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03-29-2013, 12:46 PM | #1 | ||
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Dr. Thompson has new studies out regarding Pec minor Tenomoty vs.Rib resection
http://www.science20.com/news_articl...eatment-103207 |
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03-29-2013, 02:27 PM | #2 | |||
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Great find and great info on Dr. Thompson's approach.
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03-30-2013, 02:37 AM | #3 | ||
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I actually read Dr. Thompson's entire textbook on TOS. (I highly recommend it, but you have to buy it from him because it is out of print.) Then, I actually flew to Denver from CA, just to see him (on my own dime), and two years into my symptoms. I was very disappointed because he seemed to be leading the questions and providing the replies, and would not allow me to elaborate on MY own symptoms. When I left, he said he suspected I actually had pec minor syndrome ... which I did not! I followed his advice, but Botox in the pecs actually made my shoulder problems worse, whereas botox in my upper traps & overworked rhomboids had previously helped reduce the pain. When I left Denver, airfare, hotel, and over $400 later, I felt like he was trying to have data to support his new theories, and diagnosed me with pec minor syndrome instead of TOS to add a name to a list.... but it wasn't me! The disturbing thing is, I'm actually a clinician and I know the exams, the results, the lingo, and most of all, what I'm feeling. 80% of most diagnoses can come from taking a good history and exam! Now I feel that a family practice doc or neurologist who says they've never seen TOS is mistaken. They simply don't know how to diagnose it! (On another note, I bought 5 copies of his book, and dedicated some to the several doctors who had missed my diagnosis!) I don't want anyone to go what I went through just because a doctor isn't well informed about a condition. This action actually saved a colleague of mine from ending up like me, all because we had the same doctor and he'd had me first so he recognized it in her! Sorry, I'm rambling...! |
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03-30-2013, 04:39 PM | #4 | ||
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Shheesh... I was tired and mixed up my consults...sorry!
Actually the book was by Dr. Sanders in Denver, & he said I had pec. minor syndrome. However, I also flew to Wash U to see Dr. Thompson! In the end they were extra opinions for a desperate woman, but my insurance doesn't cover out of state care. Sorry about the error! Quote:
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04-16-2013, 04:16 PM | #5 | ||
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Thanks for sharing!
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