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		<title>Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Forum: TOS caused by cervical rib - DailyStrength</title>
		<description>I just found out that I have a cervical rib (extra rib in top of chest) on my right side that is causing my TOS. It compresses nerves and ve...</description>
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			<title>Comment by kayl87</title>
			<link>http://dailystrength.org/c/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome/forum/2159747-tos-caused-cervical-rib/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi I'm not going to be much help but I've just had xrays and scans done to see if that is my problem-an extra rib the same as you in my right side. havent had the results yet. sorry I cant help.  
 I dont know what else they would be able to do except <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> !? I'm waiting to be referred to a vascul...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:11:36 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by aliwho2</title>
			<link>http://dailystrength.org/c/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome/forum/2159747-tos-caused-cervical-rib/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you Kay! I <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Faith" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Faith')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Hope">hope</a> everything goes well for you. Let me know what happens!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:48:07 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by JaimeW720</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[aliwho2, 
  
 Hi! My name is Jaime and I have almost the exact same story as yours! I would love to give you all of my information! I recently had the TOS <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> though, so obviously cant type all of it. If you would send me your email (i know thats kinda personal) I could send you a video blog and t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:43:47 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Jess42783</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi There! I did not have an additional cervical rib, but did have my top ribs on both sides removed due to venus TOS. My surgeon is from Denver and was FANTASTIC. He actually specializes in TOS cases and has done numerous surgeries. I really wouldn't trust anyone else after seeing some scary thoraci...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:31:57 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by aliwho2</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thanks, good info!!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:05:54 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by aliwho2</title>
			<link>http://dailystrength.org/c/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome/forum/2159747-tos-caused-cervical-rib/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I am intersted to hear about people who went through the <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> because I have heard so many horror stories.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:06:36 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by catster73</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">Surgery</a> unfortunately did not help.  Be careful okay.  Really do your homework.  Had three different surgeries.  Very reputable Dr's and hospitals...still no positive outcome.  My hand looks skeletal and it is still tingling. 
  
 The <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> removed part of my C7, I also did decompression of my ulnar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 21:59:24 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by NeuropathyTeam</title>
			<link>http://dailystrength.org/c/Thoracic_Outlet_Syndrome/forum/2159747-tos-caused-cervical-rib/lastpage</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's your nerves that communicate to your brain - mixed signals and short circuits, damaged, nerves sending the wrong signal out.  
  
 You may find that the neuropathy group is of great help... 
  
<a href="http://dailystrength.org/groups/neuropathy" title="http://dailystrength.org/groups/neuropathy" target="_blank"> http://dailystrength.org/groups/ne...</a>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:13:53 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by Noz</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I had a rib dissection done on my left side two weeks ago.  I am doing good -- still am sore and not where I want to be.  I am <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Research" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Research')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Learning">learning</a> <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Patience" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Patience')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Patience">patience</a>.  
  
 I had my right side done about 8 years ago and I had fantastic results.  NO PROBLEMS.  I have a wonderful neurosurgeon who has done both side.  The sc...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:23:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by spoiltrot10</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I live near Tulsa and had the <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> performed at St Johns Hospital by a local Surgeon and wish I hadn't. I had the <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> in December and have more pain now than before. Now they want me to have the <a href="http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery" onclick="treatmentHotLink('http://dailystrength.org/treatments/Surgery')" class="treatmentlink" title="Learn more about Surgery">surgery</a> on the other side.  I am trying to raise the money to go to denver where the doctors know ...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:09:48 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Comment by jsm2897</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was finally diagnosed with TOS (it's only been 9 years of 'oh let us try PT)...I finally got fed up and told my doctor I wanted a referal ...I'm seeing Dr. Freischlag at John's Hopkins. It's a 3 hours drive for us, but she is awesome. TOS is her speciality. I know that is a long way from Tulsa, bu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:50:31 +0100</pubDate>
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