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[@DrAndreaFurlan]

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[@teresacrowley4076]

Hi Dr Furlan. This video is so positive. Gives hope to so many people. Years ago when I was confined to the bed with R.A. I used visualisation as one of my aids in getting myself mobile again. I believed in the body's ability to heal and recover and I slowly built up strength in my legs primarily so I could walk. And then i worked on building strength in the rest of the body . Progress was slow but I didn't give up. I believed I would get there. Which I did. Through my life journey I have taken many knocks which have had a negative effect on my health but by using visualisation, self believe, exercise, healthy diet I eventually recover. I use moderate exercise to reduce my pain and keep inflammation down. I try to think positively rather than negatively. Our thoughts affect our bodies. I do spend a lot of time in nature. I find it helps my brain. Also hanging out with positive people is great. Thank you Dr Furlan for posting this video . 💚☘️

[@Evelyn-h5q]

You've described my own journey perfectly, thank you!

[@fmcia2]

Hi Dr Furtan, great videos. I started with brain retraining in April. I have a combination of neuroplastic pain and structural pain. I have done several courses in TMS, PRT but also had 2 neck surgeries that have not produced the expected results. One thing I have learned is that my pain definitely increases if my anxiety increases.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

This sounds great. I am sure Fiona will be happy to hear that.

[@andrescampos4498]

Hi Dr. Furlan! I want to thank you for posting this video. It completely changed my mindset. Before, I had already given up, and was grieving for the painless life I would never be able to have. Thanks to this video, I’m more than ready to take that leap of faith and reprogram my brain!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Andre, I'm glad you found hope here. Please come back and tell us how is your journey to recovery going.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Did it work, Andres?

[@lam7750]

Thank you so much! This was a much needed hope for me suffering from chronic pain for years now and sensing that my family physician doesn’t really believe me, while still being very polite….. so this is a great help and definitely looking forward to trying this out as my last resort.

[@lalanellie8396]

I literally feel as though I’ve just sat in a therapy/guidance session! I have an inflammatory autoimmune condition and I truly believe that it has the same root as all these other symptomatic illnesses! I am implementing these practices myself as I feel that they will help a great deal. Thank you for this interview! ❤

[@fionasstory6126]

This is lovely to read! I really hope things get easier for you, I think so many conditions can benefit from this work even if you just gain a little more control over them. Keep us posted with how you do.

[@mum8498]

Thank you so much Fiona and Dr Furlan. I knew straight away this was the answer to burying my fibromyalgia. My brain is loving being retrained to not have thoughts of fear and control and I have ongoing joy for the future. I watched the video as soon as it came out and have been listening to Curable all week applying what I am learning. Solidarity with all those retraining your brain thoughts. Thank you again.

[@fionasstory6126]

It's amazing to read this! Thank you for sharing. I really hope things get easier for you soon.

[@e.p.holmes2237]

This is Very Encouraging. I feel a sense of HOPE with this real information and my FAITH! THANK YOU BOTH AND GOD BLESS YOU!🙏

[@fionasstory6126]

Thank you!

[@captnse]

Training your brain to calm down one’s overly sensitized nervous system….makes a lot of sense! Any way we can suppress the incessant Fight or flight response will help one’s body tremendously, not just with pain, but an overall sense of well being, better sleep, with renewed energy.

[@kimleffler38]

I’m so thankful for this video. I’ve had pain for 26 years. I didn’t wear shoes because of the pain so whenever I left my home I used a power wheelchair. I would walk around my home but I couldn’t wear shoes without so much pain. In 2003 I went to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and was tested and all tests were normal. In 2024 I went back to the same clinic and had all the tests again and more. Everything came back normal so they recommended The Pain Rehibitation Clinic. My goal at the end of 16 days would be to walk with pain with shoes on. On the 14th day I started walking with the shoes with pain. October 25th 2024 was the last time I used my wheelchair. It’s been over 2 months and I’m not going to give up the shoes but I have pain that is constantly there. The burning in my legs for the last four years is there. Now with all the walking I have pain that I had back 24 years ago. Fiona mentioned so many things that I learned at PRC. But I was specifically told that the clinic was not there for my pain. My goal was to walk with pain with shoes on. Well I did that goal but now I need help with the pain and I don’t know what to do. I’m trying today to do the relaxation techniques at least 3 times a day. I’m going to keep searching because I believe there is an answer. Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I'm glad to hear that you like the video. Thank you for writing this comment.

