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| beas |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 15:03:38
Has anyone had constant numbness in your leg or any body part? Did you ever get feeling back & how long did that take?
Just read Dr. Sarno's book a few days ago & completely believe that I have TMS. All of the symptoms match mine. But I've read lots of postings about numbness that comes & goes. I have had CONSTANT numbness of my right shin for 7 months. It started after a severe muscle spasm and has never gone away. My shin pain fluctuates but is getting better. Still I am curious if the numbness will disappear. Any thoughts?
Thanks! I've enjoyed reading the postings & am excited about being on the right track to getting better. |
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| beas |
Posted - 09/30/2004 : 14:43:12
I did see the neurologist and although he didn't buy into the TMS diagnosis at all, he didn't think I needed surgery & would get better over time despite some problems he saw on my MRI. I'm still sticking with the TMS diagnosis, but it was nice to hear someone confirm that I don't need surgery. And he wasn't concerned about the numbness. He said my body will heal itself. Glad I went just to get rid of some fears. |
| Agata |
Posted - 09/27/2004 : 06:05:24
Dear Beas
I agree with Dave. You need to make sure you don’t have any physical problems. One of my clients is neurologist and she never heard about TMS while practicing some other methods of alternative medicine.
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| Zshapiro32 |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 11:15:55
I've tried to discuss the tms theory with many physicians. Usually they sit and listen and then smile, but they aren't typically too receptive. When the neurologist saw my MRI, he told me to never lift weights or ski again. He told me that for the rest of my life I'd have to be careful. I used his words as motivation
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Originally posted by beas
Great advice, thanks everyone. I have an appt Monday with a neurologist (made the appt before I read the book) and am going to tell him about TMS and get some general info about nerves healing. I'll let you know what I find out.
I don't think that's a good idea. The neurologist will most likely dismiss the TMS theory, as will the vast majority of medical doctors, because it totally contradicts their training.
Your visit to the neurologist should serve to rule out a serious physical problem, to put your mind at ease so that you can fully accept the TMS diagnosis. I can't see any benefit to discussing TMS with him.
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| Dave |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 09:16:57
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Originally posted by beas
Great advice, thanks everyone. I have an appt Monday with a neurologist (made the appt before I read the book) and am going to tell him about TMS and get some general info about nerves healing. I'll let you know what I find out.
I don't think that's a good idea. The neurologist will most likely dismiss the TMS theory, as will the vast majority of medical doctors, because it totally contradicts their training.
Your visit to the neurologist should serve to rule out a serious physical problem, to put your mind at ease so that you can fully accept the TMS diagnosis. I can't see any benefit to discussing TMS with him. |
| beas |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 07:55:41
Great advice, thanks everyone. I have an appt Monday with a neurologist (made the appt before I read the book) and am going to tell him about TMS and get some general info about nerves healing. I'll let you know what I find out.
I loved the "Nothing Lasts Forever" reply. Words to live by.
And in response to the working out discusssion - I got back to the gym a few weeks after my spasm episode and am still exercising several times a week since March. It always somewhat painful, but I feel more confident knowing my muscles are getting stronger regardless. It's totally worth the pain. Now that I know about TMS my pain is diminishing so working out should be even more fun now. |
| molomaf |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 06:43:09
I had numbness in the top of my right foot and a little up the side of my shin for quite a while. I eventually saw a bigshot doctor at Beth Israel in Boston. I saw him for one minute and he said," pinched nerve, no need for surgery". Eventually it went away and has not come back. It did take awhile though. This happened before I knew about TMS.
Michele |
| JohnD |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 21:24:31
nothing lasts forever |
| Zshapiro32 |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 17:22:29
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Originally posted by Suz
Zshapiro,
I am back to exercising again after a long time (approx 5 years) I have started running and am experiencing the sciatic pain and strange sharp upper back pains at night time. I have been four times and intend to continue. I am thrilled to hear that your pain stopped - I have a strong feeling that I have to overcome the fear and keep on going - I will be so happy if the pain no longer comes after a while. Initially, I thought that the sciatic pain was just a result of misused muscles but it is only on one side that doesn't make sense - so I guess it must be TMS.
How long before you saw the ceasing of your symptoms? Did you keep on reading and journalling?
thanks
Suz
well, with me, i just had to return to exercising. I never really journaled. I guess, I never really addressed the problem fully, which is I why I will have occasional "tms flare-ups" Right now, I believe I am experiencing it in my elbow, but I wanted to hear what you guys thought before I did anything rash.
I think the hardest thing is truly believing that you can not hurt yourself further. It took me 6 weeks to even consider that my elbow pain was a result of TMS. It is a very sneaky disease.
Keep on convincing yourself that you are not injured and that there is nothing physically wrong with you. THe pain won't go away until you accept TMS fully. |
| Suz |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 16:32:03
Zshapiro,
I am back to exercising again after a long time (approx 5 years) I have started running and am experiencing the sciatic pain and strange sharp upper back pains at night time. I have been four times and intend to continue. I am thrilled to hear that your pain stopped - I have a strong feeling that I have to overcome the fear and keep on going - I will be so happy if the pain no longer comes after a while. Initially, I thought that the sciatic pain was just a result of misused muscles but it is only on one side that doesn't make sense - so I guess it must be TMS.
How long before you saw the ceasing of your symptoms? Did you keep on reading and journalling?
thanks
Suz |
| Zshapiro32 |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 15:13:51
my sophmore year in college, after i decided that i wasn't going to let the pain deter me any longer, I worked out again.
The next day the pain was really bad in my back and i had the worst sciatica ever. But I didn't let it beat me, and i kept fighting. Slowly but surely all the symptoms went away.
Once your body stops depriving that area of oxygen, the nerve pain will go away. It just takes time. For me it wasn't instantaneous, but it appears as if it is for some.
Hope that helps
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