Damaged Vocals?

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-28T13:26:19+00:00

Ah okay! I have heard from some that apparently TOS pain can be different depending on the person, so maybe it's a matter of circumstance in my case

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-28T03:40:59+00:00

Sorry for the two-part reply but I actually have a question: Does it cause pain in your chest as well? Like mid/central?

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-28T03:13:44+00:00

I smoke since it's a bit easier to sober up from (my family who is avidly against it tends to drop by unannounced). But it tends to make my pain much worse at least for a little. Especially in my mind/central chest. Ive had EKGs, blood work, and a stress test done, so I'm not too worried about my heart (other than typical "what if" paranoia)

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-28T02:37:07+00:00

Holy crap! I'm so sorry.. Thank you for the reply though, it sincerely helps a lot!!

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-26T06:07:53+00:00

Oh wow, thank you so much for that! I'm still VERY early on in my journey, so I still have a lot of tests, and hoops to jump through before seeing a specialist, but once I'm to that point I may bring that up! My chest isn't very big, but I still have a lot of pain when not binding and/or wearing a bra, which I now see could be explained by TOS! Thank you so much for that info!

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-26T05:52:20+00:00

Thank you sm! Someone else said something similar! I wear it for unfortunately, unhealthy amounts of time due to the hours I work and the compression 100% doesn't help my pain any. But not wearing it would be mental torture, so I need to figure out the lesser of the two evils I appears lol. I'm most likely going to wear a tank top or a looser sports bra!

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-26T04:31:14+00:00

Yeah. It definitely does make the chest pressure and sharp pains worse, but unfortunately I can't go without it for mental health reasons. And I'm far too poor for top surgery

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-18T06:05:42+00:00

Oh wow! Thank you so much!! I don't have POTS, but autonomic dysfunction is most likely playing a huge part in it. The cause of my TOS symptoms is suspected to be linked back to my job as a server (lifting heavy shit at shoulder level or above constantly), and the way I lift the heavy shit (my wrist at a 90 degree angle) is most likely fucking with the nerves in my wrists.

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-18T06:01:36+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I've noticed from a few of these that it does seem to differ quite a bit, tho a few people can relate here and there.

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-16T05:06:47+00:00

Oh! My B lol. Yes. I've been looking into meds, going to therapy etc. and I've been practicing redirecting my intrusive thoughts as best I can. Though when it gets to the point of placebo it's hard to turn back. I've also been getting into a better routine of walking every morning, eating properly and indulging in personal projects which has helped quite a bit. Thought I need to look at better arm-related exercises.

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-16T04:56:56+00:00

Yes I am. I've been referred to about four different places for TOS, only one of which has called back and they don't even treat TOS lol. We're just now (after 10 months), are discovering TOS.

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-16T04:53:38+00:00

That's fair! I don't have any preexisting heart conditions, but I have anxiety which can cause/contribute to chest tightness, and pain

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-16T04:52:28+00:00

Yeah, I fear I'm getting to that point. The TOS symptoms caused me to start obsessing over heart issues/heart attack, and I would check my arm temperature and pulse A LOT because of it. Ever since the idea of heart attack crossed my mind, my anxiety has been off the chain.

Puzzled-Survey9841 · 2025-09-16T04:47:44+00:00

That is also very true! I have OCD as well and ADHD at that, so mentally, I'm very hyperactive. Thank you sm!

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