[@sharmisthapancholi3109]

Fiona your story is inspiring and encouraging .Thank u Dr Furlan for this video .🙏💐💕

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are so welcome!

[@ElisabethMalminBrekke]

Hi. Thank you so much for this video. Did Fiona do a brain retraining program or just studied on her own to get better?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I think she used the Curable App

[@darinsmith2458]

I am just learning about how my pain can come from an elevated nervous system.. I will probably be binging a lot of these videos..

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Have you learned anything useful yet, Darin? I for one would love to know

[@melissanreynolds]

I do a great many of these practices and have calmed my nervous system tremendously. And while it has improved my quality of life, no cure over here!

[@user-cw2pb9zf8j]

Check dry needling

[@AG-nn8lp]

Same.....6 months. Before I know it, it'll be a year 😢

[@ilse.moonstone]

Wonderful interview, thank you. Body Mind Syndrome/TMS is real.

[@LE-il7vq]

Only just seen this video n really excited by it tbh. Been debating with myself re Curable ... Had the feeling it'd b years of hard slog so stunned with Fiona's particular timescale! Given i follow both of you on Twitter I can't quite see how i missed this first time round but v grateful for the repost that popped up earlier❤ there's nothing quite like hope when UV been ill for decades.

[@JenniferOverton-nu6xv]

Thank you for posting this. I have been skeptical about these types of therapies, but I am now intrigued and want to do more research. It gives me some hope for the first time in a long time.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I'm glad you like it.

[@lillybeyond]

This is fascinating! Thank you for this story. I've been struggling for 12+ years of chronic pain and this reassured me that there are more of us out there. I love how accurately this reflects the research of Positive Intelligence. This is the most practical research on that, maybe something interesting to collaborate on?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I am glad to hear that.

[@alfred576]

Great video. It is giving me some hope. In my case I have documented compressed C6, C7 nerves due to severe whiplash caused by accidents many years ago while riding the push bike. I also have severe bilateral formaninal stenosis at C6/C7. Can I use these techniques for pain reduction despite my conditions? My doctors here in Melbourne AU haven't got a clue about my pain and are just throwing pain drugs at me. Thank you.

[@fairouzbaalbaki6788]

Thx very much for sharing.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Our pleasure!

[@fairuzhanim1093]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome.

[@CruisingWithElena]

Wow what a wonderful hopeful story Thnku

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you liked it

[@janswimwild]

Thank you for this. Fiona your story is inspiring and encouraging. I have part done what you have but you’ve taken it so much further, and given us practical tools to use. You have made me realise how much fear rules my condition and the effort I use. Thank you for your generosity 👏👏❤️

[@fionasstory6126]

Thank you very much (Fiona)

[@lupegerfen6154]

Thank you Dr Furlan and Fiona. I’m on this journey and have had many improvements. My body has osteoarthritis from my hands to my feet and everywhere in between. Several TMS/mind body experts say osteoarthritis is mind/body. What are your thoughts and experiences on this subject? Most grateful.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

I dunno, but many other experts say it’s the diet.

[@zeusthegreek4664]

Thank you and god bless you for this video 🙏🏽

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching and for writing this comment. God bless you too. Consider subscribing to this channel. I have lots of videos that you might find useful. And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via social media, website or email.

[@believer2734]

27:15, good point!

[@lindacarmelle8333]

Congratulations on your success with brain retraining Fiona. It is good to hear that positive outcomes can happen !

