Susan
Hello Gina, Therapy didn't work for me...made it worse. I did try a neck thingie to stretch the muscles out and that made the pain worse. Am on my third pain medication but now that doesn't help much either. The only thing that DOES work is heat... and lots of it...I think I've just about burned out my heating pad! I'm going to CVS to check out those heat pads you recommended. I haven't had any shots or anything like that...I do know that this cold weather makes it feel worse. Especially the 2 herniated disks in my neck. It is very tiring for me to do anything now which requires lifting my arms. I hope that the doctors have some encouraging news for me. I have to admit it's nice being able to discuss TOS with someone who KNOWS how painful it is...I can't write well anymore and I find that to be the most upsetting. Thanks for your encouragement. Hang in there yourself! Will you be going back to see the doctor yourself? Take care.