Has anyone been diagnosed with Central Pain Amplification?

Posted by sue15 @sue15, Nov 14 11:54am

Could you share your symptoms from Central Pain Amplification? I have serious flareups, hot/cold body temps, and serious pain in different parts of my body. I have gotten weaker all over in the past 5 years. I see a GP, pain specialist, orthopedic, rheumatologist, counselor, etc. No on can explain the pain. I feel there is a more definitive diagnosis. Appreciate any of your comments. Thank you.

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I would certainly be up for doing daily exercises if I could be assured they were actually helping me. Whenever I am doing any kind of exercises, my pain level ramps up even more. I would love to walk, but every step I take is excruciating. Very unpleasant. Maybe medical marijuana would help. Who knows. Five years ago I was skiing, biking 40 to 50 miles a week, etc. Now, I'm lucky to get 300 steps in a day. May you all have a blessed day!

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@heisenberg34
I completely understand. I got the initial two doses of the Covid vaccine and 89 days after the second shot, I went down and have never gotten “back” up. To me. I was a high functioning staff accountant. My doctor doesn’t know what to do with me. It’s so frustrating diagnosing myself, but at this point, I’m doing a better job at it than my physicians. I have fibro, DDD, chronic pain and fatigue, and the list goes on. The onset? The Covid vaccine triggered whatever was laying dormant in my body, and I will fight for an anecdote until the day I die, until then I fight as hard as I possibly can. Best wishes and gentle hugs. Research, research, research, and try supplements. They are so expensive, but anything that works is so expensive. But for me, it’s quality of life and if I have to go into debt over it, I will. I’m only 55. I shouldn’t feel like I’m 90. I don’t drink I don’t smoke. Medical marijuana does help occasionally. I just ordered four different supplements from a company, will start when they get here, pray on it until they do, and I promise a report back. Have a great day.

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@anniesezu812
Im not sure im doing PM correctly, so this is on public forum, no matter. Central pain syndrome is usually the diagnosis after a stroke or a spinal cord ' something ', stroke etc.
CRPS is usually is reserved for a limb injury and results from ultimate pain out of proportion to the injury. Due your knee ( a limb) i would have thought CRPS more correct diagnosis.
I guess my diagnosis came from my symptoms . My injury was abdominal, not a limb however. It was a small abdominal wall tear, that medics ignored for 6 yrs. Lord knows why. I was wheelchair bound, couldn't eat, digestive system became agony. lost 30 lbs to 78lbs. Couldn't walk , looked 7 months pregnant....6 yrs later got laparoscopy to repair. Finger tip excruciating pain at injury site never left. Recently im told they believe the injury was so long without attention it has irritated Celiac ( solar Plexus) . That's a large bundle of nerves sitting near aorta.
CRPS gets worse overtime usually. My CRPS and Celiac Plexus pain / add in Stimulator irritating nerves add up to a WORLD OF PAIN !! So that's the long version of how I was diagnosed with CRPS, but like you I think there is more going on. I've experienced if you're a difficult cases its a RARE Dr who is interested....no time to figure us out. Not sure this helps but that's my story! Very long...sorry.
PS are you the lady who wrote she sometimes feels she's dying?...cuz I do too. I mean it sincerely. I sent all my details to overseas friends not expecting to survive some terrible nerve flare ups. Its a terrifying feeling. I take xanex to help me cope... and yes I am weaker. Obviously some central nervous system issues.
Have you heard of TMS...Dr Sarno?
I think most chronic pain sufferes have an element of TMS to their condition.

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@anniesezu812 I agree doctors don’t want to take the time with their patients to HEAR them. That’s why I research on my own has helped me more than talking to 17 different doctors. I’m exaggerating. But like how many times do I have to tell my story over and over to get someone to listen to me. I know my body better than them. But they just won’t take the time. My primary care doctor I have been with over 30 years. He listens to me, he trusts me he knows I do my research and due diligence before I bring anything to him. I have a log, and a journal for keeping up with how I feel daily. Gentle hugs and best wishes.

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@anniesezu812 I agree doctors don’t want to take the time with their patients to HEAR them. That’s why I research on my own has helped me more than talking to 17 different doctors. I’m exaggerating. But like how many times do I have to tell my story over and over to get someone to listen to me. I know my body better than them. But they just won’t take the time. My primary care doctor I have been with over 30 years. He listens to me, he trusts me he knows I do my research and due diligence before I bring anything to him. I have a log, and a journal for keeping up with how I feel daily. Gentle hugs and best wishes.

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Im in a similar position. I solve my problems better than the Drs but its hard to get them to listen. I had a SCS, now removed but my health has nose dived since that awful device.
My pain levels are excruciating and my meds no longer helping. Where to turn next ....living soo hard but I refuse to give up.
I think I have centralized nerve syndrome...its debilitating/ pain so debilitating.
Wishing us both luck 🙏

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Im in a similar position. I solve my problems better than the Drs but its hard to get them to listen. I had a SCS, now removed but my health has nose dived since that awful device.
My pain levels are excruciating and my meds no longer helping. Where to turn next ....living soo hard but I refuse to give up.
I think I have centralized nerve syndrome...its debilitating/ pain so debilitating.
Wishing us both luck 🙏

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@anniesezu812 Oh, I feel so bad for you. How come the medical field can’t help us? I had a bad day recently and everything hurt. I just cried, put creams on, and laid down with the heating pad. My little dog Toby brings me comfort 🙏🐶.

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Has anyone tried the new drug for pain, Journavx? It is very expensive and you can only use it for 2 weeks.
It is not an opiod or NSAID.
Marlie

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Has anyone tried the new drug for pain, Journavx? It is very expensive and you can only use it for 2 weeks.
It is not an opiod or NSAID.
Marlie

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@yram I was able to get a trial prescription for two weeks. It did nothing for my severe, neuropathic pain. Hope this helps you.

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@yram I was able to get a trial prescription for two weeks. It did nothing for my severe, neuropathic pain. Hope this helps you.

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@heisenberg34
Thanks for letting me know. I am sorry it did nothing for you . It's disappointing for those of us with pain.
Marlie

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