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Hi everyone.
I usually post on the Chronic Pain and Spinal boards.

My Osteopath therapist told me last week that some of my problems may be stemming from my brachial plexus (think that is the correct terminology).
I am very tight in that area on both sides.

I have cervical spine problems and thought all the symptoms stemmed from that. The last MRI did not show "enough" for more surgery according to my neurosurgeon. There is an osteophyte pressing on the thecal sac at C6-7 as well as a small bulge at C3-4. I am fused at C5-6.
Degenerating discs at C6-7 and C7-T1.
Had a foraminotomy at C6-7 C7-T1 in 2006.

I have heavy tingling and burning in both arms and hands and fingers. Some fingers get totally numb. When my medication level is low it is agonizing pain.
In the morning it is the worst, sometimes going on most of the day. Also neck pain upon activity.

I take Gabapentin 3200jm/day and Nortriptyline 20mg/day, cannot take more nortriptyline as I get huge memory blanks at 40mg/day. I have morphine for BT pain, I can tolerate a super low dose only.

Does an EMG test definitely show TOS?

Any thoughts anyone??

OH , I did read all the links at the top.

Thanks'
Bonnie