The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S4 E 25 - CFS, Vestibular Migraine, POTS and much more with Louise
Jun 27, 2025
Louise shares her harrowing journey through chronic fatigue, vestibular migraine, and a myriad of misdiagnoses. Her battle with the healthcare system and emotional turmoil unveils the profound impact of mind-body practices on healing. Discover how mindfulness and self-compassion led her to reclaim her life after years of suffering. The podcast emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and the healing journey, inspiring listeners to navigate their own struggles towards recovery and joy.
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Louise's Initial Symptoms and Collapse
- Louise experienced internal tremors, fatigue, and pain that worsened during evenings and weekends but pushed through at work.
- She collapsed at work with seizures and was hospitalized for three weeks with no clear diagnosis initially.
Power of Mind-Body Education
- Being told her illness was 'functional' led Louise to doubt and confusion about psychiatric referral.
- Education about the nervous system and brain's role could have shortened her 8-year struggle, highlighting the power of understanding mind-body connections.
Brain Retraining Sparks Recovery
- After two to three weeks of brain retraining focusing on migraines, Louise woke up feeling dramatically better with less fatigue.
- This unexpected change surprised her but marked the true start of recovery from chronic symptoms.