Hi All 
Here's my story -- I'll try to keep it brief:
I'm 31 years old. Never had any major physical injuries or issues before. I was healthy and active, exercising vigorously (biking 2 hours+) every day.
Late April (this year) I had an incident in the gym (using leg extension machine) where I "injured" my knees. Diagnosed with 'PFPS'. Did PT religiously for 3 months but wasn't getting better. Physio wasn't familiar with TMS but mentioned that it was likely more of a 'mind issue' at this point... I did some research and found Sarno, and started reading all the books.
Late July I "injured" my lower back (lifting heavy object without bending knees), and as I started focusing (and obsessing) on the back pain the knee pain "magically" disappeared. At this point I was %90 certain it was TMS. After suffering from the back pain (often severe and intense) for 2 months, I saw Dr. Ira Rashbaum in NYC (TMS Doctor / Sarno protege) who confirmed the TMS diagnosis (with enormous confidence and certainty). Back pain "magically" and instantaneously disappeared on my subway ride home, and has basically been gone since.
I thought that was the end of my troubles and I got back to doing vigorous exercise etc. but since that time I've had a variety of TMS symptoms attacking nearly every part of my body. Lately I'm having intense burning and painful sensations in both my Achilles. I know it's TMS, I try to ignore it, 'think psychological' and just go about my life but it's still driving me crazy. I need some help / support / encouragement here... will I ever beat this thing for good??
P.S. I fit the TMS personality to the tee. Perfectionist, goodist, highly sensitive with a history of depression and anxiety (often severe, including occasional panic attacks)... any help would be appreciated... thanks
Here's my story -- I'll try to keep it brief:I'm 31 years old. Never had any major physical injuries or issues before. I was healthy and active, exercising vigorously (biking 2 hours+) every day.
Late April (this year) I had an incident in the gym (using leg extension machine) where I "injured" my knees. Diagnosed with 'PFPS'. Did PT religiously for 3 months but wasn't getting better. Physio wasn't familiar with TMS but mentioned that it was likely more of a 'mind issue' at this point... I did some research and found Sarno, and started reading all the books.
Late July I "injured" my lower back (lifting heavy object without bending knees), and as I started focusing (and obsessing) on the back pain the knee pain "magically" disappeared. At this point I was %90 certain it was TMS. After suffering from the back pain (often severe and intense) for 2 months, I saw Dr. Ira Rashbaum in NYC (TMS Doctor / Sarno protege) who confirmed the TMS diagnosis (with enormous confidence and certainty). Back pain "magically" and instantaneously disappeared on my subway ride home, and has basically been gone since.
I thought that was the end of my troubles and I got back to doing vigorous exercise etc. but since that time I've had a variety of TMS symptoms attacking nearly every part of my body. Lately I'm having intense burning and painful sensations in both my Achilles. I know it's TMS, I try to ignore it, 'think psychological' and just go about my life but it's still driving me crazy. I need some help / support / encouragement here... will I ever beat this thing for good??
P.S. I fit the TMS personality to the tee. Perfectionist, goodist, highly sensitive with a history of depression and anxiety (often severe, including occasional panic attacks)... any help would be appreciated... thanks
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