Recent content by Alicia Batson MD

There are 3 parts of treatment, maybe 4, depending on your conceptualization. 1. Psychoeducation - understanding how your brain works and why it is creating these symptoms. 2. changing your fear thoughts and fear behaviors around the sensations and pain (read The Way Out by Alan Gordon for this)...

Hi "deny", Sinus and ear infections can cause those symptoms, but so can neural pathways triggered by fear. The neural pathways in the brain can produce any symptom that you can imagine, that your brain can imagine. Sinus and ear infections don't *always* produce those symptoms and those...

Hi Charlie, I'm really glad my story is inspiring for you. We can all heal! Alicia

Yes, I understand and agree.

Thanks pworby for your post. It sounds like you have accomplished quite a lot and are helping many people. I tell patients that TMS is the best diagnosis to have because it is fully treatable. If you haven't already posted your story, it would be very helpful to do so. I find that those with...

Hi lasleysl, Yes, hyperacusis can be very difficult and life-altering. Mine went away completely with all of my other symptoms once I did the emotional work, learned to turn off my fear thoughts and self-destructive thoughts and ultimately calm down my autonomic nervous system. The TMS Recovery...

So glad to hear that you are doing better tammyg. This is what it is all about. Alicia

Beezy, Thank you so much for writing your story down. You have been through so much. I'm so happy for you that you are turning the corner. It is vey empowering when you start to make progress and realize where the key to recovery lies. Keep us all posted. Alicia

Hi Mirepoix, I really get what you are saying. It is not "harsh" and don't feel bad about expressing how you feel, above all else. All of your experiences you have had and feelings you are feeling are real and valid. I spent approximately $15,000 - $20,000 on alternative treatments before I...

Hi Beezy, While I can't recommend anything to you directly since I haven't evaluated you myself, I can offer some general advice that I would offer to anyone considering treatment for TMS with limited financial resources. If you feel you have been evaluated by a qualified physician, had serious...

Hi Enrique, While hyperacusis was the life-altering ear symptom for me, I developed tinnitus at the same time which compared to the hyperacusis, felt mild. It was never to the point that it bothered me during the day. It was only ever loud enough for me to hear when I was in a very quiet place -...

So glad to hear that IrishSceptic. It's a beautiful world when you can finally see it.

Barb, Though I'm not able to comment on your symptoms or test results not knowing your full history and not having seen you in person, I can say that if you have doubt about the etiology of your symptoms, it would be wise to see a TMS-trained physician who can review your history, test results...