I Had Two Ribs Removed
Holy shit, in 2014 I actually had my right first rib removed. The surgeons had to twist the rib off of my sternum and spine until it “popped” off. Yes, my rib had to “pop” off of two other bones in order to be removed. Depending on the severity of your compression your surgeon will […]
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Get ready to learn all about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Prior to being diagnosed I had absolutely no idea what Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (T.O.S) was. I was diagnosed with Neurogenic, Vascular and Arterial T.O.S. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a disorder located in the thoracic region. It affects the space between the collar bone and first rib […]
Why Don’t You Believe Me?
In 2010 I was 20 years old living in a house with 11 girls. We lived in a little “town” called Isla Vista located in Santa Barbara, California. You’re living in a beach town surrounded by drinking and partying. Every year we had THE TIME of our lives. Near the end of our second year […]
Anonymous
Dear Pain, Writing this is not as easy as it seems. It’s personal yet I know there are a lot of people out there that are suffering and most likely more than I am. It’s just that it’s personal but I’m just gonna get over it. I have physical and emotional pain. My physical pain […]
Max Holihan
Dear Pain, My name is Max Holihan. I am 30 years old, and I have lived with chronic pain for 27 years. This is my story. The year was 1992 and I was sitting at the dining room table with my mother eating a lobster. My mom brought me to Maine for the summer, as […]