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| ark |
Posted - 09/21/2004 : 16:04:52
Hi all,
I've been going through a rough month. I haven't been able to get myself on track with the reading and journaling and have subsequently been getting more depressed and remaining in constant pain. I realized this week that on some level I am really resisting the TMS diagnosis this time--despite that fact that I went through Sarno's program 14 years ago and it worked beautifully--there is part of my brain that is telling me that 'this time' there really is something else wrong. Something bad and incurable. So many years have gone by since that last MRI... maybe I'm dealing with a whole new animal.
I thought I could put it in the back of my mind and work around it but I realize I need to start fresh. I have been struggling with the idea of Sarno's suggestion of getting throughly checked out by a doctor 1st and ruling out anything serious. But because of my fear of the established medical profession and what they might tell me (and what I might believe) I don't go. So I've just been stuck here for weeks in this painful stand off.
However this morning I realized I needed to do something. It suddenly dawned on me to just pick up the phone and call Sarno's office directly. I was shocked when the receptionist just put me right through to him! (lucky timing) I explained my dilemma and he agreed I needed a new MRI and an exam in order to put my mind at ease and start fresh. I told him I didn't want to go to some other doctor and listen to their dismal report. He said no problem, he'd do the MRI at his office and read it himself (lucky again to live in NYC). I have an appointment in 2 weeks. I was so touched by his immediate attention, understanding and availability. (I can't even get my vet's receptionist to call me back). This is good guy.
So I'm happy to have some movement finally but in some ways I am disappointed in myself for not being able to just look at my history with TMS and get going with the program. Have others had this experience, having to go back for another MRI or check up? |
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| Irish Jimmy |
Posted - 09/21/2004 : 22:11:49
Ark, hang in there. Good move going to see Sarno again. You did this TMS thing once, you'll do it again. |
| iyusaf |
Posted - 09/21/2004 : 21:57:13
It's been nine years since I saw Dr.Sarno and have been mostly pain-free. Unfortunately, my current pain flare-up is not dissolving with the usual anti-TMS techniques. My hunch is that I need help repudiating the physical at an unconscious level. This seems reasonable after a period of nine years. I too will get 'checked out' (which will probably include an MRI) to drive home the fact that there is nothing structurally wrong.
I think it's a good move on your part to see Dr. Sarno. |
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