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MainEventMike
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 Posted - 02/27/2012 : 12:51:11
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I wanted to share my story. I've had chronic back and neck pain since 2006. Like many others I've tried just about everything: regular doctor, physical therapy, pain management doctor, chiropractor, message therapy, physiatrist, acupuncture, home exercises, yoga, and I'm probably forgetting some things that I've tried. My pain was always up and down all around and all over the place with some acute pain episodes that have been intense.
I never thought all my other medical problems were related until I read Dr. Sarno's book, "Healing Back Pain." Now I know better. Here's my medical problems: neck pain, upper/middle/lower back pain, hip pain, TMJ, tinnitus, migraine headaches, tension headaches, IBS, constipation, duodenal ulcer, toe pain, psoriasis, and social anxiety.
I've read two of Sarno's books and I'm reading "The Divided Mind" right now. I had an appointment with Dr. Schubiner and I'm going through his workbook. It's hard to put a percentage on my improvement but, it's a moderate improvement and I'm pleased how I'm progressing. It's easier to get through a day of work and other things have been easier too. My activity level has increased. I've been hiking 3 times in the last week: 3 miles, 6 miles, and 5 miles.
I'm determined and motivated to return to 100% pain free. I know that I have TMS and I know the path to get there. I've been reading all of your stories, suggestions, and ideas. They've been an inspiration to me and continue to be an inspiration. So, thanks for that.
I've started a blog and I feel like it really helps for me to write my thoughts about my story and all of the crap I've been through the past 5 years. Also, I hope it helps others. I'm looking forward to the day that I can say "I"m 100% pain free." But, for right now, I feel much better physically and emotionally. 
http://tensionmyositissyndrome.blogspot.com/ |
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MainEventMike
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2012 : 15:31:44
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Steve,
Thanks for your post. I think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about "trying to heal and journal perfectly." As you can tell from my blog, that phrase fits me very well.
I think your advice is good and I'll remember this. Thank you.
Mike
http://tensionmyositissyndrome.blogspot.com/ |
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andy64tms
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2012 : 16:21:03
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Hi Mike and SteveO,
Regarding taking it slowly the following may help:
When I woke up this morning my first thought was to take things in order of Importance. So I took a nap.
Andy
Now retired-every day is a Saturday.
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MainEventMike
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2012 : 16:50:52
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quote:
Originally posted by andy64tms
Hi Mike and SteveO,
Regarding taking it slowly the following may help:
When I woke up this morning my first thought was to take things in order of Importance. So I took a nap.
Andy
Now retired-every days a Saturday.
LOL...I like it.
Mike
http://tensionmyositissyndrome.blogspot.com/ |
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nycmom
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2012 : 19:44:33
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Back2-It
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2012 : 20:50:47
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quote:
Originally posted by MainEventMike
I wanted to share my story. I've had chronic back and neck pain since 2006. Like many others I've tried just about everything: regular doctor, physical therapy, pain management doctor, chiropractor, message therapy, physiatrist, acupuncture, home exercises, yoga, and I'm probably forgetting some things that I've tried. My pain was always up and down all around and all over the place with some acute pain episodes that have been intense.
I never thought all my other medical problems were related until I read Dr. Sarno's book, "Healing Back Pain." Now I know better. Here's my medical problems: neck pain, upper/middle/lower back pain, hip pain, TMJ, tinnitus, migraine headaches, tension headaches, IBS, constipation, duodenal ulcer, toe pain, psoriasis, and social anxiety.
I've read two of Sarno's books and I'm reading "The Divided Mind" right now. I had an appointment with Dr. Schubiner and I'm going through his workbook. It's hard to put a percentage on my improvement but, it's a moderate improvement and I'm pleased how I'm progressing. It's easier to get through a day of work and other things have been easier too. My activity level has increased. I've been hiking 3 times in the last week: 3 miles, 6 miles, and 5 miles.
I'm determined and motivated to return to 100% pain free. I know that I have TMS and I know the path to get there. I've been reading all of your stories, suggestions, and ideas. They've been an inspiration to me and continue to be an inspiration. So, thanks for that.
I've started a blog and I feel like it really helps for me to write my thoughts about my story and all of the crap I've been through the past 5 years. Also, I hope it helps others. I'm looking forward to the day that I can say "I"m 100% pain free." But, for right now, I feel much better physically and emotionally.
http://tensionmyositissyndrome.blogspot.com/
Great blog. Good sense of humor. I travel a lot for work, and I consider it among the "hidden" stressors. And I think Detroit airport sucks, which is a not-so-hidden stressor.
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andy64tms
USA
589 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 22:18:33
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Hi Mike,
Quick note to say thank you for your excellent link. I found it inspiring and it brought tears of laughter trickling down my face. It did this a second time when my wife read it out loud to me. We both had a jolly good cry.
I added your link to one of my messages today. Hope you don’t mind?
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MainEventMike
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 10:15:16
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nycmom- Thank you :)
andy64tms- Thanks for the compliment! That really makes me feel good. I read your story on your profile. My brother is very much the same as yours. Thanks for sharing about that.
Back2-It- Thanks.
I would say top 3 airports I hate:
1) LaGuardia
2) Newark
3) Philadelphia
Mike
http://tensionmyositissyndrome.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - MainEventMike on 03/01/2012 13:18:19 |
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