries. *edit* Back to my original question, has anyone tried attending "The UCSD Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome" or have heard any thing from this group? Last edited by Koala77; 12-21-2011 at 04:11 AM. Reason: Link removed as per guidelines for new members. |
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12-21-2011, 05:52 PM | #2 | ||
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I have not, but I'm curious if you have tried PT with Joyce Wilkinson in Santa Monica? Perhaps you have as it was a vascular MD at UCLA who recommended her.
Hopefully someone has experience with the UCSD group and will write back. |
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12-22-2011, 12:38 AM | #3 | |||
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Have you backed off of, or stopped the weightlifting?
I don't know if you were lifting for bulking up or just as an overall fitness thing. Hypertrophy of the muscles can crowd the spaces needed in the areas. Imbalances with any muscle size increase can cause all sorts of problems too.
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12-22-2011, 12:40 AM | #4 | ||
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What type of exercices give you tos please ?
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12-22-2011, 01:40 PM | #5 | ||
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Check out the pic of the football player from the back:
http://posturalrestoration.com/media...all_Player.pdf Hypertrophied everything, especially traps, with rounded shoulders. |
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12-25-2011, 08:36 PM | #6 | ||
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That's exactly what I have also and I am afraid of surgery but I do not know what other options I have. I used to bench press and it has caused a lot of damage to my body. I am worried, depressed, and currently seeking the best qualified surgeon...
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12-25-2011, 10:01 PM | #7 | ||
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I used to benchpress along with other strenous excercises and I am very sure that it has caused my TOS. I regret everything now and can only pray that I my symptoms will improve.
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03-03-2012, 03:52 AM | #8 | ||
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03-03-2012, 03:53 AM | #9 | ||
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04-06-2012, 11:28 PM | #10 | ||
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Hello, I am just now 4 weeks post op. I have venous TOS, and unfortunately was unaware until I had a blood clot and swollen, blue left arm. I live in San Diego, though and was rushed to UCSD Hillcrest hospital. They first went in with catheter, and then did perform first rib resection. I would highly recommend them.
Dr. Bandyk (vascular surgeon and professor of surgery) performed my surgery and I was very impressed with him as well. I would recommend setting up a consultation if you are able. I was in the hospital for a total of 7 days, including both procedures and surgery though. I ranked the ER, hospital, and staff (nurses and doctors alike) very high. Hope this helps. Quote:
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