Numbness and tingling in feet - significance

[BruceMC]

No one could figure out, incidently, what was wrong with the Stanford doctor when the tingling in his feet first began. But when it progressed to LBP, the osteoarthritis-spinal degeneration diagnosis was offered as an explanation. I'd say the real reasons for his TMS were his two divorces, loss of his house, alcohol and drug dependency, plus being fired from Stanford for drinking. But behind it all was his success driven over-achieving personality and perfectionism.

When I look over these observations of mine from last January 2015, it forces me - once again! - to agree emphatically with Dr John E. Sarno: the reason for the chronic pain epidemic sweeping the USA is the way the medical establishment misdiagnoses an essentially emotional condition while at the same time over-prescribing dangerously addictive pain killers. Makes me wonder whether Prince died as a result of pain meds prescribed for his "sore hip"? Still awaiting full autopsy results. But the pattern, as we know, is an all too common one with TMS patients.

 

[Steve Ozanich]

Perfect Bruce, great reminder, it does look like Glenn Frey also died from a drug related TMS problem. If we could go back in time we would probably see millions of people, famous and non famous, who were killed by the medical industry's lack of awareness, in it's desire to help. I know of several friends and acquaintances who died from unnecessary intervention.

 

[BruceMC]

I know of several friends and acquaintances who died from unnecessary intervention.

Perfect way of putting it, Steve. Sounds like you ought to write a book! Oh well, you've already done that, in fact two very good ones. I think the medical establishment given their mechanistic assumptions have contributed mightily to the ongoing problem in the Western world of opioid addiction. They just don't know what to do with PPDs and TMS except prescribe pain pills and wait for the underlying psychological coordinates in the patient's life to change of their own accord.

 

[BruceMC]

However, my reference to Prince's premature demise, when you begin to learn all of the facts, sounds like it was due to him going off his HIV+ medications and trying to do the pure spiritual-prayer-meditation approach to AIDs recommended by his Jehovah Witness friends. Bad move (if that was indeed the case). Some things modern scientific Western medicine can take care of rather well are infections and inflammation. And, of course, Dr Sarno does recommend getting a full physical to rule out structural or biological causes before going the TMS approach. In fact, I did start feeling 100% better when my blood work came back from Kaiser this February and I was at or above every approved parameters in every one of the 50 or so tests run. That not to deny that modern Western medicine is creating a lot of opioid addicts by prescribing pain killers to counteract psychologically-based conditions and symptoms.

 

[mike2014]

A report from the Dr who carried out Princes autopsy has squashed rumours that he had AIDS or HIV. But has confirmed his death was due to the addiction to Fentanyl - the same painkiller used by Michael Jackson.

 

[BruceMC]

A report from the Dr who carried out Princes autopsy has squashed rumours that he had AIDS or HIV. But has confirmed his death was due to the addiction to Fentanyl - the same painkiller used by Michael Jackson.

I did diagnose the cause of Prince's demise based on hearsay, Mike. When the facts came out, the idea that TMS could have played a role seems much more credible.

 

[fridaynotes]

I happened upon this thread because I have been suffering from the strangest tingling, slight pain and numbness in my lower arms and legs. Came out of nowhere, and keeps me up at night in dread (classic TMS stuff) so I've been reading through all the past threads on tingling and numbness and nerve pains. I know it's TMS, I'm just starting to work with it. Perhaps it's time to start back up Yoga. I'm also considering therapy because I keep beating TMS symptoms and then 6 months later they arise as something new. It's constant!

 

[momar]

I also want to mention that I feel the numbness and tingling in my legs mostly when I am sitting. When standing up, I don't feel the numbness and tingling.

Did you end up overcoming this ??

 

[momar]

Brilliant piece Steve and gives me hope. My consultant tells me I have damage and it could get worse. I'm 95% sure I have TMS but still have a slight doubt- I do have a herniated disc on the S5L1 joint. I first got sciatica when I was abot to leave my wife of 31 years due to her drinking. The sciatica went from one leg to 2 with mostly pins and needles as I got very stressed in a new relationship which I ended. I have a new partner and it does not seem to be getting any better - it goes up and down a bit. We do have a very physical relationship which sometimes helps the tingling and sometimes makes it a bit worse but can be a great affirmation. I am slowly dealing with my tension and anxiety and trying to enjoy my life more and not stress so much. Thanks for all your great posts and affirming pins and needles can go!!

did they end up resolving ??

 

[momar]

I had that same tingling. What a cool word for such a scary thing. Pins and needles is probably better. It's a conditioned response to sitting. Some people tell me they get pins when they stand only, sitting takes it away.

It's the reduction of oxygen to the nerves, by the brain, letting you know that you're out of balance. anxiety-wise. The docs told me it would never go away, but it did of course.

It will leave you when you re-balance and become happier. Happiness is the reduction of conflict, uniting the mind in peace.

SO

what was the most helpful thing you did S.O to heal this tingling personally ?

 

[ficus]

Hey All,

I've been doing TMS therapy for 4 years now. I've come a long way from pretty chronic hypochondria and all sorts of pain. My biggest challenge for the last few years has been with trying to overcome my anxiety and numbness and tingling in my feet. I've done a significant amount of journaling to try and to dig deep into my rage. I know that a lot of my rage stems from my parents and them neglecting my emotions when I was growing up. My dad was also always very strict with me and has always had a very irrational temper. I have always internalized my anger (hence my TMS symptoms). At any rate, I'd like to ask for those of you who have suffered from numbness and tingling to tell me what it signified to them. I'm just try to figure out how to uncover what the numbness and tingling might symbolize. My speculation relates to having a tough time "letting go" and moving forward (feet may represent movement and walking). This is the type of symbolism I've concluded, though I still feel numbness and tingling in my feet, and have had these sensations since I first discovered TMS. Anyway, if anyone has some insight, please let me! Thanks for listening!

-ikreim2

How did you get on with the TMS healing for the tingling feet?