Recent content by Jim D.

Yes, please do. I apologize for not doing this myself (as you suggested not long ago). Does making chocolates count as even a flimsy excuse? I thought not. Seriously, I sometimes think I shy away from talking too much about "cures." Probably a fear that the symptoms might come back if I...

In October 2021, as I was beginning preparations for making holiday chocolates for my small business, I gradually developed pain in my right hand, the hand I use most in the process of creating chocolates. It was very scary. I wrote to all on my customer list explaining that I would not be...

I will do that. Thanks for the suggestion.

I realize I neglected to report back on my "carpal tunnel" symptoms. My primary care physician immediately diagnosed my pain as probably CTS and said I should go for the nerve test that is used for confirmation. Fortunately for me, the hospital was overwhelmed with Covid cases and never called...

@sarah2254, I also thank you for sharing your story as I am now going through the "symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome" (note that I did say "through carpal tunnel syndrome" because I believe my pain is stress-caused). I have posted my situation elsewhere so will just summarize the current...

I know this thread is about long COVID, but I was struck by your mention of eczema. I also suffer from that TMS symptom. Have you posted about eczema specifically in another thread? I have found it a very stubborn condition.

Could you say more about this distinction? Dr. Sarno said "think psychological, not physical." As much as I have always questioned the grammar of that statement [can't help it, I'm a former English teacher--diagramming sentences was my nirvana], but I took it to mean, among other things, that...

@TG957, I got your book from Amazon and am almost finished. What you went through with pain and the experiences with the medical community is shocking. I don't know how you persevered--but obviously you did. I followed your lead and contacted Dr. Gietzen, who go in touch within a day or so...

Baseball65, I have insurance that pays for all these procedures (so far), but I think it is extravagant to let my fellow taxpayers (via Medicare) cover some frivolous tests. When my dermatologist was not satisfied and wanted to do yet more tests, I finally said no, that I didn't want to go...

TG957, This was very helpful information, especially about seeing a TMS doctor remotely. I'll look into that. I am basically a "believer." I overcame excruciating back pain and it has not come back. Same for tennis elbow and legitimate thumb injury that was too slow in healing. The...

A very helpful response. For years I have been learning from your blunt, tell-it-like-it-is responses here and on the TMSHelp forum. Your example of planning to work more on guitar and writing and immediately getting pain where it would matter a lot made me (almost) laugh. It's very similar...

I am a chocolatier making decorated and filled chocolates, a very mentally demanding but fulfilling job. It fits in well with my perfectionistic tendencies and my nagging desire to please people. A few weeks ago, as I was beginning plans for holiday production (last year I made about 3,000...

Thanks for those insights, very helpful and encouraging. I didn't say my fingers had curled up; I said my sister (a non-believer in TMS) said that could happen. It's hard to get suggestions that dire out of one's mind.