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Old 05-08-2015, 05:07 PM
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3. Over the last two weeks I have had 5 neurotherapy/biofeedback sessions.
The DR was very honest in saying they may not be able to help me. But they do treat a lot of patients with chronic pain (ex. fibro patients). The whole thing seemed hokey to me but as I have tried ALMOST EVERY OTHER TREATMENT (herbs, supplements, psychologists, psychiatrists, naturopath, acupuncture, exercise, yoga, medication etc.) I decided since it's not invasive there is nothing to lose except money. It is not cheap. Each session is $120-170. Insurance will pay for some but I have to pay up front and get reimbursed later.

My PC dr recommended I try it. He has spent countless hours (along with his wife) at home pondering and researching treatments, medications, similar cases etc in order to try and help me. He originally wanted me to go to the Amen clinic in the US but then found the swingle clinic here. My doc called and conferred with the clinic founder for over an hour. Explaining my case and asking questions about what they do and how they may be able to do for me. My doctor never stops learning, he is always reading, researching and attending conferences in order to increase his knowledge. I trust him and respect his decisions.

I think the improvements are due to the neurotherapy and biofeedback. I am really surprised to think this, since I went into it with zero expectations of it doing ANYTHING. Too soon to tell. This really could just be a coincidence. However, this is the best I have felt in a long time. I just thought I would post and let people know I am doing a bit better this week.
Just want to be clear in case anybody else is considering trying this...

THEY DO NOT "RID" YOU OF YOUR PAIN. They are not miracle healers and do not claim to be. They help you learn to quiet certain parts of your brain that may be causing increased pain ( anxiety/depression etc.). They also teach you how to detach (distract) yourself from the pain so it doesn't consume you and you are better able to cope. Apparently, whether a chronic pain patient believes they are anxious/depressed or not, your brain is operating at a more stressed level (increasing all of our horrible symptoms). You have to try to train your brain to stop operating that way.
It takes a lot of work and conscious thinking but apparently after a period of time it starts to become more unconscious.
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