[ozzy14]

Hi guys, I haven't been on for a while but I have a question for you. I was diagnosed with TOS in 2005. I also have C5/6 nerve entrapment. I was sent to a orthopedic surgeon he ordered a x ray which showed a extra set of ribs. I was then sent for a MRI on my neck which showed the disc problems. He then sent me to a hand surgeon who 'had a interest in TOS'. She done some exercises with me, where my wrist pulse disappeared. She suggeted i have the rib removed but had only performed this operation on one occassion. She sent me back to the ortho with the diagnosis of TOS. He then sent me for Doppler studies that showed as i raise my arms I lose the blood supply to my arms, it also occurs when I have my arms straight by my side. I haven't had any further tests, drs visits since, bar my own GP. In the past couple of months iv had more arm pain, particularly of a night time that can wake me up. 2 weeks ago I started walking about 3 Kim's a day. While walking (with my hands at my side) my hands are swelling, turning red then white. My arms are going spotty and tingly. I also have some nerve jumping a few times a day in my legs. I also have anxirty and think my leg problem is due to this. In 2001 iv been prescribed 25mg dothep for the anxiety then 2008 25mg lyrica which I very rarely take as it makes me tired. Does TOS worsen with age? My previous problems have been mainly neck related but now I'm getting more arm symptoms? Iv never been sent to a TOS specialist.