Recent content by JRF

Yes. The pain will worsen in one area and sometimes lessen in another. Or, it will worsen in several areas at once, especially if I’m thinking about them or am having a bad moment. After all the years I’ve experienced different kinds of TMS, I’m always surprised when this happens. It is...

My treatment is slow, but I do see pain patterns emerging. There are some days my pain is somewhat diminished until a little later in the day. The afternoons are always worse, as well as when I have additional stress. Sometimes, when I have increased anxiety, the pain diminishes as well...

The most disheartening thing a doctor has told me is that they cannot find anything wrong with me. After dozens of negative tests, I knew the problem and solution all too well: mindbody issues all over again. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but after the colitis inflammation was gone, I...