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infinitysymbol
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/30/2005 : 04:48:21
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Hi all,
I was starting to feel better but the pain has come back. My main pain symptoms are in my arm and wrist – stiffness, burning, aching in my wrist. I also have a sensitive ‘spot’ on my upper back just below my shoulder. When I press on this spot I get a nerve sensation, a sort of cold ‘shock’ feeling. I really believe in the TMS theory but I think that a part of me is scared of doing damage to myself if I believe as my symptoms feel so physical. My osteopath said I have a tight compressed spine (she meant the muscles are very tight and twisted. I’ve had x-rays and blood tests which are fine. Should I try and get an MRI done or is this classic TMS symptoms. I think it is something called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which Sarno describes as a TMS but not sure. I’m feeling very scared as I need to work and dread losing the use of my hands. I am a very tense person and suffer from depression but these are all in the open and I am/have addressed them. I’m sure I’ve got baggage in my unconscious too but it is hard to wrap your head around talking to your unconscious mind. Has anyone else experienced this sensitive spot on the back that feels like a nerve sensation when you touch it? Could this be to do with lack of blood flow/oxygen to the this part of the shoulder muscle which is in turn affecting the nerves leading down my arm? Please help as I feel very scared right now!
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 06/30/2005 : 08:54:25
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That spot is a typical "trigger point" and one that is used as a confirmation of TMS, even for people who don't have pain there.
The choice to do an MRI is yours. But keep in mind, even people with TMS can yield positive findings on an MRI. There are lots of people walking around with herniated discs or spinal stenosis yet they have no pain whatsoever.
The fear of injury is part of TMS. You're obviously not at the point yet where you believe your symptoms are TMS. It might help for you to visit a TMS doctor. Or, really start to do the work (which you admit yourself you are not doing) and see if it leads to improvement. |
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Stryder
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Posted - 06/30/2005 : 09:41:15
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quote:
Originally posted by infinitysymbol
... but I think that a part of me is scared of doing damage to myself if I believe as my symptoms feel so physical... I’m feeling very scared...
Feelings like this are part of TMS's strategy to convince you there is something wrong with you, when in fact there is nothing physically wrong at all. This is typical, and you are not alone in feeling this way.
So, your job now is to read and re-read Dr. Sarno's book(s) and start doing the work. Have faith that the pain will not damage you, and keeping this in mind will help you conquer your fear. Many of us have been down this path before. Stay the course, calm youself, you will beat TMS in the end.
Take care, -Stryder |
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nora
Canada
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Posted - 06/30/2005 : 09:42:28
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HI,
I too had similar symptons in the past before I had heard of TMS. Unfortunately, in my case, because I assumed the problems were structural, I developed " frozen shoulder". I believe Dr. Sarno eludes to this condition in HBP. My left shoulder froze, resolved itself within a year, and then my right shoulder followed the same pattern. The medical profession could not find a structural abnormality. Had I known about TMS I believe this condition could have been averted while I was at the stage you are currently in. Please fight through the temptation to think that there is something seriously wrong with your shoulder and try to keep it moving. |
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 06/30/2005 : 09:45:42
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Infinitysymbol,
Try doing whatever activity that you are fearful of with your arm. Do it for about 5-10 minutes slowly. I do this for my TMS/arthritic hips. I consider it a warm-up. After a few moments the juices get going and the parts start working normally. Good luck, hope it works for you.
Cheers,
tt |
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Sensitive spot under shoulder - tms?
