Recent content by heidicat27

I think you're totally correct! I've actually gotten to the point where I'm afraid to start up my favorite activities like running and backpacking because I know the TMS will come back. And even though I know there's nothing structurally wrong with me during these episodes, it turns what is...

So I didn't go for my intended run outside (it was 90 degrees out), but I went to my gym early and ran 2 miles on the treadmill in 16 minutes. Then I took a cross training class and then a Krav Maga class. I went through it ALL with no issues. I'm laying here in bed with some tightness in my...

I haven't been here in a while. I previously had sciatic, back pain, piriformis syndrome, etc and struggled with it for years. It finally went away last year and the shoulder started acting up. Well, that finally resolved and I've been doing really well for the last 4 months. Until Sunday. I'm...

Hello! It's been a while since I've really struggled with TMS. I've been dealing with lower back pain/sciatica/piriformis syndrome on and off for a few years, but I've been doing very well until recently. Now I think it has moved to my shoulder, but I'm not sure! Here's the story: I was doing...

Writing out a list of hobbies seems like a healthy exercise. Here we go: skiing hiking martial arts: Krav maga and Muy Thai (I started these activities a year ago and they've done wonders for my stress/rage as well as my self-confidence and physical/mental health) working out -- cross training...

@NicoleB34 I definitely understand where you're coming from. I'm experiencing the same thing! I get lower back pain/ piriformis syndrome/ sciatica that comes and goes. I know it's TMS because it changes sides! I was pain-free for the first time in a long time when my live-in boyfriend went out...

@Pietro Carloni Wow, it's kind of reassuring to know that I'm not the only one experiencing this! For me, I'm realizing that I feel 'safe' at the gym I've been going to. The instructors are all super motivating and supportive. When the weekend comes around or I can't go to the gym for a few...

This is so, so helpful! I've had a relapse and have been just misplacing the blame. Rather than it being a structural program, I've been blaming a stressful workweek and a tumultuous relationship. No wonder the pain has been sticking around!! When you get TMS symptoms, do you ever take ibuprofen...

Thanks for the replies! I didn't go for a run, but I went to bed early, tried to relax and work through some serious stress I've been dealing with, and I'm feeling a lot better today. Hopefully, it's all up hill from here! Maybe I'll run today, but if not, I'll at least do a short work out. It's...

I'm relapsing with this TMS and it's so unbelievably frustrating. I've got left glute, lower back, and sciatica type pain. I'm so frustrated that I want to run through it. I just want to say "Ef it" and go for a job like usual. My question: is this the right thing to do? I'm afraid I'll make...

Hi there! I've been dealing with back/hip pain for 2 years and I know it's gotta be stress related. I know I need to address my built up emotions, anger, etc., but that's easier said than done. I guess I'm afraid of what I'll write... I've heard that keeping a journal could help. I'm just...