Recent content by Dee

Hello: I'm back in the TMS forums after about a five-year break. I managed to conquer chronic back, knee and shoulder pain with the help of Sarno's techniques. But now I'm suffering from stomach issues - bloating, inflammation, gas, discomfort, rumbling, etc. I call my stomach "the alien"...

I'm so glad I posted this two years ago and that it's helping people identify another symptom of TMS that we might not recognize as symptoms. The brain is a very powerful thing! Best of luck to you Seanpat! And thanks for replying to this thread! That made my day!

Hi Beach Girl: This is an interesting question. I have done more than one type of journaling that has been effective in helping me deal with TMS. When I first started the program, I did a "stream of consciousness" type of journaling. I would just sit down for 5 or 10 minutes with a notebook...

I have worn contacts for more than 20 years. (I'm 36.) About three years ago, I started having many issues with my contacts. It got to the point where I stopped wearing them and only wore my glasses for nearly a year and a half. I tried every sort of contacts available - even hard contacts...

Hi there: Just want to let you know that you are not alone and to not give up. I have had pain issues similar to yours, and I would say I am 95% cured. But I also have run into flare-ups when stressors have entered the picture. I had excruciating knee pain that came seemingly out of nowhere...

One more thing. In the past my physical therapist had told me that I couldn't take yoga because I would use the wrong muscles, hurt my back, etc. So I had a serious fear of yoga. But in taking all of these different classes, I have found that the back or shoulder pain may come back for a little...

I am in a very similar situation. About three months ago, I also said "F it" and went back to very challenging physical activity. This includes Spin, Zumba and yoga. I also have felt great and am getting stronger. I agree that yoga has been the most challenging and the activity that has kept me...

Susan: I am so glad that helped you! I still use it on a weekly basis or when I start to feel overwhelmed, etc. It's amazing what you can uncover with that simple exercise :)

Hi Ruth: I have essentially gotten past my knee, shoulder and back pain over the course of the past several months. But about two months ago, I developed a pain in my left ankle. It only seemed to bother me when I was running or in Spin class and when I got up in the mornings. I have been seeing...

I have been in your same situation for 10 years, but things have changed in the past few months. I travel overseas quite a bit and I would dread plane rides because my back would kill me the entire time. I would also dread long car rides because of pain. I also have a desk job and sitting all...

Thanks, everyone! I have now been taking Spin classes for about a month and I feel great - just out of shape :) I am meeting with a yoga consultant tomorrow to find out what type of yoga is best for me. We have a great yoga center down the block from us. I told the consultant I'm looking for a...

Hello: I'm new to posting on the forum, but have been reading it for a few weeks now. I have found it incredibly helpful, so thank you to everyone who contributes. I wanted to write because I read Sarno's books back in February. I am 36 years old and have suffered from chronic back pain...