Recent content by lauren4235

You are so right about not putting time limits on the healing, but I find it so hard not to evaluate how I feel each morning and sort of "rate" my pain on my mental scale. I guess you just have to focus on the progress you have made and on what you CAN do that you couldn't do before. I started...

Just wanted to let you know that I did try going for a brisk walk and it did help! Thank you for the advice and giving me the courage to try! I have walked twice and actually did start to get relief from the calf pain. Yesterday I also got on the stationary bike and it went okay too. Still...

I agree that you have to start with baby steps, but you should start now if you aren't having too much pain. I think getting back into the exercise routine sends a signal to your brain and body that "OK, things are starting to get back to normal now!! I'm really okay!" I just finally tried to...

It does seem to take a while for the thoughts to sink in subconsciously. Wonderful that you could get by without any pain meds! It is hard to give up things that previously have given us comfort (pain meds, heating pads, special shoes, special pillows) but that is what it says to do in Dr...

Just wanted to let you know that we have family friends with a college-age daughter that was having problems with stress and anxiety and had very similar symptoms. It started with weakness in her legs, she really couldn't walk much at all. Then it did move on to her vision. I think she was...

I am not as far along as you in my program (only finishing up my first week) but I can definitely say there have been changes in my relationships. I finally am noticing what a "doormat" I have become. I remember my Dad asking me several years ago (in a disgusted voice) "When did you become...

No, opposite sides. It is my left calf/foot and my right shoulder. No, I am embarrassed to admit that I haven't tried to jog or even walk briskly yet (it's been over 4 weeks). I know Dr. Sarno says that you can't be afraid of your normal physical activity, but I am unusually wimpy ;-) But...

I like the idea of telling it to "take a flying leap"!! I have been trying to "talk" to my subconscious and when I get angry or upset about something I just say to myself, "I know I am angry about this, but this has nothing to do with my back (or my leg, or my foot ...) It seemed strange to...

This is interesting. I really do believe that the pain can move around, but I'm not sure how you convince your brain to work on the NEW area? I have been doing Dr. Sarno's daily reminders and the back/sciatica pain has not come back, but I haven't had much change in the foot numbness or calf...

Thank you. Yes, you are so right about family. They mean well and they don't want you to be in pain so they try to insist on MRI's, more treatments, different doctors, etc. I have found myself lying about the pain lately, which isn't good either, but I really want to give this method a shot...

Thanks for letting me know about your experience. I was really trying to convince myself that it is part of the TMS, but it is so nice to hear confirmation from someone else!

Yes, this forum has already been a huge blessing and I just found it a few days ago! How nice to find support and understanding when doctors (and well- meaning friends/family members!) can be so skeptical.

I just finished Day 1 and Day 2 this morning. I have had back/sciatica off and on since my early 20's (now in my mid 40's) I had my worst episode ever 4 weeks ago today. 3 weeks ago today I read my first John Sarno book. I started to get some relief immediately, but still have some pain...