Tempest,

Your post made me remember that I too had inflammation of the chest wall, even before any symptoms in my elbow or hands showed up. I've also had fluid on the ear that was linked to TOS, by me of course, after reading other people's symptoms here oin the board. For a little background, I have had the rib-resection surgery through the armpit. It was a year ago and I still have swelling in my neck that noone cares to hear about, even though they stopped my PT because of it right after surgery. I hope you receive at least some of the answers you need from your doctors soon.

Sandy