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*Central Sensitivity Syndrome (CSS)
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*Other illness that may occur with FM or CFS
*Central Sensitivity Syndrome
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Central Sensitivity Syndrome Home

Hypersensitive Senses
*Touch
*Sight
*Hearing
*Smell
*Taste

Hypersensitive Organs, Tissues, Joints Etc.
*Skin
**External Skin
**Internal Skin
**Oral Skin or Tissues
*Eyes
**Hypersensitivity to Light
**Eyewear
**Visual Distortions
**Pain – Headaches
*Heart
*Digestive System
**Irritable Bladder
**Irritable Bowel
**Liver
**Stomach
*Joint & Bone Pain
**Knees
**Ankles
**Hands
**Hips
**Teeth
**Coccyx/Tailbone
**Spinal

Muscular Hypersensitivity
*Head - Headaches
*Neck
*Jaw
*Cranial – Eyes & Face
*Gums
*Shoulders
*Upper Back
*Middle Back
*Lower Back
*Endometriosis
*Hands
*Forearms
*Fingers
*Buttocks
*Calves
*Feet

Nervous Hypersensitivity

Temperature Hypersensitivity
*Cold
*Hot
*Humidity, Precipitation & Barometric Pressure Changes
**Barometric Pressure
**Humidity
**Precipitation

Chronic Fatigue

That in Which Drives My CSS
*Sleep Disorder
*Food
*Medications
*Stress

The Assumed Cause of My Central Sensitivity Syndrome

Therapies to Consider
*Myofascial Release Therapy
*Exercise
*Weight Loss
*Heating Pads
*Stretching
*Alpha Stim
*TENS Unit
*Cold Packs
*Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
*Guaifenesin
*Remove Caffeine & Artificial Sweeteners
*Flexeril
*Klonopin
*Vitamin B Deficiency
*Energized Water
*Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Allergist 
*Photoreactivation Therapy
*Psychological Counseling
*My Mental Cure Alls
*Endorphins
*Aleve
*Acupressure & Acupuncture

Past Articles
*Fibromyalgia & CFS Health
*Health & Wellness
*Permeability of the Osmotic Blood-Brain-Barrier
*Emerging Concepts in the Neurobiology of Chronic Pain
*Biofeedback/relaxation training and exercise interventions for Fibromyalgia
*Compilation of links regarding CSS, FMS, MSS, and CFS

Minnesota Chronic Pain Resources
*Chronic Pain Specialists I Advocate
*Chronic Pain Programs & Clinics I Advocate
*Physical Therapists I Advocate

Related Links

Pain Attacks - See "Hypersensitive Senses" for more about attacks.

I have been having pain attacks for over seven years, and though I know how to prevent them by being able to identify antagonists the options to do so are almost never available. The instant I leave the comforts and stability of my home there are a number of small antagonists I can not avoid. If I know leaving my home will expose me to a larger antagonist I will not leave my home. Small antagonists wear me down over the course of a few hours, 3 to 5 hours. Large antagonists wear me down in minutes, 5 to 20 minutes. When I am worn down I experience a wide variety of symptoms as my body begins to shut down. The symptoms can be severe, and very frightening. In rare cases the symptoms combined can lead to life threatening and traumatic situations such as being hit by a vehicle and rape which have occurred and kidnapping which almost occurred.

Side Effects of my Chronic Pain or When Exposed to Antagonists in Which Increase my Chronic Pain

