Thorasic Outlet Syndrome

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Philip E. Lomason

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My son-in-law has just been diagnosed with Thorasic Outlet Syndrome. The doctor said that it would not affect his ability to dive. Is this true? He is a new diver, with only 8 dives. He complains of tingling in his right forearm. At times it is also cold feeling. The doctor suggested that he sleep in a different position. Info?????
 
Welcome to the board. I would suggest posting this question under Dive Medicine where the medical types are moderators.
 
Philip E. Lomason:
My son-in-law has just been diagnosed with Thorasic Outlet Syndrome. The doctor said that it would not affect his ability to dive. Is this true? He is a new diver, with only 8 dives. He complains of tingling in his right forearm. At times it is also cold feeling. The doctor suggested that he sleep in a different position. Info?????

True Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is rare. An EMG/NCS (Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Study) can tell if there is a pinched nerve anywhere including the nerve root which come off the spine. (Numbness and tingling are signs of a unhappy nerve)

In almost 10 years of doing NCSs, I can count on one hand the time I've seen the diagnosis of TOS handed out.

Get a second opinion or request to see a neurologist if you haven't already.
 
Since you have been a member here for a year, I suppose that this was not intended for the Intros forum. I'll see if I can ask a Mod to move it to Medicine.
 
Moved from Introductions & Greets forum.
 

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