Thorasic Outlet Syndrome

[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?????

 

[pasley]

Welcome to the board. I would suggest posting this question under Dive Medicine where the medical types are moderators.

 

[debdiver]

I would also strongly suggest checking out www.diversalertnetwork.org

 

[dyarab]

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.

 

[DandyDon]

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.

 

[SubMariner]

Moved from Introductions & Greets forum.