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pandamonium
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/01/2008 : 07:55:44
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I've been on the (UK) waiting list for weeks and weeks and have finally got a date through for 21st May!
On the one hand I am not sure I want to go to this pain clinic, I've recently self-diagnosed TMS and am coping well, still in some pain but it's manageable now. I'm worried that going to the clinic will set off some trigger in my head and make things worse and of course I know I don't need to treat the symptoms, I'd definately refuse any offer of drugs or injections, or manipulation.
BUT on the other hand they can offer me all sorts of alternative therapies including acupuncture etc and although I know this might help to some extent due to the placebo effect the real reason I'd be interested is because of any holistic wellness effects. IE I go to a massuese every other week but not for pain relief, just because it makes me feel good. And of couse - the therapies at the pain clinic are FREE ;o)
I'm tempted to go just to see what's on offer. What do you think, should I go or not? Arrgghh can't decide...
Thanks,
Amanda |
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pmazzdog
USA
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Posted - 04/01/2008 : 08:13:57
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Gosh....
I know I would not go. If you are to believe in TMS it is 100% and I agree with you that you are planting a seed of doubt in the psychological diagnosis. I feel the same way also. I get a twinge of the pain and I am immediately calling the Neuro Muscular Therapist. I have toughed it out and done the work and it has resolved. We can not rely on back pillows, pain meds, therapists, etc.
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armchairlinguist
USA
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Posted - 04/01/2008 : 08:52:40
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It sounds tempting, especially free massage :), but I would recommend not going. It may undermine your progress.
How long do you have to decide? May's a long time, you may not even need it at all by then.
Holistic wellness treatments are highly overrated IMO. I'm far healthier and happier after Sarno than I was after any acupuncture, etc. I got previously.
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It's not 100% belief that's required, but 100% commitment. |
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Scottydog
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/01/2008 : 12:25:31
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My neighbour went to one once (in the UK). It was a group thing. Two of the group lay on the floor for the whole session because of their acute back pain.
My neighbour was asked to go because knee pain from a car accident renders her as registered disabled (but not too disabled to shop!).
I don't mention TMS to her.
Maybe going to the meeting might enforce your belief in TMS rather than the other way round!
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 04/01/2008 : 14:17:48
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Originally posted by pandamonium
...I'm worried that going to the clinic will set off some trigger in my head and make things worse and of course I know I don't need to treat the symptoms, I'd definately refuse any offer of drugs or injections, or manipulation.
You have reason to worry. Such a clinic will surely refocus your attention to the physical realm. If you have had success treating TMS then surely you have accepted the diagnosis and knowledge that you have learned. So why do you now want to accept physical treatments, which is a contradiction to the theory? |
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mala
Hong Kong
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Posted - 04/01/2008 : 19:10:52
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Hi Amanda,
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I've recently self-diagnosed TMS and am coping well, still in some pain but it's manageable now.
If you are coping well, then why are you going?
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I'd definately refuse any offer of drugs or injections, or manipulation.
Can you actually dictate the type of treatment that you want? I imagine that it will be decided for you especially if they think you need it and probably ask you to continue it afterwards too.
I personally think you are going down a slippery one here. You sound comfused and this will only allow your subconscious to fixate more on the physical. You'll be in a kind of limbo, neither here nor there.
The ultimate decision is of course yours but I wouldn't if i were you
Good Luck & Good Health
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pandamonium
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/02/2008 : 02:16:47
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Thanks everyone, I hear what you are saying.
I guess I just wanted to see what was on offer. Scotty makes an interesting point, it may help re-inforce my belief in TMS but it's probably not worth it.
If I'm interested in acupuncture etc as a tool for increasing my wellbeing I should probably book it seperately and not use the pain clinic with all it's associations.
Thanks
Amanda. |
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Wavy Soul
USA
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Posted - 04/02/2008 : 04:25:21
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I like the distinction between doing all this s**t for a cure and doing it because it's fun.
I've been a bit ascetic since my TMS debut, and not had bodywork - which I had addictively for about 30 years with no effect whatsoever except it felt good.
I'm just starting to do a few more fun things.
x
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pandamonium
United Kingdom
202 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2008 : 08:01:36
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Good for you Wavy, I hope you enjoy it.
I'll keep on doing stuff which I believe is good for the soul like massage, reiki and acupuncture if it's done for the right reasons and in the right places on my body to improve my body's general wellness.
Amanda |
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electraglideman
USA
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Posted - 04/03/2008 : 19:18:58
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"I've been on the (UK) waiting list for weeks and weeks and have finally got a date for 21st May!"
My God, if thats the way "free" medical care works, I don't want no part of it. |
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shaunthesheep
Norway
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Posted - 04/04/2008 : 16:19:12
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Hi : ) I`m new to this forum. Two weeks ago I heard of TMS and Dr.Sarno for the first time ever, -and what a relief ! After XXX docs, PT`s, chirocs etc. I finally found it! I have ordered two of Dr. Sarnos books, but they seem to take some time.. Three days ago I was stupid enough to download a book about regular physic muscle pain information, the "correct treatment", cortison injections, NSAID pills etc. This started a doubt inside me, and these last days have been worse than ever ! Be careful to let other treatments interfure with your growing TMS treatment! As said by others here, it will only allow your subconscious to fixate more on the physical. Best regards Morten : ) |
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Would you go to the pain clinic?
