Recent content by LarryB

Sorry for not getting back sooner. It's been nearly three years since I saw Dr. Rashbaum for my "severe spinal stenosis." He immediately diagnosed me with TMS. I would say I have experienced an 80% reduction in pain since then, and don't feel nearly as limited in my ability to move around. I...

I'm very encouraged that meditation can be effective. This is good motivation to continue. I have read that some people experience a certain emotional catharsis through meditation. The idea is that our minds can store painful repressed emotions that are expressed as physical pain in TMS...

Thanks so much to both of you for the suggestions. I was diagnosed with TMS nearly two months ago (after being in pain for three years) and have resumed walking, despite intense back pain. I am finding that meditation does help. I've been working through a book called "The presence Process," but...

I've been practicing mindfulness meditation as part of my recovery process. Can anyone recommend any meditation groups or teachers in Manhattan that might be helpful?

Gail, I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. I think the key thing is your recognition that we have to do the work ourselves. The lectures are only a prelude. I too felt my visits were a bit rushed. However, the reality there is only so much he can say in a few 25 minute sessions. Most of...

Gail, I'm supposed to call him in two months if I'm still having significant systems. Then he would probably refer me to a psychologist.

Gail, I had my fourth visit yesterday. Dr. Rashbaum gave me a "diploma," actually a study guide that I need to follow for the next two months. Now the hard work begins; writing and meditation. I would love to hear how your next visit goes.

Gail, I had my third visit on Friday. He presented the psychology of TMS. I concluded that I was a good candidate for TMS based as a result of my upbringing and personality. I believe I have had a series of pain syndromes and other seemingly physical problems that were probably of psychosomatic...

Thanks Jan. I think this forum and the success stories are invaluable. It is one thing to read stories in a book, and quite another to interact with people who are actually healing using the techniques developed by Dr. Sarno and others.

Hi. This is my first post. I have seen Dr. Rashbaum twice. I had been diagnosed with "severe spinal stenosis," and have difficulty walking or standing, with pain on my left side. At my first visit he pointed out that my pain pattern was inconsistent with my neurologist's diagnosis. He told me I...