Recent content by Howard Schubiner MD

I can see why you’re confused. In general, people with TMS do not have a pathological or structural problem in the body. A network of neural pathways in the brain is the cause of the TMS symptoms, whether the symptoms are pain, anxiety, fatigue, or depression. These neural pathways can cause...

As with any medical symptom, it is important to assess for a structural problem first. There are several disorders that directly affect muscles, such as muscular dystrophy, polymyositis (a rheumatologic condition), and medication-induced muscle disorders. These disorders are easily ruled out...