• shakiness
• dizziness/light-headedness
• sleepiness
• labored breathing or hyperventilation
• confusion or disordered thoughts
• difficulty speaking, jumbled words and thoughts, fatigue reduces ability to pronounce words – slurred speech
• feeling very anxious or nervousness, restlessness
• weak/fatigued/feeling tired, weak, and exhausted easily
• irritability - short temper - difficulty coping with sudden unfortunate changes
• loss of consciousness or near loss of consciousness
• blurred vision
• nausea
• spells of increased sensitivity to sound, light, smell or touch
• debilitating tension headaches or pains in the neck or head
• unexpected waves of uncontrollable depression/crying occurring with periods of frustration and in response to difficulties around me
• difficulty dealing with difficult situations
• difficulty dealing with confrontation or assertive/ authoritative individuals
• difficulty expressing needs or opinions
• painful indigestion – mainly during prolong exposure, 10 minutes or more to higher temperatures such as 85-95 degrees and up
• strong lack of concentration/difficulty staying on task
• difficulty writing - filling out forms due to hand - joint/muscle pain
• can not lift over 10lbs without pain in hands, back and neck
• muscle spasms or easily pulled muscles
• can not stand for more than 5 minutes in one place
• feet become to soar to walk quickly as do hips and back
• general but debilitating muscle/joint pain
• 15 minute sitting limit in a vehicle
• seat of vehicle must be able to be slightly reclined to relive pressure on my coccyx to reduce muscle pain/irritation/swelling around my coccyx
• feelings intense fear, helplessness, intense distress
• flashbacks
• zoning out/ frequent and multi-daily periods of not being aware of my surroundings - sounds such as people talking to me or sounds warning me, physical objects such as chairs, tables and cars
• forgetfulness/difficulty recalling information when asked, even simple information
• difficulty explaining necessary or vitally important things
• easily started/paralyzed by loud or unexpected sounds
• periods of being overly trusting of strangers due to desperation for aide in times of fatigue leading to frightening circumstances in the past
• severe difficulty breathing when exposed to strong smells such as gasoline or cigarette smoke which can lead to light-headedness or loss of consciousness
• afraid to be alone in public places, feeling displaced and ungrounded
• chest pain
• heartbeat sensations

Anxiety (Panic) Attacks & Fatiuge/Pain Based Attacks

I have been introverted, going out no more then seven hours per week on average or less for the past seven years; five hours on Tuesday and 2 on Thursday currently. This introversion due to pain, a long history of abuse and post traumatic stress, sleep problems and a severe anxiety disorder I am prone to anxiety attacks and a wide range of mental symptoms and illnesses. Many of these symptoms are active through out any given day, but increased physical pain enhances the already active symptoms and activates many more severe symptoms. When I am worn down mentally I experience a wide variety of symptoms as my mind begins to shut down. The symptoms can be severe and very frightening even paralyzing. In rare cases the symptoms combined can lead to life threatening and traumatic situations such as being hit by a vehicle and rape which have occurred and kidnapping which almost occurred.

Daily Mental Limitations due to Extreme Anxiety, Pain Disorders & Lack of Sleep

• sleepiness
• confusion or disordered thoughts
• difficulty speaking, jumbled words and thoughts
• feeling anxious or weak/fatigued
• irritability - short temper - difficulty coping with sudden unfortunate changes
• faintness, light-headedness, or dizzy spells
• feeling that things around me are strange, unreal, foggy, or detached from me
• feeling outside or detached from part or all of my body, or a floating freely
• sudden anxiety attacks when I am in or are about to go into a situation that is likely, from my experience, to bring on an attack
• I avoid situations when alone because they frighten me to do on my own / loss of assertiveness and self-confidence
• rely a great deal on others for direction
• tension and inability to relax
• anxiety, nervousness, restlessness
• spells of increased sensitivity to sound, light, or touch
• feeling tired, weak, and exhausted easily
• anxiety – agoraphobia
• feeling that things around me are strange, unreal, foggy, or detached from me
• feeling outside or detached from part or all of my body, or a floating freely feeling
• debilitating tension headaches or pains in the neck or head
• unexpected waves of uncontrollable depression/crying occurring with periods of frustration and in response to difficulties around me
• difficulty dealing with difficult situations
• difficulty dealing with confrontation or assertive/ authoritative individuals
• difficulty expressing needs or opinions
• strong lack of concentration/ difficulty staying on task
• feelings intense fear, helplessness, intense distress
• flashbacks
• zoning out/ frequent and multi-daily periods of not being aware of my surroundings such as sounds such as people talking to me or sounds warning me, physical objects such as chairs, tables and cars
• intense fear triggered by loud noises or yelling near me
• fear of being alone, near or talking to men
• forgetfulness/difficulty recalling information when asked, even simple information
• difficulty explaining necessary or vitally important things
• easily started/paralyzed by loud or unexpected sounds
• periods of being overly trusting of strangers due to desperation for aide in times of fatigue leading to frightening circumstances in the past
• afraid to be alone in public places

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