[@fionasstory6126]

Thank you!

[@DebGerbrandt]

Thank you! I learned a lot!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔 Did you know that I have a website where all of my videos are organized by topics, and you can download all my handouts, worksheets and booklets for FREE. Visit www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@michellestratford9753]

I really, really enjoyed this! I'm going to find somewhere to sign up for Brain Training. I've tried everything else so why not 🤩❤🤷 Thank you so much! ❤

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Did it work, Michelle?

[@sandracoombs2255]

Thank you so much for this video. Wonderful. 😊

[@DS-fi4hf]

Kinda wish someone would do a video on how to eliminate Post Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropy or Persistent Ideopathic Facial Pain.

[@fionasstory6126]

These same techniques have a good chance of helping with that. Have a look at anything relating to Sarno/brain retraining. Wishing you luck

[@Dandelionsandbutterflies]

@@fionasstory6126 is there anyway to connect with you?

[@i.ehrenfest349]

And have you looked into a keto diet?

[@susanWilder2175]

I wanted to know her actual path, exactly which modality (or modalities) did she use? A wonderful program but missing detail. Unfortunately (or maybe just a good place to start) I’m left with many questions. Nevertheless a hopeful place to start. Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Suzanne, please get in touch with Fiona, she is lovely and she wants to help people find the resources they need. There are many different types of brain retraining. She used the curable app.

[@katrinat.3032]

@@DrAndreaFurlan same here. I just see these websites that always talk about what it is, but they don’t tell you what to do to get rid of it.

[@Julie-s9l]

They never tell you what to actually do! Very frustrating

[@carolina6683]

Fantastic interview, Fiona speaks so very eloquently and I'm sure will be a terrific therapist. Could she please tell us exactly which program she followed? My observation is that in those that I've been part of, they always tell you to titrate, so as not to overwhelm the nervous system. Thoughts, please?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

She followed the curable app.

[@frid123]

Today there are brain imaging techniques that can show low grade inflammation in the brain (MRS, PET scan - see Prof Jarred Youngers' work for more info). Have you tried to use these brain imaging techniques before and after a period of the mental braintraining techniques you are using? It would be very interesting to see the progress of the training, and to see if the brain inflammations goes away completely, or if they decline, how long time it takes and so on. Prof Alain Moreau, Canada, can se different subgroups in ME/CFS, as well as fibromyalgia, in blood tests (still on research level). It would be interesting to see if the brain training techniques work equally on all the 4 ME subgroups + the fibromyalgia group, that can be diagnosed with prof Moreaus' tests. With a combination of the imaging techniques, and tests that show what subgroup the patient are in (what mRNA cluster that are causing the symptoms) you could get really interesting information. It would also be a scientific proof that the mental brain training is working, of course!

[@joanrankin2827]

Thank you so much for this. I will try out this method. I'm also trying the steps in Dr. Furlan's book. I'm determined!

[@fionasstory6126]

Wishing you luck with it (Fiona)

[@dinasvoice]

Is NOCIPLASTIC the same then neuroplastic pain? And could nerve pain also be neuroplastic pain?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Nociplastic and neuplastic are synonymous. They both are pain generated by plasticity in synapses. Nerve pain is different, it is neuropathic pain and it is generated by lesion, damage or disease of the peripheral or central nerve system. I have a video that I explain the difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJSUimmLo6ecfq8si=ShCl8SQVPbXLBx65

[@HS-1828]

@@DrAndreaFurlanDo you have any experience with people tapering off benzodiazepines or Gabapentin with nerve pain? This actually IS a thing.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

@@HS-1828definitely

[@hellacooook]

What’s your take on fasting especially dry fasting / Ramadan ?

[@blueSkies777]

Haven't tried brain training, but have tried yoga, meditating, breathing exercises, etc. But what if the hardware problem can't be replaced like spinal injuries. Degenerative disc disease, multiple prolapsed discs, scoliosis, etc. No surgery options available and the chronic pain lasting for decades, is brain training still a successful technique to beat or overcome a hardware induced software problem?

