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| Alex71 |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 19:19:14
Since I am new to TMS, I would appreciate any information or any insight about how TMS is associated (if at all) with these problems I have.
Insomnia
Central Apneas (vs. obstructive sleep apneas)
Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
GERD
Allergies (any kind)
I think I have a little handle on the GERD, Allergies and even Insomnia, but any additional info on these would also be helpful.
I am very interested in the Central Apness (I had many of them in my sleep study). Central apneas are a neurological problem, because the brain does not send the signal to breath. Obstructive apneas are physical because the throat passage actually collapses, cutting off breathing and oxygen. Since I am sleeping when they occur, how do you "confront" them so they can be eliminated. Breathing while sleeping is controlled by the autonomic system. My CPAP machine records data on all types of apneas, so I can actually monitor how many events occur while I sleep. I can also get another sleep study that actually shows central apneas, so I can see if my efforts are successful.
RLS is a real pain (excuse the pun) in the a.. for me. I know that I can take medicine for it, but I really do not like to take pills if I don't have to. Can this one be classified as a TMS problem?
I have been very successful in solving my buttocks pain with TMS awareness. Now I would like to know how to apply myself to solve these other problems? Thanks
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| mk6283 |
Posted - 02/08/2009 : 09:12:13
Insomnia -- usually a TMS equivalent, but lifestyle changes (decrease caffeine, modify diet, increase exercise, protected bedroom/sleep time, etc.) can usually control it...
Central Apneas (vs. obstructive sleep apneas) -- NOT TMS. Keep using your CPAP machine (especially if there is a central component). As far as OSA is concerned, weight loss may be beneficial in certain cases. (Note: I actually saw a product advertised on TV the other day that looked like it may be beneficial for OSA sufferers. It was some sort of mouth piece that you wear while sleeping and it protrudes your mandible a little bit, creating added space in the retropharynx for air entry. I have no data to support its use, but if you are a loud snorer and suffer from OSA symptoms it may be worth a try. It seemed fairly benign.)
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) -- another fad diagnosis that is usually a TMS equivalent these days. True cases of RLS do exist (patients with kidney disease, etc.), but they are far and few between...
GERD -- another TMS equivalent; however, medications are so effective and consequences of long-standing GERD can be severe so one should continue to use the medications as needed until the symptoms are eliminated using a TMS approach...
Allergies (any kind) -- definitely a TMS equivalent. Again, medications are very effective at targeting the symptoms (if needed), but are by no means a cure. I actually like my allergies and have chosen to "keep them around" so to speak because I view it as a way for my unconscious mind to communicate with me...
Best,
MK |
| HilaryN |
Posted - 02/08/2009 : 03:43:14
Hi Alex,
If you do a search (click on "Search", which is in tiny letters on the top right of the screen), you'll find posts on most of those conditions.
I recommend Candace Pert's book "Molecules of Emotion". I didn't find it an easy read, but she describes research she did which demonstrated that molecules associated with emotions are found in other systems in the body (e.g. the immune system) in large quantities - not just in the nervous system.
This leads me to believe that repressed emotions could be responsible for many "physical" conditions, not just pain.
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Since I am sleeping when they occur, how do you "confront" them so they can be eliminated.
Before you go to sleep, try thinking to yourself how these might be caused by repressed emotions. You could also do some positive affirmations or visualisations before going to sleep. (e.g. "I am able to breathe and sleep well").
I don't have any experience of apneas, but I do believe you can influence your subconscious through your conscious mind.
Louise Hay's book "You Can Heal Your Life" talks about positive affirmations, and Webdan wrote a post on this forum suggesting recording affirmations in your own voice and playing them back to yourself:
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5176
Hilary N |
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