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    Does anyone here have 'Benign Fasciculation Syndrome'

    @hellokittylover22 - you will be just fine. At my worst, i couldn’t go 2 seconds without a twitch in my legs. I twitched all over, but the legs...
    Post by: michaelg21, Jan 22, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Arthritis TMS or not?

    I’m firmly on board with the notion that all pain experiences are heavily influenced by our beliefs and emotions. However, in the case of...
    Post by: michaelg21, Aug 7, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New here and looking for answers

    Just my experience, but I had constant, terrible pelvic pain for about a month. Completely went away when I stopped worrying about it. Something...
    Post by: michaelg21, Mar 13, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Is ALS a TMS issue?

    No. It is a neurodegenerative disease, sadly with a very poor prognosis. It leads to the nerves being unable to innervate muscles, which causes...
    Post by: michaelg21, Mar 8, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Unsuccessful Stories

    As counterintuitive as it may seem, "giving up" on healing may be a step in the right direction for you. I don't know your personal circumstances,...
    Post by: michaelg21, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Need reassurance and advice for RSI/TMS recovery

    Hi! Just wanted to reply as I went through a 3-4 month spell of RSI (with having had previous episodes a year or two prior but only lasting a few...
    Post by: michaelg21, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Unsuccessful Stories

    A very simplified take from me here, but look at the emotional reaction you have to this situation and your pain in general. You are completely...
    Post by: michaelg21, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    The long journey......"No Guarantees" & New Rage(?)

    Very interesting topic. Acceptance of the uncertainty that I may or may not ever get over my physical symptoms was critical for me, and something...
    Post by: michaelg21, Feb 27, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Can tension/ Spasms be part of TMS?

    All I can tell you is that whenever I have been going through a pain episode, I feel spasms and tension in those areas also. When I had pain in my...
    Post by: michaelg21, Feb 23, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Does anyone here have 'Benign Fasciculation Syndrome'

    I fell down the benign fasiculation syndrome rabbit hole. My legs twitched 24/7 for 9-10 months or so (when I say 24/7, I mean they literally...
    Post by: michaelg21, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    I can play songs on piano correctly until I try to record myself, then I make multiple errors. TMS?

    I would say it’s simply performance anxiety. I’ve played a guitar for at least 30 minutes, almost every single day, for 15 years (I’m now 25)....
    Post by: michaelg21, Jan 28, 2023 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Starting to consider myself a success - twitching, back pain, pelvic pain, RSI

    Hi all, Apologies in advance for the length. I have occasionally frequented this forum, particularly when I was at my worst. I don't know if this...
    Thread by: michaelg21, Jan 9, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Success Stories Subforum
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    Is medication forever?

    I have experienced, and sometimes continue to experience phases of sensory motor OCD and health OCD. Trying to “deal with” or refute thoughts...
    Post by: michaelg21, Dec 26, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Visual Snow

    I’ve had tinnitus for years because of playing in bands, and hardly ever notice it nowadays. Im talking a couple times a year I might notice it,...
    Post by: michaelg21, Dec 26, 2022 in forum: General Discussion Subforum