Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about thoracic outlet syndrome:

1. Can any tests prove the presence of thoracic outlet syndrome?
   
   
2. Which type of thoracic outlet syndrome do I have?
   
   
3. How is the condition treated?
   
   
4. What happens if initial treatments do not work?
   
   
5. Can thoracic outlet syndrome be prevented?
   
   
6. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce the chances of developing thoracic outlet syndrome?
   
   
7. Could the pain I am experiencing be explained by something other than thoracic outlet syndrome?
   
   
8. Could improving my posture reduce the risk of developing thoracic outlet syndrome?
   
   
9. Could thoracic outlet syndrome affect my pregnancy in any way?