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Gibbon
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 Posted - 12/23/2009 : 03:02:04
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| I'd also say, don't press through with the pain if you don't believe it's TMS. That might sound a bit counter-intuitive, but if you believe it's physical and continue to do physical activities that you think are causing it, it will get worse. Trust me on that. |
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dtes87
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Posted - 12/23/2009 : 16:47:28
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allright, im just gonna do it. ignore the pain and numbness, and continue doing my repetitive laptop tasks. If TMS is true, then im not doing further damage anyway in spite of pain, so "shrugs."
I worked out today and did bicep curls. My elbows were killing me. but i didnt care. |
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dtes87
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Posted - 12/23/2009 : 16:50:10
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| after all, all RSI=TMS, right? |
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Gibbon
United Kingdom
138 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2009 : 05:02:34
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I'm not sure why you're posting here for advice as you're not listening to any!
1. go to a doctor.
2. stop doing the physical activity that aggravates it until you're convinced that it's not due to structural damage.
3. Read Dr Sarno's book and the success stories linked.
Until you do those 3 things there's nothing more to say....
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 12/24/2009 : 08:43:22
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Your posts here indicate a certain obsession about your symptoms, and a propensity to over-analyze. This is typical in TMS-prone people -- it is effectively serving the same purpose: to distract you from the pain.
It seems that you want to give this a shot, so by all means, read Healing Back Pain or The Mindbody Syndrome slowly and carefully, trying your best to absorb those concepts and follow the treatment suggestions.
While pushing through the pain is ultimately part of treatment, if you do this too soon it can backfire, reinforcing your focus on the physical symptoms and undermining your faith in the TMS diagnosis. So proceed with caution.
As far as using the laptop, use common sense. I do believe that RSI=TMS, and not a chronic physical condition that leads to permanent damage. Nevertheless, it is still important to care for your body. So by all means, take a break every couple of hours at least. Get outside and take a walk. Take care of yourself! |
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Just developed tendonitis in both elbows
