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brent
USA
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 Posted - 08/06/2007 : 15:22:00
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Hi Folks,
I have been fighting a seemingly endless stream of TMS variants for the last 15 years. Recently, after moving several times, changing jobs twice, and beating back pain, neck pain, migraines, insomnia, etc., I began to feel like my life was under control. For about a month, I thought, "life is good." Now I suddenly have hemorrhoids. I was unable to find much information on this site about hemorrhoids, and they are not mentioned in Sarno's books. Does anyone have information or a strong opinion on whether hemorrhoids are a TMS equivalent? Or should I start the parade of doctors?
Thanks!
Brent
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skizzik
USA
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Posted - 08/06/2007 : 15:38:29
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| Sorry about your condition. Of all the TMS info I've come across, (I'm pretty sure I've seen it all) I've not seen anything on it. |
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art
1903 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 15:46:34
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| I don't believe they're TMS, but don't know that you need to see a doctor, much less a bunch of them...It's usually a self-correcting condition, though can be quite painful while you're waiting.. |
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 08/06/2007 : 15:52:43
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I personally believe hemorrhoids can be TMS. It is a consequence of digestive function, and that system is a common target of TMS (e.g. GERD, IBS).
That said, diet can be a big factor. I personally would not go to a doctor for hemorrhoids, because I have heard horror stories of just how painful that treatment can be. Most of the time conservative treatment is effective, most importantly, increasing soluble fiber in your diet, such as taking a psyllium husk supplement like Metamucil. |
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art
1903 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 17:26:00
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Interesting Dave, I'd never have thought so, but then again it's truly amazing how much stuff can be psychogenic..
Incidentally, for what it's worth, I've had several bouts of this, a few of them quite painful, but they've always gone away after not too long a time...a few days generally |
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 08/06/2007 : 17:45:04
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Dr Sarno cannot possibly mention every manifestation of TMS or its equivalents. This is an emerging field and more is being learned about it on a daily basis. Even mainstream medicine holds the opinion that flare-ups of hemorrhoids may occur during periods of stress which leads to irregular diet and bowel habits.
It is important - in some cases - to follow the traditional treatment program - such as in your case- and continue also to assume that- given your medical history- this to is a manifestation of TMS.
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Sarno-ize it!
Read chapter 4 of Dr. Sarno's "The Divided Mind." It's all you need to know in order to recover. |
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stanfr
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 10:59:37
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| I will state without a doubt that they are TMS/AOS! I have had flareups either with or without accompanying psoriasis, which is my latest AOS problem. As with all AOS symptoms, there is a physical component, but any anatomical feature that is related to the circulatory function is fair game for TMS--its pretty easy for the brain to send blood where it wants to! For the same reason, i had years of sinus congestion (my septoplasty in February led to my latest AOS attack) which i now am convinced is the brain causing the turbinates (blood-filled strucutres in the nose that regulate humidity etc) to expand and cause congestion. The reason i know this is that even after i 'corrected' my deviated septum, i still am getting intermittant congestion, as the TMS gremlin refuses to let go of these ridiculous ruses! |
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brent
USA
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Posted - 08/08/2007 : 15:33:10
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I appreciate everyone sharing their ideas and experience. I have decided to treat the condition as TMS.
Brent
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spasms
USA
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Posted - 09/08/2007 : 13:18:15
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I, too, had been having pretty bad problems with hemorrhoids (which would wax and wane). After many trials with lots of over the counter products, I came across a product on the Internet called Anurex (www.anurex.com). It is absolutely wonderful! Problem solved. I would encourage you to give this a try. It is fabulous! No drugs to take. Go on the site and see what you think.
Good luck! |
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Susie
USA
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Posted - 09/09/2007 : 19:50:24
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| Brent, I am thoroughly convinced that hemorrhoids are a direct result of tms and are really affected by stress. I think that dave is right in that they are brought on by ibs. Whenever I have an attack, it always relates to stress. They really have never been much more than a nusence until last year. I had a detached retina last Nov. and that night I had a horrible attack complete with quite a bit of bleeding. Lasted about 2 days until I got a handle on the eye. Really scary. Sitting in a warm tub has always helped me. Since then, I have never had another serious attack but whenever I get nervous, they remind me that they are still there. I treat them just like all other equivalent symptoms, I pretty much ignore them other than the occational sitz bath. |
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Laura
USA
655 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2007 : 21:38:18
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| Want to hear something funny? I haven't had this problem in awhile. Then, I read your post yesterday and guess what problem I have today. Now, that's funny! That little TMS gremlin has a very good way of giving me physical symptoms that I read about. |
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mamaboulet
181 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 05:55:48
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I was in for a colonoscopy and I heard a doctor talking to the patient in the cubicle next to me. He told the guy he had a bad case of hemmorhoids but to NOT have them surgically dealt with. He said the guy needed to have some treatment for them that was noninvasive but again told the guy NOT to have surgery for them. I was too out of it to remember what treatment he recommended.
They are definitely a product of diet and/or bowel function, which can of course involve TMS. Straining due to constipation is the most common "cause" I think. But they have a blood supply and are at the mercy of the autonomic system, so it seems totally possible that your brain can make them act up (most people have strained the veins involved at some point, thus making the site vulnerable to TMS tricks). |
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brent
USA
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Posted - 09/19/2007 : 16:32:50
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Thanks for everyone's suggestions. My hemorrhoids have gone away for the time being. However, I am back to battling migraines. I had a minor one last week, and then on Sunday I had to go to the emergency room because I would not stop vomiting. I'm still feeling the after effects. My Imitrex was useless.
Thanks again.
Brent
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hmac
USA
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Posted - 09/29/2007 : 11:55:30
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Hi Brent and all,
I've been dealing with this problem for a long time. For the last 6 months I've been unable to sit for any length of time. Extremely uncomfortable! Turns out, after many doctor's appointments and an exam by a protologist, the hemorrhoids are small and internal and could not be causing any pain.
Dr. Sarno seems to address this problem on page 103 of the Mindbody Prescription. It's called coccydynia. I am now convinced that it mine is a TMS problem. Hell of it is, I've been studying the book, writing, following the whole program for 3-4 months with no success.
Several years ago I became completely pain free of severe chronic neck pain using Sarno's method. I'm so frustrated at the lack of success this time that I'm ready to give up. Can anyone help?
Concerning external hemorrhoids: as Dave said, high fiber is the key. Hydration is very important as well. If the body is not properly hydrated, it pulls water from the stools which results in straining bowel movements. Ever since I started having a bowl of high-fiber cereal w/fruit (Good Friends brand, at Trader Joe's), drinking copious amounts of water, and eating one Metamucil biscuit daily, b.m.
's are regular and non-straining.
Be well,
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Hemorrhoid Attack!!
