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| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 16:15:14
I just spoke to Dr. Schechter as I was his patient several years back..He hasn't located my file just yet but will call me back if he does. I have been struggling with repudiating 100 percent the structural diagnosis I got from a chiropractor when this recent attack began. I cannot recal if Dr. Schechter told me to see Don Dubin or if i decided to on my own. Dr. Schechter said since it has been so long I should come in and see him when i am able to drive again..
Money is an issue and I am already spending alot on phone therapy with Don Dubin. I am wondering if the old timers on here could give me some advice regarding how necessary is it for me to get the actual DX from a TMS doctor. Dr. Sopher will do a phone consultation, but that isn't the same as in person. I took the Schechter online test for TMS and scored 8-9...they say anything over 7 is probable TMS.
I have had another set back since yesterday just trying to move my head more too quickly and getting up out of bed..When I do an activity and get worse it reinforces the belief that maybe it's structural..But I was just working out in the gym 5 weeks ago b4 this happened! And all i did was pick up an ice pack that fell off my knee! Now my knees are doing well but the neck is a mess...I tried to write to Fred Amir and am waiting to see if he gets back to me..Love his book it is helping alot..
If i were still a NJ resident I would go and see Dr. Sarno himself..How I wish! But then again if I were living in NJ again i probably wouldn't even be in this acute attack in the first place...I was in NJ doing an acting gig for 9 weeks a few years ago and never even had to use an ice pack on my knee or my neck...There i go again answering my own question..I just need some feedback about this whole doctor's diagnosis thing. The session with Don Dubin went well..I cried alot about deep feelings of loss and inadequacy in my life...My neck muscles felt a little looser after the cry but tightened up again shortly thereafter..What a vicious cycle i am in... |
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| Singer_Artist |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 18:50:47
Thanx Gaye,
That does make sense...I had tests (MRI)etc. done years ago and know i do have herniated discs in my neck...All the doctor visits really did me more harm then good...I am doing the work and you are right i need to stop putting a time limit on it..It is just driving me more then crazy being layed up again like this for so long... |
| redskater |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 17:55:07
I never got a dx and recovered after reading the books. I just related to what Sarno was saying. Plus, there was really no reason for the amount of pain i was having. I'd had all the regular tests done, been to all the "regular" docs and had all the various teatments done without any lasting relief. Sarno was really my last hope so I though what the heck I've tried everything else and it worked but it took time. It really was a gradual process for me. I've been at it for 10 mos. I still get pains but I don't fear them and that I think is the key at least for me. I think trying to put a time limit on getting better is the worst thing you can do. Just keep doing the work that Sarno suggests. You've got to try and quit obsessing so much about if it is or isn't TMS. Pretend it is. What have you got to lose?
Gaye
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