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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition resulting from the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib (thoracic outlet). It is caused by car accident injuries or repetitive job or sport-related injuries.
How do members experience thoracic outlet syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with thoracic outlet syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for thoracic outlet syndrome*
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition resulting from the compression of the blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib (thoracic outlet). It is caused by car accident injuries or repetitive job or sport-related injuries.
Common symptoms reported by people with thoracic outlet syndrome
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for thoracic outlet syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with thoracic outlet syndrome
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have thoracic outlet syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with thoracic outlet syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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