What is Central Pain Syndrome?
Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage to or dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. The character of the pain differs widely among individuals partly because of the variety of potential causes.
What do patients take to treat Central Pain Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gabapentin
(Gralise, DOM-Gabapentin, PMS-Gabatentin, APO-Gabapentin)
|
3 | ||
|
Nortriptyline
(Karile, Danbury Nortriptyline, Sensival, Allegron)
|
1 | ||
|
Amitriptyline
(Laroxyl, Tryptanol, Tryptizol, Anapsique)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Central Pain Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Central Pain Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 34 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 6 say Central Pain Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 87% | Females |
|---|---|
| 13% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 3 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 5 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 9 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 21 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Central Pain Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history