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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    I haven't been here in ages, but like Pingman got an email notification. I am a lot better, but still have some issues. I have extreme exercise...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Jul 25, 2015 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pingman, Very happy to hear that you are better. Interestingly I also took time away from the forum, and have tried to think positively- also...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    I feel like things are more manageable now but twitching, cramps, and tremors are still there but to a lesser degree. Slowing down and decreasing...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    North Star, Very interesting. How long did it take for your symptoms to subside? I absolutely agree that the shaking is really annoying. And the...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 28, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pingman, That's great news. Pretty much what my neuro said about the EMG- he wouldn't normally have sent me but he felt that the piece of mind I...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 28, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Chuck, Very interesting. I definitely see some psychosomatic symptoms in myself. Hopefully this is the case. I think that there is a lot of good...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pandagirl, That is reassuring that your symptoms have improved that much. I am not quite there yet, but I am much better than I was. It is also...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pingman, I can really feel the tension in my neck. In the initial testing the neuro said that my intermittent blurred vision is probably anxiety...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 27, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Steve, How do you calm the SNS? I have been meditating (Emmett Miller's guided imagery- I really like it) and having hot baths to reduce anxiety...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pingman, I was going through a very stressful period as well. I was working way too many hours and was just about to sign up for an upper level...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Thanks Steve. I appreciate your thoughts. I am just starting the Structured Program and will look for some information on how to calm the SNS.
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 23, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Very encouraging. Even before the Doctors had ruled our a serious neurological disorder, I had the inclination that the stress/anxiety angle...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Pandagirl, Thank you very much for responding. My neuro was an ALS specialist (I didn't seek out an ALS specialist, he was referred to me by the...
    Post by: Joe Boast, Nov 13, 2013 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    Benign Fasciculation Syndrome and TMS

    Has anyone applied TMS concepts to Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (Or could BFS be TMS)? I have been twitching, cramping, shaking (internal tremor...
    Thread by: Joe Boast, Nov 12, 2013, 131 replies, in forum: General Discussion Subforum