The most enlightening and rational explanation I have ever heard. Too many MDs attribute these symptoms to aging- that's if you're over 45 welcome to the club. Thank you so much for all your invaluable work, Dr. Furlan.
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Excellent, fabulous, bright, and rational explanation, Dr. Furlan! I'm going to keep this video and share it in legal way with friends due to its interesting and significant information. It would be great if we could know your workplace, so we can make appointments with you. You are a formidable, smart, and communicative doctor, from my point of view! Keep it up and thanks a lot! 🌛✨❤✨❤✨🌜
I'm crying in relief that it's not just me. I'm crying bcs you have given me hope for relief and the possibility of a pain free future. C3 and Ç4 incomplete spinal cord injury.. I had given up all hope. I was suicidal. I just couldn't handle the pain anymore after over a decade the pain was only intensifying. God Bless you for your work, time and desire to help peoples pain end!
I didn't even have words to describe my pain to my doctor, I guessed that's why he was unable to help me. I have been praying to find a way to heal my tingling and numbness which goes from my toes to my brain. I don't care how many years it takes to heal, but at least now I have hope. This doctor is saving so many souls from so much suffering and despair. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude. I feel better already.
I have head n face tingling it's so ugly pain on favevfor few sec but not on one side it changes then it stops and upon that terrible ringing ear in 1 right ear , so I have been lots of test n last torching mri , ct scan much better , I hate mri n all report came normal, now no diagnosis they says it like sycodomatic disorder, in 3 months every 15 days I changed different medication it eorks to less symptoms then its back now vslium added too. So how can we accept n. Live normal life, any solution pls share
It’s extremely difficult to suffer such pain when looking so normal. Never able to sleep, POTS, migraines, smells, light and everything else this wonderful doctor has talked about. I’m desperately trying to retrain my brain.
Fantastic. I'm a pain specialist and I have never come across a better and more precise explanation of the Subject. Thank You! I will guide my residents to this video
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Thank you for addressing this invisible condition. A hug or pat can be excruciating! Mine started to be chronic after a 18 hour cancer surgery and life changed forever.
@@DrAndreaFurlan - I was diagnosed with central sensitization in 2010 at Vanderbilt by a highly decorated PhD pain physician. He did not tell me how to fix it, but I assume there was less information about it back then. He put me on a fentanyl patch. Two years later, a geneticist at Vanderbilt diagnosed me with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I know EDS causes a lot of pain by itself due to mechanical faults and damage in the body tissues. But I believe the central sensitization diagnosis was also correct due to my sensitivity to noise, lights, tastes, smells, crowds, etc., etc.. Over the years, I asked for reductions in my pain medication because I knew my tolerance was increasing and it was harder to control my pain. But when I had an illness or injury and requested an increase in medication, it was never granted. I am now fully disabled, not on any pain medication, and I spend my days living alone lying on my couch. I suffer from terrible anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, and of most of all, pain. Doctors do not take me seriously when I tell them how much I am suffering. The best way I can control my symptoms is by laying still, in the dark, quietly listening to RUclips videos. I know opioids are not recommended in most situations, but with pain medication, I am able to function. My pain is reduced, my mood is better, and I am able to sleep at night. Unfortunately, due to my numerous trips to the ER due to uncontrollable pain, no doctor will prescribe controlled substances. I have a broken tooth that needs to be pulled, but I am avoiding it because I know I will not be able to handle the pain without medication. I just want doctors to know that people who suffer from severe, chronic pain are not drug-seekers. I have lost my career, husband, family, and friends - not due to drugs - due to pain.
Dr. Furlan has told the story of my life with fibromyalgia, central sensitization, and now, after a three level lumbar fusion, I am fearful that my tendency to simply develop more pain pathways will mean that I get no relief from this fusion, but just more new places for my brain to over focus ! When I first discovered the concepts of neuroplasticity it was such a relief to have clear information that could explain the WHYs around chronic pain syndromes. Now, back to doing the work of retraining my 74 year old brain, to hopefully have better overall control over my symptoms.
