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Central Pain Syndrome Foundation Blog

posts are written by Central Pain Syndrome patients. Our posts provide a sense of connection and comfort to CPS patients as well as helpful information for doctors.

Central Pain Syndrome is caused by damage to the Central Nervous System; the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. CPS brings a lifetime of moderate to severe pain often described as burning, aching or sharp, in addition to many other symptoms.

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How To Embrace Body Image Insecurity Surrounding Chronic Illness

Ever since I was a little girl, I was picked on and called names like string bean, daddy long legs, shrimp or toothpick. I remember feeling more sorry for the people feeling the need to call me these things than I did for myself. I was happy with my body. I was a strong athlete in gymnastics, tennis, and dressage. I used my skinniness to my advantage to reach under sofas, sleep under my own bed frame, dart between crowds and reach to the high cabinet.

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