Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 Good Morning!! Not trying to stir up the concentration debate again. Concentration does not work for me however. I stated a few days ago that during a movie sometimes it went away for a little bit. That is the first time I have ever experienced it. RLS is different for everyone and who knows maybe I also suffer from " concentration deficit disorder " (LOL) lets see the initials would be ...CDD. I hope everybody has a good day. I will be spending mine at the county jail. Dont worry, just a volunteer. Can you imagine being in jail with RLS and no MEDS!!!!!!! WOW I am grateful already. Have a great day 38 Des Moines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 In a message dated 2/26/99 3:55:55 PM !!!First Boot!!!, parizade@... writes: << I think anyone with any chronic illness would benefit from relaxation techniques and postive thinking. Not because his/her illness is " all in her head " but because the mind is a powerful force for healing. >> Kinda seems like a double-negative don't you think.......it is not all in your head but your head can control your RLS symptoms? " head-less, I guess " RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 In a message dated 2/26/99 3:55:55 PM !!!First Boot!!!, parizade@... writes: << I think anyone with any chronic illness would benefit from relaxation techniques and postive thinking. Not because his/her illness is " all in her head " but because the mind is a powerful force for healing. >> Kinda seems like a double-negative don't you think.......it is not all in your head but your head can control your RLS symptoms? " head-less, I guess " RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 Kate I am glad that the relaxation techniques work for you. Unfortunately, for me, when I relax the most is when the legs (and arms, these days) start " kicking " in. When I was in hypnosis, my legs didn't give me any mercy. I was under full hypnosis, and the old reliable RLS continued. I have a friend that lost her arm and part of her shoulder to cancer. She is a terrific inspiration to anyone. She owns an arts and crafts business, uses a computer, and has the most wonderful outlook on life. When she was having her two children, (two years apart) she had no anesthetic. She slept through both even while in labor. The labor nurse was amazed at her. She had taught herself relaxation and concentration techniques when she had cancer and applied them to her labor & delivery. I don't know if she ever had RLS, but if she did, she would probably be like you, Kate. Again, as said here many times, we are all different. And if we can get any kind of insight from each other, we are one step ahead. --or should I say a good night's sleep ahead. Lindy B. in Southeast Texas Kate R Fitzgerald wrote: > > > I have excellent powers of concentration. For example, I felt no pain > during labor because I was able to focus and concentrate and thereby > ignore the pain of childbirth. I was in a serious car accident that left > me black and blue from head to toe, but I was able to get out of the car > and walk to the ambulance, and direct the police to my license, > registration, and insurance information. I have developed the ability to > focus on the task at hand and ignore most physical discomfort. > > I believe I developed this ability as a child because of my genetic RLS. > Because I have had to deal with this problem all my life, I have > developed coping skills. People who only have trauma-related RLS never > had to develop these coping skills as they were growing up. Because they > are unable to ignore their symptoms, they perceive their problems as more > severe than mine. I do not believe this to be true. > > I have serious RLS which began as genetic and was made worse by a back > injury. During an RLS attack, the muscles in my legs become as hard as > rocks. Sometimes all the muscles in my lower leg and foot spasm at the > same time, resulting in excrutiating pain. But it is not just my legs. > During a serious attack my arms get crawly, my neck stiffens, my heart > flutters in an alarming manner, my right eye twitches, and my bowels > twist into cramps that cause diarhea. I repeat, I have serious RLS. > > If I allowed my emotions to rule, these attacks could cause me serious > stress and panic. I cannot afford this, as stress and panic will only > make my symptoms worse. So I practice relaxation techniques, I take > calming herbals, I strive to think happy thoughts. It helps. I think > anyone with any chronic illness would benefit from relaxation techniques > and postive thinking. Not because his/her illness is " all in her head " > but because the mind is a powerful force for healing. > > Kate in Minnesota > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This forum is for support only. The information posted to this List is for support purposes > and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a licensed > physician and no such claims are inferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 Kate I am glad that the relaxation techniques work for you. Unfortunately, for me, when I relax the most is when the legs (and arms, these days) start " kicking " in. When I was in hypnosis, my legs didn't give me any mercy. I was under full hypnosis, and the old reliable RLS continued. I have a friend that lost her arm and part of her shoulder to cancer. She is a terrific inspiration to anyone. She owns an arts and crafts business, uses a computer, and has the most wonderful outlook on life. When she was having her two children, (two years apart) she had no anesthetic. She slept through both even while in labor. The labor nurse was amazed at her. She had taught herself relaxation and concentration techniques when she had cancer and applied them to her labor & delivery. I don't know if she ever had RLS, but if she did, she would probably be like you, Kate. Again, as said here many