Dear Dr. Andrea: I am ALWAYS so overwhelmed with DELIGHT & HOPE watching and listening to you with your clear, caring, informative, and most hopeful videos for us with pain. I believe that we should have modern day 'SAINTS' and honour YOU
I have fibrimyalgi and my physiotherapist recommend hydrogym. Afterthat i became better. My pains reduced about 50 percent and my mind-fatigue went. But he said i should continue to be as stronger as before.your explenation was very useful. Thanks alot ❤❤
I’m very blessed to have a great primary care doctor who referred me to a rheumatologist and just got diagnosed with central sensitization, among some other things. I’ve never felt so validated and seen before in my life 😭 I’m so grateful to have doctors in my life who truly care and have helped me and will continue to help me; I know many others don’t have the same. Thank you for the video, this was so informative as I’ve only heard of this since I got diagnosed a couple days ago. It’s helpful to now know how to explain what I deal with every day to others in a way that doesn’t make me feel crazy anymore ❤️🩹
This video is like god’s sent for me helped to figure out why I’m in constant body pain all examples were exactly how I feel on daily basis . I’m definitely going to follow with recommendations
I'm blown away each time I watch a new video by Dr Andrea Furlan! She is so incredibly intelligent! Thank you doctor for all your informative videos!!!
I think you just gave me a potential and realistic reason for the suffering I have been going through for a few years. Thank you for redirecting my approach to dealing with this. I experience all but 2 symptoms you described.
I was diagnosed a few months ago. It took about 14 years to find an amazing Doctor. She believed me and ran all the tests possible, sent me to great specialists, and they all have agreed that it's CPS. I also suffer from PTSD, anxiety and depression, PCOS, and myofascial syndrome. I've been taking duloxetine, amitriptyline, b12, metformin... the side effects were awful at first, but once my body got used to the meds, I started feeling better. The pain is never completely gone, but at least I'm not bedridden anymore.
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I've had 10 surgeries , 6 of them were orthopedic . There is no avoiding pain . My first one was 1980 . The reconstruction of my knee has never stopped hurting . 2008 distal bicep rupture and reattachment . 2017 full hip replacement still aches . 2021 long head bicep rupture and rotator cuff torn and repaired . All constant pain plus others , and I just live with it . I promise it is not all in my head .
@@DrAndreaFurlan I have had 22 surgeries since a bad car accident years ago and most recent was 10 months ago and this time I’m really having a hard time healing with the pain and I have been to so many specialists and no relief. I have had 5 foot reconstruction surgeries and facial reconstruction surgeries, just a few of the 22. My right side of my face is mostly wire and metal plates and now my hands are so painful, I can hardly use at times. I have tried exercise, physio, resting good didn’t and pain just gets worse each year.
You covered half of the symptoms. I had 22 out of 34 CSS symptoms and 16 occuring simultaneously for nearly 6 years. I have been suffering with it for 26 years and disabled by it for 16 years. I began “doing the work” to accept and commit to using the tools and have improved significantly. I am down to mostly 4-6 symptoms constantly but still feel run over by a truck most mornings. But I was an extreme case I think and undiagnosed until 6 years ago. It takes a lot of work to calm this monster down. Much of the work and therapy seems counterintuitive at first. Don’t give up.
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@@Truerealism747 So the last four years has been a journey, combination of isolation and sedentary living plus a big problem with the medication caused me to gain quite a bit of weight. I made the effort to lose that weight and I started walking. It was tough because my body (brain) rebelled against the walking at first. So I started desensitizing by going out a little bit further each day and each time and then I decided to just be really easy with myself and so I just kept walking. In time I started making breakthroughs, and I bought a Fitbit watch to help me motivate. Then I got some dumbbells and some of those exercise bands. Also got one of those exercise balls that you can sit on to begin getting some balance and put some variety into it. The whole process is kind of doing the meditation, the deep breathing, practicing relaxing every muscle from head to toe, walking, doing some weights, and just being patient with yourself. I’ve made a lot of progress. I’ve gotten a lot of improvement and function back. But it’s not for the faint hearted, that is for sure. And 3 years to see big improvement is not a long time if you have it pretty bad to start with. God bless you and I wish you great success.
