Like Mind, Like Body Stumped: A Double-Boarded Physician’s Quest to Cure Her Chronic Pain (Alicia Batson, MD)
Jan 10, 2018
Dr. Alicia Batson, a double-boarded physician in internal medicine and psychiatry, shares her intense journey through debilitating chronic pain that sidelined her career. She reflects on the widespread effects of her symptoms and the emotional toll they took. After exhausting various medical treatments, she discovered the power of the mind-body connection and TMS. Through targeted therapy, she experienced a remarkable recovery, which not only relieved her pain but also transformed her understanding of stress and health. Her inspiring patient success stories highlight the potential for healing.
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Career-Ending Computer Injury
- Alicia Batson's pain began as a computer-related repetitive strain injury during her first job after residency.
- The pain worsened and prevented her from using a computer, forcing her to quit within months.
Symptoms Spread Over A Decade
- Over years, Alicia's symptoms spread from forearms to neck, jaw, hyperacusis, tremor, and severe panic attacks.
- Within six to seven months she stopped working and remained largely out of work for about nine years.
Call A Specialist And Start Targeted Therapy
- Alicia called Dr. Howard Schubiner after finding unlearnyourpain.com and was referred to a pain psychologist.
- She began therapy and saw major recovery within months and near-complete recovery in a year.