Electrical Stimulation and Sensitivity

For some with Central Sensitization, electrical stimulation devices are a godsend. However, for others it’s a nightmare. Fortunately, electrical sensitivities are rare.  For those without electrical sensitivity, there are several wonderful devices that may help you with your pain. The first is the well-known TENS Unit. Another is the lesser…

Mexiletine for Nerve Pain and IBS

My neurologist recently put me on Mexiletine and it has been pretty darn amazing so far. Mexiletine is a sodium channel blocker (SCN5A-Cardiac), and treats neuropathic pain. The best way to describe the effects of this medication is like someone glazed my burning hot nerves with a cool gel. Or…

Congenital Central Sensitization Symptoms

The following is the symptomology of a single case of congenital central sensitization of which was not properly diagnosed until adulthood and was largely ignored and misunderstood by the medical community and family members. In all age groups, top hierarchy symptoms where the first signs of increased sensitivity. Adolescent increased…