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    Is TMS religious

    I don't understand this comparison. TMS is a physiological phenomenon. Where there are gaps in our understanding of it, we seek to fill them in,...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    BELONGING TO SUPPORT GROUPS A NO NO?

    Simple rule of thumb... is it about commiserating or getting better.
    Post by: jazzhands, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Herniated disc - not TMS?

    What Walt said. You probably do have a herniated disc, it's just that herniated discs don't cause the pain and numbness they are typically blamed for.
    Post by: jazzhands, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: Support Subforum
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    So THAT'S why I don't want to work for a living

    Oh crud, I think I got some of this.
    Post by: jazzhands, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Report from the TMS trenches

    I hadn't even considered that. I was never open about my pain but I guess for a lot of people it is a way of saying they are unhappy.
    Post by: jazzhands, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Report from the TMS trenches

    Visiting family. I live five states away and haven't seen any of these folks in a few years, and I was a teenager back then. Now that I'm an adult...
    Thread by: jazzhands, Sep 19, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Knee replacement surgery may go poorly for people who think life is unfair

    Interesting study on postoperative success rates of knee surgery: The more a patient agreed before surgery that life seems unfair and others are...
    Thread by: jazzhands, Aug 25, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Sleep Problems need more focus

    Before my TMS was cured, I would often wake up with numbness/pain in my hands. I also woke up quite often due to untreated sleep apnea. Now that...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Here's to a pain free 2014

    Thanks Walt, Eric. That's a great way to put it. It feels good knowing about TMS, like being immunized against an epidemic. And I appreciate all...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 5, 2014 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Lebron James, TMS ?

    I was thinking about this a while back. Namely w/ Dwight Howard. For those not aware, he is the best player at his position in the NBA. He played...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Here's to a pain free 2014

    Just a short update. A few weeks ago I had an absolutely terrible day. You know, just one of those days where everything is horrible from the get...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    All the Rage Film What crazy things have you done to manage pain!?

    Oh here's a good one: I wrapped tight "compression straps" around my hand and left them there for about 30 secs to a min to "increase blood flow"...
    Post by: jazzhands, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The need for oxygen depletion

    I wonder if it does need to do something physical. In many people I believe it manifests as severe depression/anxiety/etc (of course those are not...
    Post by: jazzhands, Jun 1, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum