Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders
“The researchers found a strong correlation between the micro-structural abnormalities in the white matter of the posterior cerebral tracts focused on sensory processing and the auditory, multisensory and inattention scores reported by parents in the Sensory Profile. The strongest correlation was for auditory processing, with other correlations observed for multi-sensory…
How to Soundproof a Bedroom Window
For those with auditory hypersensitivity, bedroom windows can be a HUGE issue. From noisy neighbors, to cars, to birds – it’s hard to block it all out, and it’s impossible to ignore. While some may be able to afford noise reducing windows, for those who cannot, here are some solutions….
Paralysis & Severe Weakness – Central Sensitivity
I’m typing this post up today because I’m finally going there, I’m finally accepting that I need a wheelchair in the home because the severe weakness and paralysis-like episodes are getting more and more frequent and I don’t know why. These paralysis-like episodes use to only occur with severe irritable…
Eyes Burn When Crying – Central Sensitivity
There were so many years I couldn’t cry, my tears burned my eyes. While being anywhere near the ocean still makes my eyes burn (salt water vapors), my tears no longer burn my eyes. It still gives me a massive headache for days even after a little cry, but I…
Central Sensitization – Diagnosis, Treatment, Disability Benefits
Central Sensitivity Syndrome is a unifying concept that was a major contribution to the field of chronic pain. However, it still remains just that, a concept. Just like Fibromyalgia for many years up until recently, Centralized Pain isn’t a diagnosis, at least not where the International Classification of Diseases or…
Visceral Hypersensitivity & Central Sensitivity Syndromes
Central sensitivity includes sensitivity to all forms of sensation – it’s an all-encompassing classification of sensation + pain. Sensations that are not painful to others can be painful to people with central sensitivity. They are hypersensitive to pain itself and other sensations which all can result in pain response accompaniment…
Reducing Muscle Tightness in People with Centralized Pain
A healthy muscle is an elastic muscle. A healthy elastic muscle has a healthy stretch reflex system. When people with central sensitivity are exposed to environmental stress (too much sound, light, touch, smell, etc.) their bodies release stress hormones called norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol. Adrenaline along with norepinephrine are what…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chemical Signature Discovered
By identifying a distinct metabolic signature in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), this new research provides a very valuable insight into the origins and causes of Chronic Fatigue syndrome and it provides bio-markers that are testable. In addition, these metabolic signatures may provide…
Recreational Therapy & Central Sensitivity
Improving strength and flexibility does not have to be all work and no play. Learn how to get patients to pick up fun sports and hobbies that also strengthen their core, lighten their mood, and reduce their pain. Deconditioning and immobility are 2 major affects of chronic pain. Therefore, it…
Reading and Central Sensitization
Because of my impaired ability to concentrate and hold attention due to pain and fatigue, reading is a planned activity, rather than something I decide would be a great thing to do at the moment. Because I’m a scholar and write a lot, I also need to read a lot,…