S6E3: Why Does My Pain Keep Getting Worse?

Central pain is defined as an injury inside the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that causes constant pain
The hallmark symptoms of central pain are constant pain that never goes away and cold hands/feet
Central pain is often caused by neuroinflammation in glial cells, which normally regulate and shut down pain
Central pain typically occurs alongside other painful conditions like fibromyalgia, arachnoiditis, CRPS, or arthritis
Treatment requires a multi-faceted approach, including neuropathic agents, opioids, anti-inflammatory medications, and lifestyle modifications
Neuroinflammation must be aggressively treated to prevent progression and worsening of symptoms
Autoimmunity (from diseases or post-viral conditions) appears to be a major cause of central pain. Central pain refers to an injury within the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, that results in persistent pain. The primary symptoms of central pain include constant, unrelenting pain and cold hands or feet.

This type of pain is often linked to neuroinflammation occurring in glial cells, which normally help regulate and terminate pain signals. Central pain frequently coexists with other painful conditions, such as fibromyalgia, arachnoiditis, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or arthritis.

Effective treatment requires a multi-faceted approach that includes neuropathic agents, opioids, anti-inflammatory medications, and lifestyle modifications. It is crucial to aggressively address neuroinflammation to prevent the progression and worsening of symptoms. Additionally, autoimmunity, whether from diseases or post-viral conditions, appears to be a significant contributor to central pain.