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Three doctors (none of them back surgeons....haven't gotten to that stage yet) have told me that based on the herniated disc shown in my MRI, surgery would likely be necessary at some point in the future to relieve my sciatica/lower back pain. I’ve seen the MRI and the herniated disc is quite...

Ellen, Thank you so much for your response and referral to the discussion with Steve Conenna. My jaw literally dropped when I was listening to not only the description of his symptoms, but also his overall experience and thoughts on possible emotional triggers. It pretty much exactly matches...

I've read most of Dr. Sarno's books and have even seen a TMS doctor twice. She believes I have TMS, but I'm still having trouble accepting that diagnosis. I've had lower back and sciatica pain for a year now. It originated on my left side and transitioned over to my right side about 5 months...

Hello all. This is my first time in this forum and I'm searching for some advice. I feel rather hopeless at the moment. My lower back pain began one year ago on my left side, running down my left leg (sciatica?). It became difficult to sleep on my left side and sitting for long periods...