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TylerGoossen
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 Posted - 11/19/2014 : 13:14:27
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A quick bit about me first. Last 2 years I've been dealing with TMS, (although I've only realized this about 2 months ago.) First I had RSI in one wrist and both arms (tennis elbow and lots of trigger points), then I had TMJ dysfunction followed by tinnitus. I had to drop out of music school because of these things and couldn't work for a year. I then had bad pain in both knees for about a year.
Anyways, upon reading one of Sarno's books, over the last 2 months my knees have returned more or less to normal, my trigger points in arms have more or less disappeared, and I was able to start playing guitar again after 2 year break! My tinnitus still remains though and my left wrist is still slowly improving. There's been a few more symptoms coming and going, which seems to give more evidence of TMS being the correct diagnosis.
In spring though I developed a real sensitivity to light, particularly artificial light, meaning any type of screen, or headlights from vehicles. My current job has me driving at night a lot, which could be the problem and I'm looking at getting a new job anyways. But I'm wondering - Is photophobia a common manifestation of TMS? |
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andy64tms
USA
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Posted - 11/19/2014 : 14:30:01
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Hi Tyler,
At my age of 66 I have both eye issues and tinnitus, I havn’t taken any TMS time with these yet to comment, but on searching this forum for Photophobia I found surprisingly only one mention here:
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1337&SearchTerms=photophobia
It should be noted that Photopohobia and Tinnitus are mentioned in the same thread where Sound sensitivity (hyperacusis) is also mentioined. One could rationalize that these two issues are in the same TMS class being tied to our senses Hearing and Sight.
I would diminish the driving anguish by getting tinted glasses, and call it a day at that.
You come here with one post and a success story to boot, a boost to others seeking relief.
Thanks
Andy
Past TMS Experience in 2000, with success.
Charlie Horse on neck for 20 years, is almost gone.
Books:
Healing Back Pain
Unlearn your Pain
The Great Pain Deception |
Edited by - andy64tms on 11/19/2014 15:54:15 |
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 11/19/2014 : 17:49:31
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quote:
Originally posted by TylerGoossen
...My tinnitus still remains...
...Is photophobia a common manifestation of TMS?
"...there are so many things little and big that are tms, I wouldn't have time to write about all of them": Told to icelikeaninja by Dr. Sarno
Many posts here on tinnitus/TMS--try a "Search" (see the Tabs above on the right.
What does your eye doc say about your eyes?
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TAKE THE HOLMES-RAHE STRESS TEST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmes_and_Rahe_stress_scale
Some of my favorite excerpts from _THE DIVIDED MIND_ :
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2605
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"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." Jiddu Krishnamurti
"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." Author Unknown
"Happy People Are Happy Putters." Frank Nobilo, Golf Analyst
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." Mark Twain and Balto
"The hot-dog is the noblest of dogs; it feeds the hand that bites it." Dr. Laurence Johnston Peter
"...the human emotional system was not designed to endure the mental rigors of a tennis match." Dr. Allen Fox
"Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" - Thomas Gray
"All my friends in Los Angeles are the sensitive type. They all have like all the diseases like Chronic Fatigue, Epstien Barr, Fibromyalgia. Like all the diseases where the only symptoms seem to be you had a really crappy childhood and at the prospect of full time work ya feel kinda achy and tired."
Posted by Skizzik @ TMSHelp from comedian Maria Bamford
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"If it ends with "itis" or "algia" or "syndrome" and doctors can't figure out what causes it, then it might be TMS." Dave the Mod
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TMS PRACTITIONERS:
John Sarno, MD
400 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-6035
Dr. Sarno is now retired, if you call this number you will be referred to his associate Dr. Rashbaum.
"...there are so many things little and big that are tms, I wouldn't have time to write about all of them": Told to icelikeaninja by Dr. Sarno
Here's the TMS practitioners list from the TMS Help Forum:
http://www.tmshelp.com/links.htm
Here's a list of TMS practitioners from the TMS Wiki:
http://tmswiki.org/ppd/Find_a_TMS_Doctor_or_Therapist
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TylerGoossen
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Posted - 11/19/2014 : 19:50:07
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| Thanks for the replies! Yeah I searched and found the one thread on this site that mentions photophobia before starting this thread. Since it seemed to be the only place its mentioned,(I've also done a Google search on it with no results relating to TMS) I figured it was worth starting a thread on it specifically. If it is part of TMS, then it seems like a very rare symptom. My optometrist did say my eyes were looking healthy though, and that sensitive eyes are experienced more by people who are much older than me (I'm only 26.) So I guess I may have to wait until I switch jobs and see if there is a difference.. |
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 11/19/2014 : 23:21:51
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quote:
Originally posted by TylerGoossen
...My optometrist did say my eyes were looking healthy though, and that sensitive eyes are experienced more by people who are much older than me (I'm only 26.) So I guess I may have to wait until I switch jobs and see if there is a difference..
Modern medicine is excellent at DX'ing disease and structural issues. If your doc is competent, then you performed your TMS due-diligence, eliminating medical issues that require treatment, you are then free to pursue TMS solutions. If you still don't feel sure there's nothing organically wrong with your eyes, get as many 2nd opinions as you need to reassure yourself.
I'm 66 and just drove 500 miles in the dark with no issues. It sounds like you don't like your job and your sub-c is transmitting that dissatisfaction creating TMS symptoms through your eyes.
If you want to learn about the mysteries of vision/VISION look into the teachings and books by Dr. Michael Roberto Kaplan, a world renown eye doctor who's approach is complementary to the TMS/psychosomatic dis-ease approach.
G'luck!
tt
"...there are so many things little and big that are tms, I wouldn't have time to write about all of them": Told to icelikeaninja by Dr. Sarno
==================================================
TAKE THE HOLMES-RAHE STRESS TEST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmes_and_Rahe_stress_scale
Some of my favorite excerpts from _THE DIVIDED MIND_ :
http://www.tmshelp.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2605
==================================================
"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." Jiddu Krishnamurti
"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." Author Unknown
"Happy People Are Happy Putters." Frank Nobilo, Golf Analyst
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." Mark Twain and Balto
"The hot-dog is the noblest of dogs; it feeds the hand that bites it." Dr. Laurence Johnston Peter
"...the human emotional system was not designed to endure the mental rigors of a tennis match." Dr. Allen Fox
"Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" - Thomas Gray
"All my friends in Los Angeles are the sensitive type. They all have like all the diseases like Chronic Fatigue, Epstien Barr, Fibromyalgia. Like all the diseases where the only symptoms seem to be you had a really crappy childhood and at the prospect of full time work ya feel kinda achy and tired."
Posted by Skizzik @ TMSHelp from comedian Maria Bamford
======================================================
"If it ends with "itis" or "algia" or "syndrome" and doctors can't figure out what causes it, then it might be TMS." Dave the Mod
=================================================
TMS PRACTITIONERS:
John Sarno, MD
400 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-6035
Dr. Sarno is now retired, if you call this number you will be referred to his associate Dr. Rashbaum.
"...there are so many things little and big that are tms, I wouldn't have time to write about all of them": Told to icelikeaninja by Dr. Sarno
Here's the TMS practitioners list from the TMS Help Forum:
http://www.tmshelp.com/links.htm
Here's a list of TMS practitioners from the TMS Wiki:
http://tmswiki.org/ppd/Find_a_TMS_Doctor_or_Therapist
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