I have been a member of this forum for quite some time. Most of my posts have focused on the physical aspects of functioning. This has been for two reasons. First, it was most important to me that I get my physical functioning back. Second, I just did not feel I could call myself down, and therefore I felt it was pointless to go down the emotional processing route. I am in a state now where I am starting to be more accepting. When all else fails, just accept. It’s hard to do, since I feel that there are stressors that caused me to get worked up, even though I don’t want them to. This being said, I have found it helpful at times to push through TMS manifestations. I spoke with a TMS doctor, and he said to me, FA body parts starts, hurting, rest it for a day or two. After that, those that are successful in the TMS approach will start using the body body part rigorously with the understanding that everything is fine, in order to show the nervous system that there’s nothing wrong. This technique works well, but only if I am certain that it will work well.
So, in short, this is sort of along the lines of one of those is it TMS posts. And frankly, I know that I need to get away from these types of posts, because wondering if something is TMS or not stressful in itself.
this is the situation situation, however. My manifestation of TMS is both fibromyalgia and MECFS. I am very weak, to the point that I am in a nursing home in middle-age. And someways, I can actually function. My arm strength is adequate. I can do dumbbell curls with a little bit of weight, and do a set of 10. My hands are very weak, though. I’m not sure what degree this weakness is due to TMS and into what degree it’s due to deconditioning. Right now, aside from the present issue, it seems like my stress induced symptoms are not very bad, so I’m thinking that the weakness I’m experiencing might be in fact due to deconditioning. To give you an idea how weak my hands are, I had to rest for about an hour after showering today before eating lunch. It’s very difficult to squeeze a tube of toothpaste to brush my teeth. I’ll use a tool to push down on the lid of cream to dispense it, as my thumb doesn’t have much strength to do this. I can only write a few words at a time. anyway, the issue that I have is not being mentioned just as one of hundreds of other issues I get with TMS. I mentioning this because it seems to represent an entire class of problems that I get occasionally. If I can tell myself that it’s safe to push through such thing, I will. and then maybe this won’t be such a problem. So, on occasion, I will use a muscle to appoint a very high exertion, often without realizing how high the exertion is going to be before the action. In such situations, I have not fully engaged musculature to the extent that I otherwise would. To clarify what I am saying, this afternoon, I was sitting in a steel chair. I moved the chair with my left hand, thinking the chair was far lighter than it actually was. The chair moved, but instantly it felt as if I was lifting an absolutely tremendous amount of weight with my arm. it became painful, a little tight, there was a little bit of tingling, but most of all it’s just completely drained. It feels drained in the way that ones arm would feel if they were to go to the gym, and massively work the arm. I know perfectly well, but I did not injured my arm. This is beyond question. My question is, and I don’t know if any of you have ever had TMS presenting as mine is with me, I really have significantly worn my arm out. It was my plan to do some light arm exercise later today, but now I’m thinking I might just let it rest for a day or two, at which point I know it will calm down. oh, this is not a tragedy. I will be seriously curtailing use of the arm for a day or two, and then everything should normalize. The issue, is that I feel that I’m giving into TMS potentially. I feel that my arm might not actually be as devoid of strength as it feels it is, and maybe I should just go ahead with the exercise this afternoon. What are your thoughts on this ?
to reiterate, I’m certainly trying to be more focused on the emotional aspects of my situation. I’m really trying to accept where I am in life, and to be grateful. When I read these suggestions, initially, they sounded as if they would potentially be nice, but ultimately not have much of an effect and healing TMS. I realize now that these two actions are probably more important than anything else in the condition. Being worked up all the time does my system no good at all. Thanks as always
So, in short, this is sort of along the lines of one of those is it TMS posts. And frankly, I know that I need to get away from these types of posts, because wondering if something is TMS or not stressful in itself.
this is the situation situation, however. My manifestation of TMS is both fibromyalgia and MECFS. I am very weak, to the point that I am in a nursing home in middle-age. And someways, I can actually function. My arm strength is adequate. I can do dumbbell curls with a little bit of weight, and do a set of 10. My hands are very weak, though. I’m not sure what degree this weakness is due to TMS and into what degree it’s due to deconditioning. Right now, aside from the present issue, it seems like my stress induced symptoms are not very bad, so I’m thinking that the weakness I’m experiencing might be in fact due to deconditioning. To give you an idea how weak my hands are, I had to rest for about an hour after showering today before eating lunch. It’s very difficult to squeeze a tube of toothpaste to brush my teeth. I’ll use a tool to push down on the lid of cream to dispense it, as my thumb doesn’t have much strength to do this. I can only write a few words at a time. anyway, the issue that I have is not being mentioned just as one of hundreds of other issues I get with TMS. I mentioning this because it seems to represent an entire class of problems that I get occasionally. If I can tell myself that it’s safe to push through such thing, I will. and then maybe this won’t be such a problem. So, on occasion, I will use a muscle to appoint a very high exertion, often without realizing how high the exertion is going to be before the action. In such situations, I have not fully engaged musculature to the extent that I otherwise would. To clarify what I am saying, this afternoon, I was sitting in a steel chair. I moved the chair with my left hand, thinking the chair was far lighter than it actually was. The chair moved, but instantly it felt as if I was lifting an absolutely tremendous amount of weight with my arm. it became painful, a little tight, there was a little bit of tingling, but most of all it’s just completely drained. It feels drained in the way that ones arm would feel if they were to go to the gym, and massively work the arm. I know perfectly well, but I did not injured my arm. This is beyond question. My question is, and I don’t know if any of you have ever had TMS presenting as mine is with me, I really have significantly worn my arm out. It was my plan to do some light arm exercise later today, but now I’m thinking I might just let it rest for a day or two, at which point I know it will calm down. oh, this is not a tragedy. I will be seriously curtailing use of the arm for a day or two, and then everything should normalize. The issue, is that I feel that I’m giving into TMS potentially. I feel that my arm might not actually be as devoid of strength as it feels it is, and maybe I should just go ahead with the exercise this afternoon. What are your thoughts on this ?
to reiterate, I’m certainly trying to be more focused on the emotional aspects of my situation. I’m really trying to accept where I am in life, and to be grateful. When I read these suggestions, initially, they sounded as if they would potentially be nice, but ultimately not have much of an effect and healing TMS. I realize now that these two actions are probably more important than anything else in the condition. Being worked up all the time does my system no good at all. Thanks as always
