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

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.