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If i lose weight will my thoracic outlet syndrome pain be less?
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Yes: Even though I am far from a bean pole, weight loss in general will improve most all disorders (with the exception of emaciation, anorexia nervosa and bulimia of course). Dr. J.
Answered 12/31/2014
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