Skip ahead to my first visits with a vascular surgeon. I had another ultrasound and a chest x-ray. This ultrasound revealed less blood flow in the subclavian vein, but no acute DVT. That was great news. The chest x-ray revealed that I do not have an extra rib. I was then diagnosed with thoracic outlet obstruction or syndrome.
My doctor referred me to another doctor in her group who specializes in TOS. He wanted to do a venogram which I have been putting off because I am possibly allergic to iodine and will need a day off of work in order to get it done. This is planned for early August of 2013 and it should give me more detailed information about exactly what is going on in there.
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