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zdl1985
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zdl1985

Newcomer, Male, 38, from St. Louis, MO

Happy to be a part of the TMS community. I look forward to reading others' success stories. Also, looking for advice. Jun 12, 2021

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  • My Story

    Hello,

    I developed what I now know is TMS when I was 19. I didn't have an injury but I developed pain and weakness in my thumbs and wrists. I went to an orthopedist who diagnosed me with tendonitis. I wore wrist and thumb splints. I curtailed my guitar playing, typing and writing. I bought special pens, and bought a thumb pick because picking with my thumb alone irritated my thumb tendon. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning. The pain and weakness spread to my fingers and forearms. I saw several doctors and chiropractors who blamed it on RSI.
    Then when I was 26 I developed rotator cuff pain from an actual minor injury. However, I couldn't shake the pain even months later. Then, the pain spread to my neck and upper back. The pain got so bad that I stopped almost all of my hobbies including guitar, hockey, tennis, running, and lifting weights. I continued to see various medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, muscle specialists, and even acupuncture. I was obsessed about fixing the pain but nothing worked. My pain was always with me. Often times the pain made me miserable. I was desperate. How could a young person have such a fragile body?
    Then one day after another miserable shift of work due to muscle tension. I came home and googled yet again for a solution to my pain. Only this time, I discovered John Sarno, and my life changed. I quickly bought and read his books and bought and read Steve Ozanich's book, The Pain Deception. I saw myself possessing all the common characteristics of TMS sufferers. I am a goodist, I care a great deal what others think of me, I'm nice, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to do well. I have social anxiety, and as a nurse I work in an environment with a lot of stress.
    After understanding TMS and what needed to be done. My pain dramatically improved. I reengaged in all the activities I had previously quit due to the pain. I still do have TMS to a lesser degree. Days away from work, Im usually pain free. However, at work, my pain reemerges, but it's better than it was prior to learning about TMS. I have noticed that yoga and conscious neck mobility act as a trigger to fire up my TMS. So I still have some work to do. Lately my pain has been worse probably because I'm focusing on the physical pain and neck movements rather than focusing on my emotional state. So I have some work to do. Nevertheless, the work of Dr. Sarno has dramatically improved my life already, and am thankful I finally discovered it. I only wish it was sooner.
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      zdl1985
      Happy to be a part of the TMS community. I look forward to reading others' success stories. Also, looking for advice.
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  • My Story

    Gender:
    Male
    Birthday:
    Apr 5, 1985 (Age: 38)
    Location:
    St. Louis, MO
    Occupation:
    Registered Nurse
    Diagnoses:
    Rotator Cuff Impingement, Tendonitis, Excessive Ligament Laxity, Scoliosis, Trigger Points, Poor Posture, Muscle Imbalance,
    Hello,

    I developed what I now know is TMS when I was 19. I didn't have an injury but I developed pain and weakness in my thumbs and wrists. I went to an orthopedist who diagnosed me with tendonitis. I wore wrist and thumb splints. I curtailed my guitar playing, typing and writing. I bought special pens, and bought a thumb pick because picking with my thumb alone irritated my thumb tendon. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning. The pain and weakness spread to my fingers and forearms. I saw several doctors and chiropractors who blamed it on RSI.
    Then when I was 26 I developed rotator cuff pain from an actual minor injury. However, I couldn't shake the pain even months later. Then, the pain spread to my neck and upper back. The pain got so bad that I stopped almost all of my hobbies including guitar, hockey, tennis, running, and lifting weights. I continued to see various medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, muscle specialists, and even acupuncture. I was obsessed about fixing the pain but nothing worked. My pain was always with me. Often times the pain made me miserable. I was desperate. How could a young person have such a fragile body?
    Then one day after another miserable shift of work due to muscle tension. I came home and googled yet again for a solution to my pain. Only this time, I discovered John Sarno, and my life changed. I quickly bought and read his books and bought and read Steve Ozanich's book, The Pain Deception. I saw myself possessing all the common characteristics of TMS sufferers. I am a goodist, I care a great deal what others think of me, I'm nice, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to do well. I have social anxiety, and as a nurse I work in an environment with a lot of stress.
    After understanding TMS and what needed to be done. My pain dramatically improved. I reengaged in all the activities I had previously quit due to the pain. I still do have TMS to a lesser degree. Days away from work, Im usually pain free. However, at work, my pain reemerges, but it's better than it was prior to learning about TMS. I have noticed that yoga and conscious neck mobility act as a trigger to fire up my TMS. So I still have some work to do. Lately my pain has been worse probably because I'm focusing on the physical pain and neck movements rather than focusing on my emotional state. So I have some work to do. Nevertheless, the work of Dr. Sarno has dramatically improved my life already, and am thankful I finally discovered it. I only wish it was sooner.