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Eight 12-18-2013 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Msudawg89 (Post 1037684)
I think the answer depends on the severity of the TOS.
I had to medically retire from my job as a flight attendant. My doctor decided I would never be able to return to work. I am currently social security disabled. I have the same issue as you have. I do have chronic pain that is getting better. I had surgery for TOS two years ago. I am at the point if I don't use my left arm, I feel fine. If I raise my arm- trying to hang up clothes or pick anything up I have muscle spasms and pain by the afternoon. It is painful opening and closing the dishwasher. If I want to be pain free I must not use my arm. It is difficult having a life.

I have had TOS for ten years. I just applied for Social Secuirity Disability. I am 33. I have an interview tomorrow.

Better get treatment while you have insurance is my thought.

I am looking into buying a one bedroom house and getting another cat. Yay!

Nellyzen 12-18-2013 10:21 AM

Good luck with the hearing! How long did it take you to get a hearing for SSDI?

Msudawg89 12-19-2013 08:34 PM

Global posture re-education
 
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Originally Posted by husky601 (Post 1037694)
I tell you guys, try the global posture reeducation if you Able to find one not too far from your place. I am in Montreal Canada and fortunately we have a few of these around the area here but unfortunately there's not much in United States. GPR where develop in France a few years ago and I believe that's why we have lots of these here in Quebec, (French Canadian province). On my opinion it's the first thing to do when you are the diagnosed with TOS. I tried Chiropractor, PT and I had a rib recession as well. The GPR ( Global posture reeducation ) is the the only treatment who make a difference and lots of people said the same. You should really think about it.

Alexis

I have been trying to find someone in my area that practices GPR. So far I am out of luck. I read about it and it seems like it would be very helpful.

Eight 12-29-2013 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nellyzen (Post 1037901)
Good luck with the hearing! How long did it take you to get a hearing for SSDI?

It was just an interview, not a hearing. You have to be denied twice to get a hearing.


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