Improve the treatment and diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on the NHS.

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What the petition asks

TOS is a condition in which the flow of blood or nerves are restricted to one or both arms. Despite the fact it creates debilitating and disabling symptoms, at present the current understanding and treatment on the NHS is very poor, often taking several years to even diagnose, if at all.

It can cause a range of symptoms including the pulse completely dropping from the limb as soon as it is raised, to extreme weakness and pain in the affected side. In rare cases it can even lead to blood clots and strokes.

I have personally been experiencing symptoms for 3 years, having initially been told by a doctor I was "imagining" my symptoms, which is a very common, devastating reaction faced by sufferers. The condition is serious and often requires the removal of a rib to treat.

Timeline

12 Sep 2018	Petition opened for signatures
12 Mar 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 181

Status Closed

Opened 12 Sep 2018

Closed 12 Mar 2019

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