Sounds good but what about world's worst pain trigeminal neuralgia where one can not talk, laugh, eat , can you explain how can we train brain to ignore this bloody pain, when ur fk with our pain then ur centrally sensitization will cut you out then ur auto pilot mode to avoid pain will hide in rabbit hole , kiss your fathers rotten onion balls to lessen pain
Thank you so much. My doctor has never referred to Central Sensitization, although it has been referred to as Fibromyalgia. Also, just to say, thank you so very much for not having music on throughout your presentation. I appreciate it so much as, due to my symptoms, I'm unable to process information when there is too much going on (it becomes very stressful). I'm so glad I found your channel.. now I'm off to watch the other videos you mentioned in this one!
Thank you for the explanation; I found your channel because I was recently diagnosed with CS after a year of searches . It all started from a TMJ issue which, if left alone, would have gone away on its own . It was retraumatized by different manipulations and now I feel like my brain is attached to my symptoms. I fear any kind of movement, jaw exercises ( done mildly mind you - one repetition more specifically) fires up my symptoms, cervical and back exercises made symptoms worse and so I developed anxiety around working out. I only do walks now. I feel like my body is against me and whatever I try to do just makes things worse. I was recommended behavioral therapy which I will start today and I will focus on the "mental" side of things for a while since anything else just makes things worse, which gives me more anxiety and depression. I used to be highly active, I still am very healthy but for these troubling symptoms, and so depression is something that overtook me. The thing that baffles me is that I am even scared of getting better. I am really messed up psychologically because of what is happening and I don't know what normal feels like anymore.
Oh ❤i feel your pain. It sounds very bad,especially with all the extra anxiety. Sorry. Maybe you can start slow with psychological therapy CBT, and later progress from there...bit by bit. Good luck?
Luv to watch your videos, I have learned so much. I was in a car accident and suffered whiplash and lower back pain. I was seen in the ER and sent home with a week of rest and anti-inflammatory prescription. After a few days I thought I was better(no sick days =no pay)and went back to work (welder) .After the second day back I started having back pain and some dissines but just took more pills and kept working 💪. After three weeks I could barely Walk and finally decided to see my doctor, he was shocked to see my condition and prescribed pre-gambalin twice a day with a muscle relaxant. Well after a month I was still having problems standing or sitting for more than a half hour. He then prescribed x-rays and MRI and added some Cymbalta. I can now walk and drive my car (for up to an hour). It's been six months since the accident and dealing with pain is the only thing I think of. Just to say thank you for helping me understand the different things that are related to pain, your way of explaining things is a true blessing 🙌
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Yoga helps. My central desensitization shows up as sciatica. The surgical trauma response was the root cause I think; multiple surgeries for breast cancer destroyed and damaged miles of nerve activity mid chest that intervertebral interference. Everything went haywire! But long walks when I can, measured deep breathing, and intense floor yoga that counter poses the spine helps tremendously. Intermittent fasting too for some reason. Knowing this is somehow more comforting in ways that another surgery, I.e. hip replacement Could never be. Thank you 🙏🏾
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Bóg tak cudownie stworzył człowieka i tylko uczyć się, ćwiczyć mózg aby mieć sukces na miarę swoich możliwości. Ból jest sygnałem i idę do lekarza tylko lekarze nie chcą albo nie mają wiedzy aby pomagać. Tabletka pomoże i tak pomagają aby nie bolało a następnie mówią ja już tu nic nie pomogę. Bóg dał internet i dziękuję Pani Doktor za wiedzę, którą Pani z nami się dzieli to dzięki temu wiem, gdzie sobie zaszkodziłam i jak mogę sobie pomóc. Mózg nie lubi stagnacji i to jest ARCYDZIEŁO. Podziwiałam małe dzieci jak bez słów uczą Matki ale Matki nic nie rozumieją ...(oczywiście te które się nie uczą). Niech Bóg obdarza Panią Błogosławieństwem. Dziękuję