times, we are all different. And if we can get any kind of insight from each other, we are one step ahead. --or should I say a good night's sleep ahead. Lindy B. in Southeast Texas Kate R Fitzgerald wrote: > > > I have excellent powers of concentration. For example, I felt no pain > during labor because I was able to focus and concentrate and thereby > ignore the pain of childbirth. I was in a serious car accident that left > me black and blue from head to toe, but I was able to get out of the car > and walk to the ambulance, and direct the police to my license, > registration, and insurance information. I have developed the ability to > focus on the task at hand and ignore most physical discomfort. > > I believe I developed this ability as a child because of my genetic RLS. > Because I have had to deal with this problem all my life, I have > developed coping skills. People who only have trauma-related RLS never > had to develop these coping skills as they were growing up. Because they > are unable to ignore their symptoms, they perceive their problems as more > severe than mine. I do not believe this to be true. > > I have serious RLS which began as genetic and was made worse by a back > injury. During an RLS attack, the muscles in my legs become as hard as > rocks. Sometimes all the muscles in my lower leg and foot spasm at the > same time, resulting in excrutiating pain. But it is not just my legs. > During a serious attack my arms get crawly, my neck stiffens, my heart > flutters in an alarming manner, my right eye twitches, and my bowels > twist into cramps that cause diarhea. I repeat, I have serious RLS. > > If I allowed my emotions to rule, these attacks could cause me serious > stress and panic. I cannot afford this, as stress and panic will only > make my symptoms worse. So I practice relaxation techniques, I take > calming herbals, I strive to think happy thoughts. It helps. I think > anyone with any chronic illness would benefit from relaxation techniques > and postive thinking. Not because his/her illness is " all in her head " > but because the mind is a powerful force for healing. > > Kate in Minnesota > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This forum is for support only. The information posted to this List is for support purposes > and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a licensed > physician and no such claims are inferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 1999 Report Share Posted February 26, 1999 Kate I am glad that the relaxation techniques work for you. Unfortunately, for me, when I relax the most is when the legs (and arms, these days) start " kicking " in. When I was in hypnosis, my legs didn't give me any mercy. I was under full hypnosis, and the old reliable RLS continued. I have a friend that lost her arm and part of her shoulder to cancer. She is a terrific inspiration to anyone. She owns an arts and crafts business, uses a computer, and has the most wonderful outlook on life. When she was having her two children, (two years apart) she had no anesthetic. She slept through both even while in labor. The labor nurse was amazed at her. She had taught herself relaxation and concentration techniques when she had cancer and applied them to her labor & delivery. I don't know if she ever had RLS, but if she did, she would probably be like you, Kate. Again, as said here many times, we are all different. And if we can get any kind of insight from each other, we are one step ahead. --or should I say a good night's sleep ahead. Lindy B. in Southeast Texas Kate R Fitzgerald wrote: > > > I have excellent powers of concentration. For example, I felt no pain > during labor because I was able to focus and concentrate and thereby > ignore the pain of childbirth. I was in a serious car accident that left > me black and blue from head to toe, but I was able to get out of the car > and walk to the ambulance, and direct the police to my license, > registration, and insurance information. I have developed the ability to > focus on the task at hand and ignore most physical discomfort. > > I believe I developed this ability as a child because of my genetic RLS. > Because I have had to deal with this problem all my life, I have > developed coping skills. People who only have trauma-related RLS never > had to develop these coping skills as they were growing up. Because they > are unable to ignore their symptoms, they perceive their problems as more > severe than mine. I do not believe this to be true. > > I have serious RLS which began as genetic and was made worse by a back > injury. During an RLS attack, the muscles in my legs become as hard as > rocks. Sometimes all the muscles in my lower leg and foot spasm at the > same time, resulting in excrutiating pain. But it is not just my legs. > During a serious attack my arms get crawly, my neck stiffens, my heart > flutters in an alarming manner, my right eye twitches, and my bowels > twist into cramps that cause diarhea. I repeat, I have serious RLS. > > If I allowed my emotions to rule, these attacks could cause me serious > stress and panic. I cannot afford this, as stress and panic will only > make my symptoms worse. So I practice relaxation techniques, I take > calming herbals, I strive to think happy thoughts. It helps. I think > anyone with any chronic illness would benefit from relaxation techniques > and postive thinking. Not because his/her illness is " all in her head " > but because the mind is a powerful force for healing. > > Kate in Minnesota > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html > or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This forum is for support only. The information posted to this List is for support purposes > and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a licensed > physician and no such claims are inferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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