[@1015SaturdayNight]

That’s my question

[@mindovermovement6401]

Pl go thro pain neuroscience..education.. all d best..

[@robinelliott5561]

What neural Retraining Program did she use? Was it like DNRS or was it a TMS (John Sarno) program?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

She used an App called Curable.

[@simonhurst5705]

Hi, thanks for this! I had laser eye surgery & 18 months later I had aching pain and burning pain in my eyes, the burning is constant but the aching comes and goes. How do I know if it’s neuroplastic?

[@lisahooper7578]

What was the specific brain retraining program Fiona used? Can I buy the book or the course for my daughter? Thank you!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Lisa. Fiona used an App called Curable.

[@shelleynye4133]

What are some exercises o can do for training my brain your program to help my pain

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I have a new video to answer this question. Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKZdnuLf9SXhas

[@dinasvoice]

Could that also help with chronic Trigeminus and toothache ?

[@fionasstory6126]

Yes it is very much worth a try!

[@marinasheela9594]

Hi Dr. Andrea, Thank You for posting this video and to know about how to improve myself to get relief from log term pains by using different methods of brain therapy and glad to know about visualization N thanks to Fiona for sharing with us her method to improve the pain .my belief system may helps me to recover me from my 13 years of chronic pain due to edema n inflammatory n swelling in my feet n ankles n knees n I must re star an I following Dr Andrea exercises.

[@gailrands3614]

Wow Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou

[@charlottebruce979]

How do you know when you haven't healed yet or its mind body pain? I'm nearly 10 months into neck pain, and I'm getting so worried that It will last forever.

[@maresasegura2867]

Which programme did she use?

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Curable

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

She used the curable app

[@debbiegrubbs77]

Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You're welcome!

[@MindfulSapient]

Hi! I am also diagnosed with fibromyalgia, CFS and IBS-D. My question is, Did Fiona also suffer from IBS, brain fog, memory and concentration problems? Did brain training also got rid of these symptoms?

[@charlottebruce979]

It's worth a try!

[@NizJazzBTC]

Which brain retraining program did she do? Thanks

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi, she used the Curable App

[@NizJazzBTC]

@@DrAndreaFurlan🙏🏼. Viva Brazil!!

[@helenemanna6014]

We live ve in the United States, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. My mother is 84 and has daily pain. Even clothes touching her skin can produce pain. Can we find someone nearby and how to do so

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Sounds like complex regional pain syndrome. Poor woman. I don’t know about anyone nearby, you’d have to ask Fiona, she has replied to many comments

[@shirley1888]

Did you use a specific retraining program ?

[@fionasstory6126]

I used Curable but there are several that seem good

[@juns597]

Does this work for fibromyalgia?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Yes, it works for fibromyalgia

[@lululove6175]

Pioneers in mind-body, Dr. Sarno, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Alan Gordon (The Way Out), Rewiring the brain Annie Hopper. Bruce Lipton, Gabor Mate, etc. You have to do the work and stray consistent. It does not take away my pain all the time but it helps me cope with it better.

[@guadalupefrancomolina51]

Gracias querida doctora, sabe me hubiese gustado mucho entender la charla, pero no se nada de Inglés....😢😢😢😢 Pero de antemano se que es yna exelente información gracias saludos desde México cuidense mucho .....😊😊😊😊😊

[@nellyvelasco3026]

Puedes poner subtítulos en español!!!!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

My videos have close captions in more than 40 languages. If the close captions are in front of the screen, then you have to change your KZbin settings. Follow these instructions: kzbin.infoUgyrzvtZesMrcMEiQ7l4AaABCQ

[@timeweaver476]

Hi i am not on twitter so how can i get in touch with Fiona about the M.E./C.F.S.?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Do you use LInkedIn? She is there too www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-symington-42a8b4135/

[@SyreneEkeh]

Where can I find the same brain retraining programme Fiona want through?

