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


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Old 05-11-2015, 12:27 AM #1
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a number of doctors out there are showing that they can decrease scar tissue and increase our new organic tissue using PRP or stem cells. If scar tissue is a problem in thoracic outlet syndrome then it would make sense at least attempt this. I spoke to Dr Hugh Gelabert at UCLA's mentions this and this made sense to me because I have heard of stem cells converting heart attack scar tissue to actual heart muscle tissue. He does not have experience or numbers to discuss with me about it but I am on the lookout. I have a consultation with Dr Miller that is here in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. apparently he does PRP injections for this TOS.

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I had some prp injections in my knees for arthritis pain and ankle for which was thought to be from peroneal tendonitis but now know is tibial nerve compression (tarsal tunnel).
What I have read about prp and told by the Dr who did this on me, was it helps to heal your tendon that are weakened from injurys or loose its. It will never heal to its original state but can strenghten tendons by helping to form scar tissue. It did help my knee pain short term but did nothing for my ankle Bc its nerve comp not a tendon problem.
So, I dont know how it could help tos where there usually is already a lot of scar tissue involved and this is what's compressing the nerves. Tos is not a tendon problem.
Watch out for false advertising! Some drs promote prp and prolotherapy as curing just
about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent $18,000, most of my savings, on prolotherapy alone. Most insurance co.s do not pay for these treatments, mine didn't and I have one of the top rated plans.




about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent 18,000

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Old 05-15-2015, 12:35 PM #2
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thank you. I guess I was just hoping to avoid surgery. The way I have been feeling the past couple of weeks however, things have changed. I'm getting a little of the swelling and some purple hand at some times in the day. I hope Dr Gilbert is good.



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I had some prp injections in my knees for arthritis pain and ankle for which was thought to be from peroneal tendonitis but now know is tibial nerve compression (tarsal tunnel).
What I have read about prp and told by the Dr who did this on me, was it helps to heal your tendon that are weakened from injurys or loose its. It will never heal to its original state but can strenghten tendons by helping to form scar tissue. It did help my knee pain short term but did nothing for my ankle Bc its nerve comp not a tendon problem.
So, I dont know how it could help tos where there usually is already a lot of scar tissue involved and this is what's compressing the nerves. Tos is not a tendon problem.
Watch out for false advertising! Some drs promote prp and prolotherapy as curing just
about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent $18,000, most of my savings, on prolotherapy alone. Most insurance co.s do not pay for these treatments, mine didn't and I have one of the top rated plans.




about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent 18,000
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I had some prp injections in my knees for arthritis pain and ankle for which was thought to be from peroneal tendonitis but now know is tibial nerve compression (tarsal tunnel).
What I have read about prp and told by the Dr who did this on me, was it helps to heal your tendon that are weakened from injurys or loose its. It will never heal to its original state but can strenghten tendons by helping to form scar tissue. It did help my knee pain short term but did nothing for my ankle Bc its nerve comp not a tendon problem.
So, I dont know how it could help tos where there usually is already a lot of scar tissue involved and this is what's compressing the nerves. Tos is not a tendon problem.
Watch out for false advertising! Some drs promote prp and prolotherapy as curing just
about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent $18,000, most of my savings, on prolotherapy alone. Most insurance co.s do not pay for these treatments, mine didn't and I have one of the top rated plans.




about everything! I wish it were true, as I have spent 18,000
Hi 16r honda, can you tell me about from where you got your prolo done and what your experience was?
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