Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Support Group

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck) and various nerves and blood vessels between the base of the neck and armpit.

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What profession doesn't aggravate TOS

kate2232
kate2232

I am on disability for the TOS. I want to go back to work, but the pain is still bad even after my surgeries. What professions do people with this syndrome have? The doctors say this doesn't really get better, you just have to work around it. I just want to know in what ways are other people working with this condition?



thank you 

GarethV
GarethV
Hi Kate

I own a printing and advertising company and I haven't been able to go in myself.

Even sitting at home trying to do emails is a challenge at times. I think no matter what work you do...if your body doesn't like it then it will affect you.

I use a T.E.N.S unit to help with pain and tightness.

Hope you start feeling better
K.Casanova55
K.Casanova55
I work as a caterer and lifting is what started it all. I dealt with daily pain and burned my hand without knowing it because at some point i had lost sensation in my left hand. I've had PT, scalene blocks, injections to my pec minor and lots of rest. So far nothing has helped. And I haven't been able to work for 3 months
Mick16
Mick16
I'll make yas all laugh i am painter so i think i am totally fucked. I had the same conversation with DWP becsuse TOS was not on ther system i have not diagnosed. They said i have to go for a meeting to see if there is any work i can do. I have TOS and PMS when i walk it feels like am having a heart attack. So unless they have a job on Googlebox they can go and fuck off.