I loved reading this thread. Been battling sciatica pain for 2 years..hopped on the TMS bandwagon in May and haven't been real consistent. Now, I'm convinced it's TMS and suprise, it's hurting worse than ever. I'm going to take that as good sign...like I've got it on the run! But it can get discouraging. If I stop thinking TMS, I get huge doubts and start ticking off all the reasons this must be structural (only hurts when I stand or walk...if I sit or bend, the pain stops immediately). I can see the brain is a tricky beast! Also, I can't walk for more than 5 minutes w/o extreme pain but I can rebond on a mini-tramp for 15-20 minutes. You think that would aggrevate a structural problem! (Although, I've noticed that's starting to hurt a bit now, too...sheesh!)
Anyway, thank you all for support you give here. It's helpful and encouraging.