Originally Posted by Msudawg89

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.

Originally Posted by husky601

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

Originally Posted by Nellyzen

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