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Wow this information is great made me understand what is going on in my body I’m definitely central sensitization I’m so happy I cam across this video thank you Dr. A lot of things you mentioned about pain is what I’m feeling with the pain. I took control of a lot of things to make me feel better on it works a whole bunch. But there are days the pain is just so excruciating I have to stay in bed and sleep. But I’m a fighter and I push myself again unless the pain is so excruciating. My diet is good very good there are a few things I have to stick to but nothing I can’t do just have to put my mind to it. Thanks again a whole bunch
You have just described me. I’m astonished. I feel understood. I don’t go to the doctor anymore because no one has an answer except ‘ well you know you have arthritis’. They tell me to take more Tylenol. I feel like I’m having terrible pain in my legs and when I get relief it seems like I have terrible pain in another part of my body. I thought maybe fibromyalgia but I don’t know. It’s very confusing. I’ve had 3 1/2 parathyroids removed after 4 years of suffering with kidney stones. I was so surprised to hear you mention sensitivity to scents. I can’t be around any scents. It make me nauseous. Thank you so much. I hope at some point I can be helped. I can’t believe how you are identifying how even if a toothpick touched me it hurts. God bless you.
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You're my new hero. I agree with every word you said and utilize all these in my program. Thank you for making it all so clear and easy to understand!! Much Love!!
Excellent video madam on central sensitization its my favourite routine stuff used for all lbp fibromyalgia patients. 1) screening with csi questionaire 2) scoring to find mild moderate severe as per scores & symptomd 3) education about bottom up & top down phenomenon 4) cbt & emphasize on mindfullness. Its my routine physio to 90 percent central sensitisation madam.amazing good preparation explanation. Sorry for delayed comment
@@DrAndreaFurlan thank you madam .with lots of love ..i just need your personal mail id or any platform for our professional sharings if you dont mind madam ...i think if i discuss with you i can acquire more clinical updates to improve my therapy ..if you could have think ...sorry if i am disturbing you ...
Subscribed. Your videos are always a great help to me. This video in particular resonates so strongly with me. I feel like I am in your clinic and you are addressing my problems personally. I certainly have Central Sensitization. I think of my pain as an orchestra. Once a certain part of my body starts to twitch or act up, slowly the string section will join or the wind section will come in, and soon the who orchestra is in full bloom. Such is the state of my pain problem. It reached such a hyper state, that even if I have a memory of some traumatic incident, the pain level shoots up. I am seeing a pain specialist. She prescribed tramadol and gabapentin. After a second or third visit, the tramadol and gabapentin dosage is drastically reduced, citing kidney, liver, and what else side effects. I went for kidney, liver scans, and tests, all came back negative. She is now talking about meditation etc. I totally see where she is coming from, but the advice doesn't do much to ease my pain and improve my life. I know my condition is chronic and I'm trying to get through one day at a time.
I have Almost 90% of the symptoms and I am on Gabapentin. All this pain started when I was rear-ended twice by the same vehicle. This has been since 2015 and I have had 2 shoulder surgeries due to it along with nerve damage on my neck.
Because I am 46 anything you mention to do with pain is associated with pain. I have Essential Thrombocythemia for the past 13 years and I have chronic pain. I wish dr's actually explained things like this like you do in not a patronizing way like you making things up. Thank you for these videos.
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I was just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Neuropathy on hands and feet. It will be 1 year in April of 2022. I have recently changed my eating style. I make sure to have fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, seafood. I am only eating brown rice. I have whole wheat bread once a day. I they to get a lot of protein in my body. I have cut out Pepsi, junk food, fried foods. I dont eat pasta. I try to incorporate walking daily inside the school I work for early in the morning before students arrive. The halls are very long around the bldg. I try to get in 4 rounds. Sometimes I only do 3, if I am very sick with the pain and exhaustion. Everyday is a different sensation. I will have some good days where I will have pain but I don't feel extremely sick. I enjoy learning with your videos.