[@BMWRelates]

Does brain retraining work for fibromyalgia or central sensitization?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Yes, brain retraining works for fibromyalgia.

[@BMWRelates]

@@DrAndreaFurlan how about central sensitization or is that the same thing pretty much

[@debbiegrubbs77]

I would love to talk to Fiona, how can I get a hold of her.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Fiona is more active on Twitter twitter.com/Fionas_Story

[@monnmar1]

does neuropathy come under "chronic pain"?? I have had it for two years post vaccine

[@caseyslove]

Where can a person access that brain training program? Was it self guided or professionally instructed?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi there. please get in touch with Fiona, she is lovely and she wants to help people find the resources they need. There are many different types of brain retraining. She used the curable app.

[@ДиманаЙорданова-и6н]

Смятате ли, че хроничният световъртеж, познат още като pppd, също спада към този тип състояния?

[@lisahooper7578]

I don't have Twitter is there another way I can reach out to Fiona? Thanks!

[@fionasstory6126]

Hello! I'm on here too and will try to keep an eye on comments so I can respond

[@dinasvoice]

@@fionasstory6126how long did it take you to get rid of your pain ? I read that the curable app helped you ?

[@stevewalker3841]

Such great conversation. I would love to listen to all your videos but WOW At m way too many commercials

[@LE-il7vq]

I have a feeling that can b changed by your choice of settings.. Or/and a paywall by KZbin

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi, if you sign up for KZbin premium you don't see any ads and you can download the videos to watch later when you are not connected to the Internet.

[@darrend2035]

Hello , did you get migraines???

[@pieter9058]

You say there are 3 types of pain. Nociplastic, neuropathic, non susceptive? What of these types can benefit from brain retraining?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

nociplastic pain is caused by biochemical changes in the pain pathways. So, the way to revert it is with brain retraining, which involves mind-body exercises

[@pieter9058]

@@DrAndreaFurlan I have neuropathic pain from a spinal cord injury. Does brain retraining work for this type of pain? I had a spinal cord stimulator and even brain ablation for my pain, both had zero effect, where for the first 9 out of 10 people benefit. My conclusion is it must be psychological.

[@bonnierumpang]

Does brain training work with pain caused by arthritis?

[@Adventures2024-AD]

I have RA and nodules/lump on my thumb that is painful. I am answering from my experience. To me the pain sensation is a message that something is not right/or injured. The vagus nerve runs through our entire body and communicates with the brain. I am learning to “calibrate” my “sensor”. In other words like Dr Furlan used the example of computer hardware vs software and Fiona stated a good indicator is if the pain changes. The physical nodule/growth on my thumb gives me pain when I overuse it. However, before brain training aka meditating etc my thumb pained me constantly along with ALL the joints in the other fingers. Now I only have pain localized to the hardware damage IF I over use it. Hope that helps you❤

[@johnathanabrams8434]

The Effects of Racial/Ethnic Minority Status on Sleep, Mood Disturbance, and Depression in People with Fibromyalgia Published online 2020 Apr 16. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal disorder that is characterized by persistent and widespread pain.1-5 It is most commonly diagnosed among middle-aged White women.3,4 There are no agreed upon biomarkers or known etiology.

[@yolanderomelus6172]

She has my daughter's name

[@frcfun8328]

If you need to believe in a therapy to make it work, than you know that that therapy doesn't work. Placebo effect at its finest. Brain retraining for me/cfs hahaha wut

[@fionasstory6126]

I would liken it to physio. If you don't believe it will work, you won't engage and it won't do anything. It's not a mystical process.

[@LE-il7vq]

Scoffing at someone's experience is not a great attitude. Especially when she's living the life to prove what Ur not believing in.😂

[@rosiemason7452]

For me it wouldn’t matter if it was the placebo effect as long as it worked.

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

This is absolute nonsense. Who are you kidding?

[@utdfortreble]

This is the current state of medical science. Pain is almost always caused by the brain