I will make new threads for both of you - since you are both new, then everyone can say Hi!
so look for the new threads here-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24

I am mostly tilted in my upper shoulders and collarbone region. I don't attribute it to gymnastics, however, I think its more from the surgery and cutting my muscle structure in that region. Now I am feeling some effects from the unevening of my structure or from developing compensation for my right by overuse and compression to my left. I am not sure if these effects will become more harmful and painful or if I am just cautious because of previous experiences turning out serious.

Shelly- Feel free to call me. My website is a horrible story of brachial plexus, Botox misuse and finally More than TOS surgery by Dr. Avery at Ca Pacific Med Center that ended in a very crippling way. See www.sonic.net/bjj
My number is on the website. It seems for me the surgery made me have MORE bilateral problems--sometimes very severe. Feel free to call. Best, triste

bump for gromlily

I know IME you can go with God to tell them about TOS and they ignore it even if they believe it. Read on IME exams. You onlyy have to relate how you feel that day, past surgeries, routine testing. NO lifting the arm over the ehad and turning EVER! Atop the doctor state that will harm me, tell me where you want me to put my arm and I will try.

Do not volunteer, try to teach, or argue. Avoid talking. Your own doctor will discredit the doctors exam, the shorter and less things he does the better for you. Notw what time you go in, when the tech leaves, what time doc comes in and time he leaves. TIme you leave. Otherwise it will say you were there an hours, but in fact only saw doctor for ten minutes. Have soeone with you, a person that can write these things donw, also remember what positions and testing they do,, where they touch. Document asap.

Also not, if you have a large swelling, a bruise, perhaps a curled fingers, take a picture, if the dummy does not see it and you ahve it documents the judge will wonder what kind of crediable exam you did receive.
Sorry for typos
Di

Thanks for finding this for me!! I looked and looked and somehow missed it!

The QME went well and he said feel free to submit anything else by fax so I will send this his way!!

Thanks again!!

G ~