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Hi again! Question for people who are fighting or have overcome pain from piriformis. A brief background of my story is that I've been fighting constant right leg pain for about 15 months. At first, feared it could be a disease (in fact, I think that is what might have caused the pain), but...

I find your story very inspiring! Thanks for writing. I'm considering taking an aerobics class too. For some reason my pain only comes while walking...not exercising. I think that will re-enforce the TMS diagnosis...my body is strong!

Hi everyone. Still working on this pain/TMS. I have recently read that many people (including Pandamonium and Forest--I believe) have said that when they felt pain when walking...they just pushed through and eventually the pain went away. I have had pain in my leg/knee area for over a year...

Thank you so much, Nowtimecoach! What helped you the most?

Did you skype with your therapist or see them in person?

Thank you UkAdR. I appreciate it! I need to find that hope again!

Walt, Thanks so much. This is a particularly rough day. I feel so alone. My pain was light this morning, but hit like a BANG this afternoon. I try hard not to let my kids or husband see...I don't think they deserve to be around such fear and sadness. I also don't want to get the...

Beanutters, I am so glad to hear this! I would read this post over and over if you have any more challenging days ahead...it will remind you of why you think this is TMS. I have had a good day here and there, but unfortunately didn't write about it...so I try to go off memory! And yes...

Colly, Thank you. Yes you said it perfectly...a viscous circle of tension. I am also trying to stop taking Xanax which is making it more challenging. I hope your sister is doing well, and I appreciate the encouragement!

Hi! I have been thinking about asking this for awhile now, but it sounds kind of coo-coo. So, I will apologize up front...a few questions: 1. I notice that when my leg is hurting, there are times when I can wiggle my toes and I feel the pain lighten considerably. It will not go fully...