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Hi I am new to this forum My name is Judy & I Have been in dibilitating Pain for 4 years. It all started in my upper abdominal & spread throughout My whole ribcage & upper backI cant stand on my feet without Medication. The only relief I have is lying down My pain level is 0 lying & 10 standing or sitting. I have been through every test known to man kind & nothing shows. I was told I have Somatoform disorder if anyone out there has had or heard of this please let Me know. I need all the support I can get. I hear alot about the low back but not the ribcage upper back & upper abdominal

 

Hi Judy! Welcome to the forum! You will find lots and lots of helpful information here. Please know that EVERYONE'S TMS looks a little different so don't be distracted by the fact that you may not hear of the exact symptoms you're experiencing.

A good place to start is Dr. Sarno's books. I especially liked "Mind Body Prescription". Steve Ozanich's book, "The Great Pain Deception" is mindblowing…first because of his own compelling story…and second because of the research and information he's collected.

If that's too overwhelming, you can look up my account and look for a couple of posts that I just posted today. One is entitled, "My journey with chronic pain" and then the other post on my recent visit with Dr. Howard Schubiner.

Be encouraged. You CAN heal!

 

Hi Thanks for your reply.I cant figure this forum out I cant figure out how to reply or find my post

 

Winterhaven123, just give yourself time snooping around here. I know it can be overwhelming learning new computer/website stuff…especially when you're in chronic pain. You've already figured out how to register and post so you are well on your way!

 

ok thanks. I am slow but might be able to figure it out.

 

Thanks for your help. I still haven't heard anyone with this pattern of pain. Just hearing from people help's Thanks

 

Where would I find The Structured Program?

 

Ok thanks I will look for it.

 

Hi, Winterhaven. Matthew is giving you great advice. It's how we help each other.
You're finding your way around the forums fine. Do start the SEProgram. It is one of
the best ways to learn how to heal. Any questions, just ask. We're all here for you.

 

Hi Thanks I do See where is is taking Me but cant figure out how I do the Program

 

Hello, from one Judy to another. You just described my pain exactly, but mine is the more typical lower back and neck. You've come to the right place. There is so much help available here. I only have Dr Sarno's Healing Back Pain and Dr Schubiner's book at this time.

Here is a link to the SEP program. http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/Educational_Program_Day_1 The days are listed halfway down the home page. You'll want to start with day 0. All you need is a pencil and paper (I use a notebook) and the willingness to listen to your body when it tells you what to write about. Your stressors can be past or current.

Come back here as often as you like. Someone will be available to help you.

 

Hi Judy thanks for contacting Me. Is your pain so severe you cant stand on your feet? & your entire body is on fire? Do you take Gabapentin? Are you in severe depression along with the pain?

 

Welcome Judy!!

I think there is a very good chance that you have come to the right place and will get better working a TMS recovery program.

I understand that you are concerned that your abdominal pain is different than back pain or some of the other conditions you've seen here or in Dr. Sarno's books. That is natural and I would feel the same way. It helps to see someone who has a problem similar to yours and got better.

All I can say is, I have seen and had some very strange symptoms over the years that have all been TMS. The most important thing is that you become convinced that your current symptoms are TMS. Once you've made up your mind, you can get better better!!

Best of luck to you, Judy! We'll be around if you want to ask more questions.

 

Hi thanks for reading my post. I do believe this is TMS when I am on Medication when I get up in the Morning & stand on my feet after 15 to 20 minutes the pain brings Me to the floor & this is when My mind gets confused & think nothing could be this painful the severe burning takes over My entire body, I would like to hear from someone that has heard of this & appreciate everyone who contacts Me Thank You!!

 

Judy, My pain is pretty much under control. I have a band of pain across my lower back that I can tell to leave - I know where it's coming from. In the past, before I discovered Dr Sarno and TMS and started my journey to healing, I had the pain you are describing, but only from just below the waist down. I had been diagnosed years ago with fibromyalgia and then in 2010 with neurothapy. I was on Lyrica, which is similar in some ways to Gabapentin. I gave it up after reading one of Dr Sarno's books and don't plan on going back to it. No, I do not have severe depression - mild at some times, but I think it's just a side effect of being alone after having many children and, of course, a husband - once upon a time. The kind of pain your are in has to be depressing. Are you able to work? Do you get out and enjoy the sunshine when it's available?

Did you find the SEP and do Day 0 and day 1? I am only through Day 9, but I do a lot of writing on my own as things come up that need to be dealt with. Have you read any of Dr Sarno's, Dr Hanscom's or Dr Schubiner's books? All three have been a lot of help. There are many more, but I think it's important to choose at least one and use the information contained in it. Dr Sarno has a CD of Healing Back Pain, but I don't know about his other books. Amazon is a good source. Dr Schubiner's book comes with a mediation tape, too.