New Program Why can’t I get it this time around. I have to go back to work.

[backpainwarrior]

Firefighting is my job. We use our backs for everything. This time I had a lifting onset of TMS. Had to get evaluated though because it is workman’s comp. I’m 7 weeks in been doing all the work. Journal speaking etc. and I’m in severe pain. I have to get back to work or I have to retake medic school. This may be the reason for the pain staying, because I have a deadline and I’m highly stressed with a new baby and rigorous training. CT scan showed big disc bulge touching a nerve. But after 7 weeks I feel like this is probably TMS. I don’t know I could really use some support guys. Im not doing good.

 

[JanAtheCPA]

@backpainwarrior, since you mention JS, if you like Nicole Sachs, you might benefit from her online support group. The highest tier (with the most personal attention and the most access to Nicole) is still dirt cheap at $99 per month and my understanding is that there's no minimum time and no obligation. She is so good at getting right to the heart of things and reminding us of what matters vs what doesn't. If you've had success in the past, it could be the extra nudge you need to get through this current crisis.

 

[Bonnard]

Firefighting is my job. We use our backs for everything. This time I had a lifting onset of TMS. Had to get evaluated though because it is workman’s comp. I’m 7 weeks in been doing all the work. Journal speaking etc. and I’m in severe pain. I have to get back to work or I have to retake medic school. This may be the reason for the pain staying, because I have a deadline and I’m highly stressed with a new baby and rigorous training. CT scan showed big disc bulge touching a nerve. But after 7 weeks I feel like this is probably TMS. I don’t know I could really use some support guys. Im not doing good.

Yes, that sounds like a classic set-up for TMS. Our primitive brains are trying to protect us, and what a way to distract you by hitting you so close--back pain when your back is essential to your livelihood!
Add on responsibilities, like a new child--which is a majorly stressful thing by itself. And, the new deadline.

Also, the workmen's comp. part can be difficult and potentially counter-productive to your getting better. You have to go through the rounds of doctors and tests, and you have to report back on what's going on with you. It's a weird disconnect when you know it's TMS and co-workers, bosses, doctors, family members, etc. (are always checking on how you're doing with whatever diagnosis you got.

I went through this when I was a waiter and took time off work because of my TMS back problems. It was my 2nd job so there was a bit of freedom there (I was still working.) What worked was diving into the TMS stuff--at that time, talking to my brain, reading Sarno and following the suggestions in his books.

Signing up for Nicole Sachs online support group could be additionally helpful because you're making a commitment (financially and time-wise), which could help in telling your brain what's really going on.

 

[backpainwarrior]

Yes, that sounds like a classic set-up for TMS. Our primitive brains are trying to protect us, and what a way to distract you by hitting you so close--back pain when your back is essential to your livelihood!
Add on responsibilities, like a new child--which is a majorly stressful thing by itself. And, the new deadline.

Also, the workmen's comp. part can be difficult and potentially counter-productive to your getting better. You have to go through the rounds of doctors and tests, and you have to report back on what's going on with you. It's a weird disconnect when you know it's TMS and co-workers, bosses, doctors, family members, etc. (are always checking on how you're doing with whatever diagnosis you got.

I went through this when I was a waiter and took time off work because of my TMS back problems. It was my 2nd job so there was a bit of freedom there (I was still working.) What worked was diving into the TMS stuff--at that time, talking to my brain, reading Sarno and following the suggestions in his books.

Signing up for Nicole Sachs online support group could be additionally helpful because you're making a commitment (financially and time-wise), which could help in telling your brain what's really going on.

thanks so much for the reply. I think I’ll try it, I’ve been reading Nicole’s books. I’ve got an appointment next week with Dr stracks PA to hopefully get the TMS diagnosis so I can fully dive in deep and stop using traditional medicine. Thanks so much.

 

[backpainwarrior]

@backpainwarrior, since you mention JS, if you like Nicole Sachs, you might benefit from her online support group. The highest tier (with the most personal attention and the most access to Nicole) is still dirt cheap at $99 per month and my understanding is that there's no minimum time and no obligation. She is so good at getting right to the heart of things and reminding us of what matters vs what doesn't. If you've had success in the past, it could be the extra nudge you need to get through this current crisis.

Thanks for the reply, now there’s two people suggesting this, I think I’ll listen. That is very inexpensive.

 

[Bonnard]

thanks so much for the reply. I think I’ll try it, I’ve been reading Nicole’s books. I’ve got an appointment next week with Dr stracks PA to hopefully get the TMS diagnosis so I can fully dive in deep and stop using traditional medicine. Thanks so much.

I think seeing this doctor could be really helpful--hearing from a medical professional that what you have is TMS.

And, Wow, thanks--I hadn't heard of Dr. Stracks. I just looked him up and read his story on his blog:
https://www.johnstracksmd.com/blog/dr-stracks-story (Dr. Stracks' Story — Dr. John Stracks)

What a cool, amazing story?! (on the longer side, but worth the read).
His story seems too good to be true--like a fiction short-story. He found Dr. Sarno through a friend in his 20's when he was essentially in a social work position. Did the Sarno lecture and everything. Several years later, and symptom-free, he enters medical school knowing all about TMS. That's such a gift for him, and for us. His entire practice is about the mind-body connection.

 

[JanAtheCPA]

I'm surprised you hadn't heard of Dr Stracks, B - although since he's one of the few well-known TMS docs who doesn't have a book or workbook, I guess I maybe that's not so surprising. But he's certainly been around for a while. Just out of curiosity I put his name into Amazon's search box and the only thing that came up is that he wrote the forward for Nicole's new book. And he does have a really good back story about his own TMS journey before he became an MD.