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Dr. said I could start with steroid shots and see how that does. She said if that doesn't work typically they advise surgery. I have had this specific low back/leg pain for one year. I have had what I am assuming is "TMS" pain since I was 20 (now I'm 38). When I discovered Nicole Sachs and...

My MRI results shows I have a lower lumbar protruding (herniated) disc that is specifically on the right side, and the doctor says this is why I have so much pain on the right side of my back and leg. I really want to believe this is TMS but I'm struggling because it seems like the right side...

The MRI is scheduled for next week Wednesday. Thank you so much for the encouragement. It does help to be reminded that there are some people who need additional help to overcome TMS.

Thank you for this encouragement. I noticed in the educational program today it talked about being indifferent to the pain...that success is not necessarily measured by absence of pain. Every time the pain gets worse I'm so afraid it will be like this forever. So I'm working and praying to...

I am on week 3 or the Structured Educational Program. My story can be found here. My pain is getting worse, and it's gotten to the point where I can't take care of my kids. Cooking dinner feels impossible sometimes...changing diapers and chasing toddlers too. I know I'm supposed to do my normal...

I am a 38 year old woman who has been told my whole life that I should expect to live with back pain. My brother had back surgery at age 21, my mom has had intense back pain since age 40 and regularly gets spinals steroid shots. She has also had surgery. My aunts and cousins suffer from back...