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marytabby
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 Posted - 01/29/2006 : 18:23:31
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Hi everyone,
I've been having some foot discomfort in one foot, at the toe and top of foot area. I am going through some particulary tough emotions right now with some drug addicts that moved into my condo building and I'm very tense. This foot discomfort is coming and going, though hasn't stopped me from physical activity and I keep assuring myself it's TMS. Anyone have foot issues that they can speak to? |
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Hillbilly
USA
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Posted - 01/29/2006 : 19:04:38
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| Yes, Mary, I too have pain in the foot. It definitely is worse when I have stood for a long time in one place, which is also one of my conditioned triggers for upper back/neck pain. I also noticed a few weeks back while standing in the shower that the hurting" foot is a bit of a different color than the other one. Immediately cardiovascular problems leaped into my mind, and then I scolded myself and went on with the day. The foot pain occasionally gets my attention, and then I have to remember not to focus on it. I am amazed at the similarities between the mindset of those with anxiety disorders and TMS sufferers. You could read almost any textbook or self-help book on the subject of overcoming anxiety condition and find the same roadblocks listed in Sarno's books about repudiating the symptoms. People with anxiety issues have symptoms that are absolutely frightening. Many are convinced that they have rare neurological symptoms (always the bad ones) and spend hour after hour researching their conditions on the internet, in the Merck manual, etc. This is an absolute nightmare, and one that I could not stop until I had all the medical tests. Even now I seek reassurance. One of the cognitive hooks I have gleaned that I can hang my hat on in times of trouble is that the symptoms (both of panic and of TMS) are not dangerous. You have had them before, and they never get worse than they are now. The only way to make things worse is to start the mind awhirl in the vortex of what ifs that we spin for ourselves. I write this on Sunday, a day off. Tomorrow, I might be challenged all day to mentally focus on the now and forget the symptoms. It sure isn't easy. Try to reassure yourself that it is discomfort, and just that. If it doesn't interfere with your activities, it will probably pass away shortly. I am resolving not to worry no matter what happens with these symptoms. I have seen some progress recently, and am greatly encouraged. Worry is so counterproductive. Prayer is helpful for me as well. Best of luck. |
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drziggles
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2006 : 10:20:36
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Yep, plantar fasciitis in my case, which I think can commonly be TMS related. I found myself getting bouts of severe pain after running, but not consistently. Thought it was related to new running shoes, but sometimes it would happen and other times not. Sounds like TMS, huh? Also knee pain and iliotibial band syndrome. As a teenager I developed tendinitis in both knees about a week after starting at a new school--now seems pretty clear I was having TMS then as well...
Now I've managed to talk myself out of all of it and have been running more than I have since high school with no abnormal pain... |
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Stryder
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Posted - 01/30/2006 : 11:15:28
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Hi Mary,
Yes, I just ignore my intermittant foot pain.
Take care, -Stryder |
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marytabby
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2006 : 17:08:55
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I know it's TMS. It is not consistently bothering me.
Just figured I'd throw it out to be sure.
Thanks! |
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Susie
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2006 : 18:50:31
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| Hey Mary, I just limped into my office to get my computor and saw your post. I have the exact pain that you described. It comes and goes and I usually notice it when I'm sitting and relaxing. I know it's TMS and I pretty much ignore it. In the past I had a supposed heel spur and I know that was also TMS. |
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marytabby
USA
545 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2006 : 03:48:10
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Susie,
That's ironic you have the pain in the same place.
Yes, it's TMS "on the run" as they say. I do pretty much ignore it.
It's definitely more annoying when I'm resting, as opposed to running, so I know it's not physical. |
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n/a
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Posted - 02/01/2006 : 14:27:43
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Both of my feet are in constant pain 24/7. TMS
Plantar fasciitis is not really a diagnosis. |
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holly
USA
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Posted - 02/03/2006 : 15:54:58
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haven't been here in awhile but anyone lately have pinky toe sentisivity? 3 years now. always there. not worse though.
diagnose polyneurophy. |
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art
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Posted - 02/03/2006 : 17:20:09
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I've had lots of foot pain Mary...All of it disappearing when viewed through the lens of TMS..
Like you, I'm a runner and have lately increased my work out load by a fair amount as my partner and I are in Florida for three months..
Yesterday I developed foot pain while kickbicking and finally have enough experience to truly assume TMS. Not only did I not stop working out, I went faster and harder..The foot got slightly worse, but I refused to give in...
When I got home and the endorphins wore off, I had a few tense moments as I began to think about what I'd done...The pain was not intense, but it was steady and it stayed that way throughout the rest of the day...Some time in the middle of the night hwoever I got up to go to the bathroom and lo and behold, the foot pain was nearly gone...Today I can barely feel it...
In the old days I would have gone into high panic mode, berating myself for being so stupid as to not "listen to my body," and worrying that I'd ruined my foot and that my running and biking days were over forever...
Here's something interesting...my girlfriend who is also a runner has had a bad knee for years..It swells with fuid, creaks when she walks up or down stairs, and of course is pretty painful at times..
I've talked to her a lot about TMS as it relates to my situation and while I never thought it might apply to her as well, she decided without telling me to treat her knee as if were TMS...That was months ago and she hasn't had a problem since....no swelling, no pain, no nothing...
This stuff really works... |
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Andrew2000
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Posted - 02/04/2006 : 21:02:37
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I was told plantar fasciitis in my case as well, but as Peter says, it's not really a diagnosis ...
For me, it came out of the blue, I was always active in sports, didn't do anything "different" ... there was no logical reason I could think of for a physical injury that was taking weeks and months to heal ...
It was my non-belief in this diagnosis that led me to Dr. Sarno's work and I was so relieved to see that he mentioned foot problems as being TMS-related ... another disciple of Sarno, Dr. Sopher, also has written several pages about foot problems/TMS that are humorous, informative and really hit home ... highly recommend it ...
I wasted time going through cortisone shots, orthotics, changing shoes, etc. instead of looking inside to see what was really going on in my life ... I was afraid to stand on my own two feet. Facing the fears in my life (related to work, relationship, family) has had a direct effect on the improvement of my foot problems. I'm back at the gym, doing better than ever ...
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Foot issues, anyone had them?
