Does Central Pain Syndrome Ever Go Away?
It can start immediately after a trauma or other condition, or it may take months or years to develop. No cure for CPS is available. Pain medications, antidepressants, and other types of medications can usually help provide some relief. The condition can dramatically affect quality of life.

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Similarly, you may ask, how is central pain syndrome treated?

Pain medications often provide some reduction of pain, but not complete relief of pain, for those affected by central pain syndrome. Tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline or anticonvulsants such as neurontin (gabapentin) can be useful. Lowering stress levels appears to reduce pain.

Similarly, is central sensitization curable? While there is technically "no cure" for central sensitization because there is nothing wrong, the antidote lies in unlearning unconscious fear (a danger signal) that is triggered in a process whereby pathways are engaged that send pain or other sensations to the body.

Similarly one may ask, is Central pain syndrome the same as fibromyalgia?

The condition can also be called “central sensitization” “central amplification” and “central pain syndrome.” The most common centralized pain condition is fibromyalgia.

Is Central Pain Syndrome a disability?

Chronic pain is not a listed impairment in Social Security's blue book, the listing of impairments that may automatically qualify you for disability benefits. There are some diagnoses that are often related to chronic pain, however, including: inflammatory arthritis (listing 14.09)

Related Question Answers

How is central pain syndrome diagnosed?

A diagnosis of central pain syndrome (CPS) is based on the characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical exam and a variety of specialized tests. CPS is suspected in people who complain of pain or other abnormal sensations following injury to the central nervous system .

Is chronic pain syndrome the same as fibromyalgia?

While chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia often coexist, they are two different disorders. Chronic pain syndrome often has an identifiable trigger, such as arthritis or injury from a broken bone that doesn't heal properly. Fibromyalgia does, however, impact the way nerves sense and relay pain messages.
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