[mcduane_ie]

Hi


i have recently been diagnosed with suspected Thoracic outlet syndrome for which I have been having symptoms for past 7 years. I had a doppler ultrasound the other day and results are as follows:

On right side the velocity of the subclavian artery was 88cm/s in neutral position with an increase to 226cm/s in flexion.
on left side the velocity in the subclavian artery was 127cm/s in neutral position and increased to 262cm/s in flexion.
Impression: Based on above criteria there is bilateral arterial compression


Should the velocity be about the same on the left and right in the neutral position. Does this indicate anything? ( difference of 39cm/s)
What exactly do the results this mean? Is this serious? Prior to privately getting this ultrasound done I was told to do extensive Physiotherapy. I have also 2 cervical ribs. My own doctor told me that physio could make problem worse and didnt recommend me doing any and to get back to consultant?

After i had ultrasound done I felt really dizzy and spaced out of it, my eyesight was funny and couldn't concentrate on anything.

Today I was at dentist and she did a filling in far left side of mouth. My head was twisted to left slightly and stayed in this position for about 20 minutes. Afterwards i felt so ill, dizzy and my whole body was shaking. Could this be due to compression?

So fed up no one can explain dizziness which realy upset me.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks