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| zhimbus |
Posted - 03/01/2009 : 22:44:36
I'm new to this discussion board and have just recently read Dr. Sarno's book "The Mindbody Prescription".
I've been having tingling in my feet and legs for the past five months. It varies in severity, but it is always present. I've noticed that stress definitely seems to make the symptoms worse.
I'm wondering if anyone has had the experience of having symptoms made worse by changes in physical stance or posture. I notice that if I lay down on the sofa, it sometimes makes the symptoms worse. I'm wondering why changes in posture or stance would have any effect on the symptoms if the entire problem has it origins in my mind.
Can anyone explain this to me?
Jane |
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| mizlorinj |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 14:32:32
True, if you expect it to worsen or act up at a certain time, it will. (e.g. when you lie on the sofa, change in posture). I guess you could say it is meeting your expectations! 
You're already on the right track though, because you recognize the stress relationship.
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| pandamonium |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 14:11:47
Hi Jane,
I agree with scd1833, it's conditioning. I'd got see a normal doctor, see what comes out of that but keep a very open mind. |
| scd1833 |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 09:45:50
it's a "conditioned response" almost definitely TMS.
if you give them enough time, the MD's will eventually find *something* wrong, don't let them plant fear in your mind. I'd suggest applying TMS principles first, then if no success, see an md if you're not getting any results. |
| Jeff |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 06:49:38
I have had a similar experience of roving symptoms, including intermittent tingling and on-and-off pain in my ankles. They are TMS, and it took me the better part of two years going to doctors, getting tests, etc. before I realized it was TMS. I would certainly support going to a doctor in case there is a physical cause, but if the doctors appear to be finding nothing wrong, then I would stop going down that route and conclude it is TMS. Also, in my case, the symptoms did change based on posture. For example, I had a burning sensation in my ankles that mostly occurred when I was sitting down. I never felt it when I was up and walking. The good news is you can beat this. I no longer have ankle pain, although the symptom imperative keeps my life interesting. But in general my level of pain, etc. has gone way down since I accepted TMS as the diagnosis. And I attribute that to a significant decline in anxiety over "what is wrong with me." I now know nothing is wrong with me. But my job is quite stressful, and during periods of higher stress I've noticed that TMS symptoms can return. |
| mizlorinj |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 12:11:20
Are you able to see a TMS doctor?
I was told by orthopedist I had a large herniated disc and that it was pressing on a nerve, hence my pain, tingling and numbness. Yet when I learned of Dr. Sarno and did his treatment plan, the pain, tingling and numbness went away. Amazing what stress and emotions can cause. So I learned that even though a traditional doc may come up with a name of a condition, it does not necessarily mean that condition is causing the tingling, pain, etc.
And yes, the symptoms can vary from day to day. Interesting that you see a correlation to the symptom and your stress.
Keep reading the book. Think about any issues that could be causing you stress and see what you can do about them--even if it means doing some depth journaling about those feelings to get them out.
Best wishes. |
| zhimbus |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 00:21:55
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Originally posted by marsha
Have you seen a physician to rule out any pathological causes?
With my TMS symptoms move around. My TMS pain occurs when I stand or walk and sometimes in the middle of the night.The pain originates in the mind and manifests itself in the body. How you sit ,stand ,walk or lay down has nothing to do with it.
Sarno says,check with a physician first before you decide that you have TMS.
I have an appointment with a neurologist this week. I haven't diagnosed myself, just asking questions. I'm quite worried and it would be great to have hope that the problem is not something serious. Hope seems to be in short supply wherever I go. Maybe I will get to be one of the lucky people who makes a contribution to "success stories". |
| marsha |
Posted - 03/01/2009 : 23:26:24
Have you seen a physician to rule out any pathological causes?
With my TMS symptoms move around. My TMS pain occurs when I stand or walk and sometimes in the middle of the night.The pain originates in the mind and manifests itself in the body. How you sit ,stand ,walk or lay down has nothing to do with it.
Sarno says,check with a physician first before you decide that you have TMS. |
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