So about a year ago I had my first rib removed because of TOS and have started to have some problems as of the last couple of months. Before surgery I had complete lose of feeling of my arm and for long periods of time, lose of blood flow and swelling and discoloration. Today while driving I have had my worst case of it again. I lost total feeling of my arm and had some swelling and discoloration and lost feeling for hours and still have not gotten feeling back completely. I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem because I am starting to worry about what I should do. I don't think that my problems should be that bog of a deal and am wondering if anyone else has had problems. I need to make an appointment with my doctor that did the surgery but untill then could anyone help me out that would be great because I am starting to worry!

Hello and welcome,
Sometimes the sx will come back due to scar tissue causing problems or if you returned to the same habits and activites that may have caused TOS to occur.

Have you had any TOS PT or posture therapies?
Or have you been trying any self care to help stop the return of symptoms?

here are the links to our dr list & some PTs also our useful links for TOS
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=135
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=84