BP/TOS Help Needed

[admin]

I was in a car accident 10/98. I did 2yrs of rehab, 1 1/2 yrs Botox and trigger point injections, Cortizone inj and pills. Wrist in split 24/7. I tried to continue to work off and on throughout the 4 1/2 ys. I have not slept through the night since the car accident. I am awoken each night with numbness and heavy weights in my affected arm. My upper shoulder and upper back as well as affected side of neck hurt. Sometimes I feel like a truck is sitting on my upper chest/shoulder area. After the accident, they suspected Thoracic Outlet/Brachial Plexus. Nothing was really done about it accept all the things I listed above. Just today I saw another doctor who stated he also believes it is Brachial Plexus. He is looking for a doctor in Philadelphia to see me. I read many of your stories and am scared out of my mind that this was let go for 4+ years. I am currently back on disability which my boss is getting tired of. I have a great pain tolerance so that has helped but I think it hindered in anything being done prior to this. Anyone have any suggestions. I don't want to lose all the feelings in my arm. I already have now been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel which they feel is from the shoulder.

[Joy in FL]

Hello Deborah,

My doctor was at Philadelphia Hand Center. At that time they were affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. I was pleased with the care. They also have, or at least had, an office in King of Prussia.

I had a car accident in 1991 that left me with a BP and TOS. My first surgery was for TOS. If there are any questions I can answer for you just email me.

Joy