In the course of his medical experience, Dr. Sarno realized that TMS is not just limited to musculoskeletal manifestations. Following is a list of conditions which Dr. Sarno believes commonly serve the same purpose. They are conditions which, emotionally induced, can work as a distraction and can be cured through education and awareness. The very last item on this list is Spasmodic Dysphonia.
• Low back pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Spinal stenosis, Herniated/bulging/degenerated lumbar disc, Scoliosis, Spondylolysthesis, Piriformis syndrome, Weak/inflexible torso or hip muscles, Spina bifida occulta, Spondylolysis, Transitional vertebra.
• Neck/shoulder pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Osteoarthritis, Pinched nerve, Herniated/bulging/degenerated cervical disc, Whiplash, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Weak/inflexible neck, shoulder girdle, or rotator cuff muscles, Rotator cuff tears, Bursitis, Tendonitis.
• Knee pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Tendonitis, Torn meniscus, Chondromalacia, Unstable patella, Muscular imbalances around the knee joint, Osteoarthritis
• Elbow pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Tennis elbow, Tendonitis, Muscular imbalances around the elbow joint, Osteoarthritis
• Foot/lower leg pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Tendonitis, Plantar fasciitis, Plantar metatarsalgia, Neuroma, Flat feet, Calcium deposit/heel spur, Shin splints, Muscular imbalances around the ankle or foot joints, Osteoarthritis
• Wrist/hand pain, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Carpal tunnel syndrome/repetitive stress injury, Tendonitis, Muscular imbalances around the wrist or hand joints, Osteoarthritis
• Nerve dysfunction, diagnosed with one or more of the following: Sciatica, Carpal tunnel syndrome/repetitive stress injury, Trigeminal neuralgia/tic douloureux, Bell's palsy
• Temporal mandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)
• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Tension myalgia
• Chronic pain
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Heartburn/acid reflux, Hiatus hernia, Gastritis, Ulcer, Nervous stomach, Spastic colon, Irritable bowel syndrome, Colitis
• Circulatory disorders: Tension headache, Migraine, Raynaud's phenomenon (excessively cold hands/feet)
• Genitourinary disorders: Frequent urination, Urinary tract infections, Prostatitis
• Cardiac disorders: Rapid pounding heartbeat (paroxysmal auricular tachycardia), Extra (ectopic) heartbeats
• Immune system disorders: Allergies, Asthma attacks, Frequent infections, Skin disorders, Epstein-Barr syndrome
• Psychological disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Miscellaneous disorders: Dizziness/vertigo, Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), Chronic fatigue syndrome, Laryngitis/spasmodic dysphonia
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Do you have a contact email address for Lynn? I would like to converse with you about a voice problem I have. My email is kathy.sarachinsky@gmail.com Look forward to talking with you.
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