Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie.


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-06-2013, 10:07 PM #1
MoneyInMind MoneyInMind is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: northeast PA
Posts: 12
10 yr Member
MoneyInMind MoneyInMind is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: northeast PA
Posts: 12
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Msudawg89 View Post
If you research you can probably find a chiropractor or a DO that can diagnosis for sure TOS. I emailed Dr Stoxen at Teamdoctor. Google for the exact email. He gave me a time to call. I did talk to him. He does sound like he knows his stuff. One suggestion I have living with TOS is to have a MRNeurograph. I think you said you live in PA. There are two MR Neurographs in PA. One in Pittesburg and one (Kin of Prussia). This would tell you exactly what type of TOS you are dealing with and which treatment is right for you.
I'm seeing a DO--one that I had to find that was highly rated. I travel over an hour to see her, and she doesn't seem to want to address TOS at all because she thinks my hands should be blue and there should be pain all the time, which isn't the case for me.
I'm new in my area and the closest doctor of any kind is 45 minutes from me.
I found the list of DRs & PTs in NY, so I guess I'll have to go to one of those to get a diagnosis.

I never heard of a MRNeurograph. Can my DO prescribe this? I would go to King of Prussia if it would help me. Thanks
MoneyInMind is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-07-2013, 12:53 PM #2
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,700
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,700
15 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MoneyInMind View Post
I'm seeing a DO--one that I had to find that was highly rated. I travel over an hour to see her, and she doesn't seem to want to address TOS at all because she thinks my hands should be blue and there should be pain all the time, which isn't the case for me.
I'm new in my area and the closest doctor of any kind is 45 minutes from me.
I found the list of DRs & PTs in NY, so I guess I'll have to go to one of those to get a diagnosis.

I never heard of a MRNeurograph. Can my DO prescribe this? I would go to King of Prussia if it would help me. Thanks
Many drs say or think they know about TOS, but they only have a very limited or mistaken idea of it.

See or drs list sticky thread and our useful sticky thread, it will give you a major crash course on TOS.
__________________
Search NT -
.
Jomar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-07-2013, 04:11 PM #3
Msudawg89 Msudawg89 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Satellite Beach, Florida
Posts: 55
10 yr Member
Msudawg89 Msudawg89 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Satellite Beach, Florida
Posts: 55
10 yr Member
Default MR Neurograph

Quote:
Originally Posted by MoneyInMind View Post
I'm seeing a DO--one that I had to find that was highly rated. I travel over an hour to see her, and she doesn't seem to want to address TOS at all because she thinks my hands should be blue and there should be pain all the time, which isn't the case for me.
I'm new in my area and the closest doctor of any kind is 45 minutes from me.
I found the list of DRs & PTs in NY, so I guess I'll have to go to one of those to get a diagnosis.

I never heard of a MRNeurograph. Can my DO prescribe this? I would go to King of Prussia if it would help me. Thanks
You don't ha e arterys involved if you arm doesn't turn blue. A vascular surgeon wouldn't help. The MRNeurograph would help diagnosis exactly which TOS you have. You probably have nerves involved and as long as you don't raise the arm you are not irritating it. Doesn't mean you don't have TOS. Sounds very possible. Google MR Neugraphy. I don't think you need another doctor to order it. They can probably just work it out. Hope this helps.
Msudawg89 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-07-2013, 05:29 PM #4
fdupshoulders fdupshoulders is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 58
10 yr Member
fdupshoulders fdupshoulders is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 58
10 yr Member
Default

My arm has never been blue or white or experienced any other discoloration, but Dr. Collins' MRI/MRA/MRV showed compression of my subclavian artery. An ultrasound that I mentioned earlier shows it as well. A vascular surgeon will help you. I hope that you listen to the good advice given on these threads and weed out the poor and uninformed advice.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Msudawg89 View Post
You don't ha e arterys involved if you arm doesn't turn blue. A vascular surgeon wouldn't help. The MRNeurograph would help diagnosis exactly which TOS you have. You probably have nerves involved and as long as you don't raise the arm you are not irritating it. Doesn't mean you don't have TOS. Sounds very possible. Google MR Neugraphy. I don't think you need another doctor to order it. They can probably just work it out. Hope this helps.
fdupshoulders is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 05-09-2013, 10:54 AM #5
Msudawg89 Msudawg89 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Satellite Beach, Florida
Posts: 55
10 yr Member
Msudawg89 Msudawg89 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Satellite Beach, Florida
Posts: 55
10 yr Member
Default Vascular surgeons

Quote:
Originally Posted by fdupshoulders View Post
My arm has never been blue or white or experienced any other discoloration, but Dr. Collins' MRI/MRA/MRV showed compression of my subclavian artery. An ultrasound that I mentioned earlier shows it as well. A vascular surgeon will help you. I hope that you listen to the good advice given on these threads and weed out the poor and uninformed advice.
Not every vascular surgeon who claims to treat TOS is knowledgeable enough to treat TOS. I had all the MRIs and ultra sounds as you did and nothing showed up. TOS is very hard to diagnosis. The MR Neurograph was the only test that showed my compressions. Doctors usually prefer their own test. There are several types of TOS and not all involve arteries and veins in big degrees. I think we all end up at the doctors who are more specialized with our conditions. My compressions of the artery were not see or found until I was in the operating room. We all are just relaying our personal experiences and they are not all the same.
Msudawg89 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
nospam (05-09-2013)
Old 05-09-2013, 11:55 AM #6
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,700
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,700
15 yr Member
Default

Much about TOS is dependent on plain old luck, IMO
Some tests will show things , some drs will know things and lucking out by finding good help early on is usually the best thing.
__________________
Search NT -
.
Jomar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
thoracic outlet syndrome. susiet New Member Introductions 13 10-17-2013 05:32 AM
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Dr. John Carlucci New Member Introductions 3 02-26-2010 12:30 PM
‘‘EMG’’ for thoracic outlet syndrome DiMarie Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 1 12-23-2007 03:14 AM
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome moneymaker8 New Member Introductions 1 05-28-2007 05:20 PM
Thoracic outlet syndrome extileman Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 6 12-26-2006 11:49 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:50 AM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.