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?
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.
I am at 15 months post lumbar fusion surgery. L2,3,4 and laminectomy at L4,5. The surgery was deemed successful.
I experienced return of pain/weakness/
imbalance and feet neuropathy.
All of the TMS details seem to describe me.
Can TMS treatment help me even after surgery? My spinal stenosis was there for a long time. Am I facing permanent nerve damage?
Hi! I’m new to this group but saw your comment when I was googling TMS after hearing about it in a recent podcast dealing with chronic pain and how to break the mind body association. I had lumbar fusion of L5-S1 a year ago and while the surgery has been a success (I no longer have the same discomfort as before) I have recently discovered I’ve got some bulges in my thoracic spine as well as arthritis. My doctor said that surgery isn’t necessary but I find since my surgery I live in a state of fear and anxiety any time I get a new ache or pain that will not go away I am immediately thrown into an anxious state wondering if I herniated another disc and if life will always be like this. I know my anxiety is a huge culprit in this. All of that said, did Dr. Sarno’s book help you any?
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?
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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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.
I am at 15 months post lumbar fusion surgery. L2,3,4 and laminectomy at L4,5. The surgery was deemed successful.
I experienced return of pain/weakness/
imbalance and feet neuropathy.
All of the TMS details seem to describe me.
Can TMS treatment help me even after surgery? My spinal stenosis was there for a long time. Am I facing permanent nerve damage?
Hi! I’m new to this group but saw your comment when I was googling TMS after hearing about it in a recent podcast dealing with chronic pain and how to break the mind body association. I had lumbar fusion of L5-S1 a year ago and while the surgery has been a success (I no longer have the same discomfort as before) I have recently discovered I’ve got some bulges in my thoracic spine as well as arthritis. My doctor said that surgery isn’t necessary but I find since my surgery I live in a state of fear and anxiety any time I get a new ache or pain that will not go away I am immediately thrown into an anxious state wondering if I herniated another disc and if life will always be like this. I know my anxiety is a huge culprit in this. All of that said, did Dr. Sarno’s book help you any?
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