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| vikki |
Posted - 02/07/2006 : 12:22:13
Hi all,
I've made significant progress on my TMS by challenging it and doing activities that caused pain. I am now back to running my usual mileage. In the past month or two, I've been bothered by various lower leg/ankle pain. I dismissed it as TMS and ran through it. Anyway, about a week ago, my inner left ankle area hurt while running. Yesterday I ran 7 miles through the pain telling myself it was TMS. Later in the day, though, it started hurthing a lot more, and now there is a little bit of swelling around the tendon in that area. So I am starting to question whether this particular pain is actually TMS. Another thing that bugs me is that it's only on one side, and my TMS pain is usually on both (or it switches back and forth). (I've been hoping that my right ankle would start hurting too!) Sarno does say (in Mindbody Prescription) that TMS can cause swelling in the knees (he doesn't mention other joints). It bugs me, though, because with all my other TMS pain, the problem was *just* pain, no physical abnormalities. Has anyone else had any experience with swelling? I've made a follow-up appointment with Dr. Schechter for Thursday -- I figure he can check it out and reassure me if it's TMS or help fix it if it's an actual injury. Anyway, I am feeling a little discouraged today because I feel the ankle problem is getting me back into the old injury/structural problem mindset. I keep telling myself that if it's an actual injury, it will heal quickly; if it doesn't, it's TMS and I can run through it. Any advice?
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| vikki |
Posted - 02/08/2006 : 10:07:49
"I believe we prolong the pain with the prolonged treatment." So true.
I think you're both exactly right -- thank you for the sensible and reasonable advice.
Whenever someone has pain, I think doctors seize on whatever minor abnormality they can find and use it to explain the pain -- when in fact these abnormalities are perfectly normal and certainly should not cause pain. In one of his articles, Dr. Schechter discusses the tendency to over-read MRIs. |
| polly |
Posted - 02/08/2006 : 07:11:43
Thanks, Stryder. I just wish it wasn't so true. I live in Florida. There's an MRI place on every other street. I would love to think that it's because health care has made great strides. The AMA should include a dollar sign in it's logo.
Polly |
| Stryder |
Posted - 02/07/2006 : 19:28:30
Hi vikki,
You probably do have some minor swelling from your exercise. No worries. If you take an objective look at it and conclude it is indeed minor, take a short break and then get back to your training. Just be sure not to obsesss about it in a big way as we all know that too much over thinking can doom you. You've made great progress keep up the good work!
Hi polly,
It's the over the top, in depth diagnosis that cripples us.
Great line !
Take care, -Stryder
TMS Commandos? Rock, Rock, On! |
| polly |
Posted - 02/07/2006 : 15:05:11
Vikki,
We do get hurt sometimes. It's the over the top, in depth diagnosis that cripples us.
If it were me, I would ice it (20 mins. on at a time) and not run for a day or two. Maybe treat myself to an advil. Then I'd return to normal activity. I believe we prolong the pain with the prolonged treatment.
Sounds like you're doing great. 7 miles, huh? Just the sound of that is pretty to me.
Polly |
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