Has anyone been diagnosed with Central Sensitization?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But, the label "pain sensitization" or "central sensitization" is basically hocus-pocus. I have astrology books with more evidence. A few years ago, some researchers cooked up the theory that unexplained pain must be the patient's doing, somehow. Not only does this theory seek to lay the blame squarely on the patient's shoulders, it is also designed to facilitate referral of these patients to "pain management" patient mills, which seek only to perpetuate the patient's dependence on prescriptions and treatments - filling the coffers of the "pain management" corporation without ever intending to help the patient obtain resolution and independence. This is supported by the fact that the US government is currently launching a huge investigation of these "pain management" corporations, charging fraud and endangerment to the public.

The label "pain sensitization" or "central pain sensitization" is just another fad conjured up by researchers and pharmaceutical companies to make money. Nothing more. If you have been experiencing unexplained pain and hear the words "Fibromyalgia", "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", etc. - you are in good company. I wouldn't be surprised if more than 30% of Americans experiencing chronic pain are currently being labeled with this fad nonsense. All I hear is the "cha-ching" of the pharmaceutical companies' pocketbooks. Your family doctor or internal medicine doctor is usually too overwhelmed and frustrated with their schedule to get more involved in any problem that is going to require more than 1-2 visits per year. It's just been found to be unprofitable for their business model, you see. Most doctors nowadays prefer just to hand out prescriptions and see patients once or twice a year for minor ailments. Their insurance relations and CPAs prefer this business method.

There is no such thing as "pain sensitization". You are not to blame for your pain. They just can't figure out what is causing your pain. It's not your fault. It is one of the biggest failures of our healthcare system. I advise you to help yourself by joining a club, church, or community group. Try to get more fresh air and exercise. Be of service to others. It will likely help you more than all of the prescriptions in the world.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But, the label "pain sensitization" or "central sensitization" is basically hocus-pocus. I have astrology books with more evidence. A few years ago, some researchers cooked up the theory that unexplained pain must be the patient's doing, somehow. Not only does this theory seek to lay the blame squarely on the patient's shoulders, it is also designed to facilitate referral of these patients to "pain management" patient mills, which seek only to perpetuate the patient's dependence on prescriptions and treatments - filling the coffers of the "pain management" corporation without ever intending to help the patient obtain resolution and independence. This is supported by the fact that the US government is currently launching a huge investigation of these "pain management" corporations, charging fraud and endangerment to the public.

The label "pain sensitization" or "central pain sensitization" is just another fad conjured up by researchers and pharmaceutical companies to make money. Nothing more. If you have been experiencing unexplained pain and hear the words "Fibromyalgia", "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome", etc. - you are in good company. I wouldn't be surprised if more than 30% of Americans experiencing chronic pain are currently being labeled with this fad nonsense. All I hear is the "cha-ching" of the pharmaceutical companies' pocketbooks. Your family doctor or internal medicine doctor is usually too overwhelmed and frustrated with their schedule to get more involved in any problem that is going to require more than 1-2 visits per year. It's just been found to be unprofitable for their business model, you see. Most doctors nowadays prefer just to hand out prescriptions and see patients once or twice a year for minor ailments. Their insurance relations and CPAs prefer this business method.

There is no such thing as "pain sensitization". You are not to blame for your pain. They just can't figure out what is causing your pain. It's not your fault. It is one of the biggest failures of our healthcare system. I advise you to help yourself by joining a club, church, or community group. Try to get more fresh air and exercise. Be of service to others. It will likely help you more than all of the prescriptions in the world.

@fortyisyoung I have a thought which might or might not apply to you. When I was about 40, I started having painful carpel tunnel in my arms. The docs I saw said nothing about other problems. But within a couple years I was having problems everywhere. joints, organs, glands, head, eyes, etc. Now, almost 50 years later I am being tested for various types of Amyloidosis Light Chain. I am pretty certain now that mine is Gelsolin, which is Systemic, primary, hereditary. It begins at conception and grows in your tissues and fluids until after you die. Most people, including doctors have never heard of it. Carpal Tunnel is one of the first signs that show up, and almost always in one's 5th generation. The testing is somewhat complicated, but not difficult. The better 1-AAA clinics and labs can do the testing for you, or if you have a local doc you trust, they can contact Mayo-AZ (Martha Grogan) or Stanford or Wherever, and ask what to do for the testing. My writeup of my history is available to anyone at https://bit.Ly/1w7j4j8, Amyloid and Old Karl. It is free, and in pdf so it can not be played with. I suggest you and your family and doc watch Martha Grogan's video on diagnosing Amyloidosis.

Pretty sure I'm about to be diagnosed with CS, as Dr. Malavet mentioned it when I walked in on Monday and, so far, every other specialist has seemed to agree. There's a really good paper I found this morning, that is aimed more at doctors and practitioners, but has some good information about the symptoms of CS as well as what should be done about it with education and care. I'll post it once my "you're new and can't post links" timer has worn off. The basics seem to be that CS is a layer on top of fibromyalgia--you can have fibromyalgia without CS, and you can have CS triggered by something other than fibro (like severe arthritis.)

I was scheduled for the fibro two-day class next week before I even stepped onto Mayo Florida's campus. Not sure if I'll end up at the PRC, but if they can help me walk without this damned rollator again, I will take it!

Pretty sure I'm about to be diagnosed with CS, as Dr. Malavet mentioned it when I walked in on Monday and, so far, every other specialist has seemed to agree. There's a really good paper I found this morning, that is aimed more at doctors and practitioners, but has some good information about the symptoms of CS as well as what should be done about it with education and care. I'll post it once my "you're new and can't post links" timer has worn off. The basics seem to be that CS is a layer on top of fibromyalgia--you can have fibromyalgia without CS, and you can have CS triggered by something other than fibro (like severe arthritis.)

I was scheduled for the fibro two-day class next week before I even stepped onto Mayo Florida's campus. Not sure if I'll end up at the PRC, but if they can help me walk without this damned rollator again, I will take it!

Pretty sure I'm about to be diagnosed with CS, as Dr. Malavet mentioned it when I walked in on Monday and, so far, every other specialist has seemed to agree. There's a really good paper I found this morning, that is aimed more at doctors and practitioners, but has some good information about the symptoms of CS as well as what should be done about it with education and care. I'll post it once my "you're new and can't post links" timer has worn off. The basics seem to be that CS is a layer on top of fibromyalgia--you can have fibromyalgia without CS, and you can have CS triggered by something other than fibro (like severe arthritis.)

I was scheduled for the fibro two-day class next week before I even stepped onto Mayo Florida's campus. Not sure if I'll end up at the PRC, but if they can help me walk without this damned rollator again, I will take it!