The Stroke Network
PO Box 492
Abingdon, MD 21009
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Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a
dysfunction that specifically affects the central nervous system (CNS),
which includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord.
The
disorder can occur in people who have experienced:
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Stroke |
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Multiple Sclerosis |
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Parkinson's Disease |
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Brain Tumors |
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Limb Amputations |
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Brain Injuries |
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Spinal Cord Injuries |
It
may develop months or years after injury or damage to the CNS.
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Stroke
Warning Signs
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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm
or leg, especially on one side of the
body |
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Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or
understanding |
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both
eyes |
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Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of
balance or coordination |
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Sudden, severe headache with no known cause |
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