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meldav
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/21/2008 : 10:45:34
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Hi there,
this is my 1st post.
i suffer chronic pain and numbness in by back/buttocks/legs , ever since an epidural punctured my dura,causing spinal fluid leak to my brain,then spticiema (sp?)
anyway, i have always believed that the needle caused nerve damage within spinal cord, and that i had Neuropathic Pain,
but now im wondering if it could be that i have TMS ? as i have alot of un-resolved anger/emotions/childhood issues to deal with.
anyway back to my question,
if i went to a GP in UK would they know or believe in TMS if i were to mention it?
many thanks,
best wishes to all, mel xx |
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mizlorinj
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2008 : 12:37:54
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Here is a thread that is UK-specific--just a few down from yours.
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4370
Though some docs may have some idea the mind/body works together, most are used to treating physical symptoms only. The media has come out with articles showing the effects of stress (clearly mind/body connection) but still so many people are conditioned to look for a physical (not emotional) cause. And this is what docs are trained to treat--the physical. There are some who are open to more though. . .even in the US TMS docs are not what I'd call abundant!
Best wishes for healing,
-Lori |
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pandamonium
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/23/2008 : 09:42:39
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Hi Mel,
I did some hunting around and have found this guy Mark Atkinson who works out ot Harley Street and Farnhma, Surrey. Not been to see him though his website looks very interesting http://www.drmarkatkinson.com/pages/PrivacyPolicy.php
Amanda |
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newbie: My story & Do UK doctors believe in TMS ?
