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    Almost 2 years of trying to resolve intense sciatic pain using TMS

    I think that the use of the words of Dr Hanscom: 'Probably' -- responsible for the pain -- hasn't helped, assuming that he used that word. From...
    Post by: Barkis, Aug 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Oesophagus Spasms, Dysphagia, Help!

    What you describe is a very common manifestation of anxiety and therefore TMS. I have endured these symptoms and many other GI related stuff and...
    Post by: Barkis, Aug 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM in forum: Support Subforum
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    Help me ideate on a business to help people with TMS!

    I've tried without success to convince many people that TMS is incredibly real, and I've even explained my own situation (which must have without...
    Post by: Barkis, Jul 30, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Almost 2 years of trying to resolve intense sciatic pain using TMS

    I have stubborn left sided symptoms which include lower back pain, leg pain, abdominal tension, si joint pain and digestive issues. But, If it's...
    Post by: Barkis, Jul 28, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    hi anyone from the UK here?

    I'm UK based.
    Post by: Barkis, Mar 10, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Tension and pain in arms.

    Thank you. you are totally correct in that I have health anxiety and therefore existential issues. I've had so much therapy but it has never...
    Post by: Barkis, Mar 3, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Hypochondria, doubt, many symptoms

    I also have so called somatic symptom disorder and diagnosed with health anxiety. I am hyper aware and have, over a very long period of time,...
    Post by: Barkis, Feb 28, 2025 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Tension and pain in arms.

    I know I have TMS but I'm out of ideas - anyone offer words of wisdom? My shoulder are always jacked up and of course it's now an unconscious...
    Thread by: Barkis, Feb 28, 2025, 4 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Program Chronic Headache Story

    I just want to say that I had chronic tension headaches (along with many other symptoms including the dreadful derealisation) for well over 30...
    Post by: Barkis, Sep 15, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Ruling out the physical

    Thank you for this considered reply - it is really helpful. I have therefore made a fresh start with my mind because the level of stress and...
    Post by: Barkis, Jul 16, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Ruling out the physical

    There is a lot of stress because of pain and symptoms. In the past I healed by essentially letting go of my thoughts and fear around the pain but...
    Post by: Barkis, Jul 15, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Ruling out the physical

    I have awful symptoms and they are widespread. I've previously healed from many other long terms symptoms but the last two years have been the...
    Thread by: Barkis, Jul 14, 2024, 6 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Atypical Odontalgia / Atypical Facial Pain / Trigeminal Neuralgia

    I had a diagnosis of atypical toothache several years ago . Mine started literally as one symptom ended and it started suddenly with a truly...
    Post by: Barkis, Jun 28, 2024 in forum: General Discussion Subforum