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Tension Myositis Syndrome: What helped you?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 28 10:27pm | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Hi @janeym, Are you referring to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)? Because the majority of people on here are patients just like you, it's important to spell out initials and/or acronyms so other members can better understand the nature of the conversation and engage with you! 🙂
Are you having chronic back pain? Have you had a chance to read the book?
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Hi@amandaa, I have had constant headaches for nearly 9 years (this June). I believe I have Tension Myositis Syndrome for which there seems to be NO medical cure. I believe I've tried nearly all of them. You mention Transcrainal magnetic Stimulation, which as I understand is believed to stimulate the creation of dopamine and other make-you-feel-good neurotransmitters. Are you aware of whether that type of therapy (the magnetic stimulation) might help with Tension Myositis syndrome? I am considering that now and would like any input you (or others) may have.
Thanks.
Hi Jane, I am a former patient of Dr. Sarno's. At the age of 23 after 4 back surgeries starting at age 12, I entered his in house two month program at IRM, NYC, NY., in 1976. While I personally don't believe everything he professes what I did learn was to get over the fear that activity cause me more pain. I don't think there is anything more paralyzing than that constant fear of making the pain worse. I went on to have two healthy boys both natural deliveries in '83 and "84. To be honest the childbirth classes where the most helpful thing I have ever found, aside from methadone, for dealing with the constant pain I will always have. Dr. Sarno had some good ideas but none of them were ever able to alleviate my pain. I also worked with Dr. David Tauben, now retired at the University of WA Pain Clinic. He took a different approach, PT and pain medication. Which has worked well for me for the past 35 years. Everyone is different and results vary. It took me many years to figure out what worked best for me. Never stop looking for answers. Best of luck to you. Linda
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Thank you, @amandaa
Tension Myositis Syndrome, aka Tension Myoneural Syndrome per Dr. Sarno.
I had back surgery 18 months ago but still have spasms. I am a patient of Toronto General Hospital's pain clinic. I am part way through the book on the recommendation of my current therapist.
I hope that helps!