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Symptom self-check

Twelve short questions to help you describe your symptoms clearly, and to tell you when something needs to be seen urgently. At the end you get a summary to take to your appointment.

This is not a diagnosis

Thoracic outlet syndrome can only be diagnosed by a clinician who examines you, and many other conditions cause similar symptoms. This check helps you prepare for that conversation. Your answers stay on this device — nothing is sent or stored.

1Which arm is affected?
2Where do you feel the symptoms? Choose all that apply.
3What do the symptoms feel like? Choose all that apply.
4If you have pins and needles, which fingers are involved most?
5Do the symptoms get worse when your arms are raised — doing your hair, reaching a high shelf, holding a phone, driving?
6How did it start?
7How long have you had the symptoms?
8Does your work or sport involve a lot of overhead or repeated arm movement?
9Have you ever been told you have an extra rib in the neck (a cervical rib), or have you broken your collarbone?
10Do any of these also apply? Choose all that apply.
11What have you tried so far? Choose all that apply.
12In the last few days, has any of the following started or become much worse? Choose all that apply.

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AI-written answers drawn only from TOSIC’s guidelines and patient information, in your own language. Not a diagnosis or medical advice. If your arm or hand suddenly swells, turns cold, pale or blue, or you have chest pain, seek emergency care now. Please do not type personal details.