Thank you Dr. Andrea for your interesting explaining all many symptomatic of the pain.lt's to helped me understand what we have doing in the problem's.
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Dr. I have seen ur all videos & always waiting for the new one. I am living in Toronto, eagerly waiting to see you in future, I have chronic knee pain.
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Excellent description of central sensitization with helpful visuals. I am grateful for the hope you are sowing. Thank goodness evidence based treatments are available. I will share & discuss with my GP. 🙏🏻
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Thank you for this very informative explanation of central sensitization. I would like to suggest that, with certain traumas, limbic system impairment may require additional consideration in that CBT therapy and the other mindfulness practices you mention are extremely helpful as stand alone therapies, they may not be entirely enough because they do not address any underlying subconscious triggers linked to inflammatory trauma responses in the brain. Brain re-patterning exercises, such as found in a brain rewiring program like DNRS, could be best suited in that it encompasses all of the supportive modalities and works on all of them simultaneously and incrementally retrains the brain without triggering further inflammatory responses.
Thank you. You help is fantastic 👏 to pation and system doesn't spend time I remember I said to Dr in May assent I am desperate to have hot salt bath hot water in middle of night because of pain I always thin I'm different from people really Thank you god bless you
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Dr., I thought I posted a lengthy comments to this video on my tablet. I don't see them here now. I can only Say: BINGO, so right on ... I suffer all of these symptoms. My symptoms gravitated to this CSS in the last 10 years or more. I suffer from a number Spinal Issues , too numerous to list here. I have no Reflexes, Chronic Pain in many areas / Chronic Anxiety with anxiety attacks for many years. I've been seeing a Pain Managament doctor for 11 years. Lumbar and cervical Moderate stenosis . DDD, Facet Joint Arthritis, Spondylesthesis L5 -S1, Disc Herniations L2. L3 (into the front and the rear !!), C4-C7 , Miltary Neck, Sacroilitis , arthritis in the Knees, Hips, and Fibromyalgia pains / tenderness Everywhere. This is the first Video I have seen with such total explanation. One of my Neurologists , 53 years in practice, said I have Peripheral Nerve Damage form the multiple levels of Spinal Compression. He recommended surgery, Consultation with 5 different Surgeons all said No Lumbar Surgery , maybe Cervical surgery if the pain becomes unbearable. Too much arthritis in the spine. I get Calf cramping, stabbing pains, tingling, in the arms and feet, on and off Saddle anethesia, and other "Strange Sensations". The list includes much of what you depicted in the beginning of the video. Interesting point, in 2011 , the 1st Cervical MRI I had ever conducted, the radiologist comments said that it appeared that I have a More Narrow than Normal Spinal canal.. I now wonder if that birth malady has contributed to the many ailments I face now. I am a 70 year old male, and a s an adult I was always over 200 lbs - to a max of 222 lbs (currently), but I always thought at 5 foot 11 inches in height I had a small neck : 15 to 16 inch for my size.... CSS is Hell on Earth. Affecting your Physicality and your Psyche at the same Time.
Very informative and POSITIVE. I use Micheal Sealey for hypnosis in my mind body practice. I've been walking for my movement. Both have reduced my pain. I'm going to keep going and add magnesium.
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Thank you so much Dr. Andrea for giving me hope. I have exactly what you've described. My dr. says it's fybromyalgy, but he never got me diagnosed, since we don't have a real diagnose in my country. I never gave up to get rid of the pain. I had all sorts of therapie and I'm practising yoga.
dra. Andréa, tomo a liberdade de escrever em português. Moro na Alemanha 🇩🇪 tuas postagens estão me ajudando muito, pois além de me beneficiar como portadora de pnp, ainda aplico muitos dos exercícios no grupo de ginástica para portadores de patologias ortopédicas. Danke sehr🙏. Gott sei mit dir 🇩🇪
Thank you for your videos! They haven been very helpful after I received my diagnoses. I've been 1 year in now of chronic pain. Been walking alot and focusing mainly on movement. Only recently did a surgeon confirm central sensitization. Since then I've been exploring mind body practices. The pain had reduce 50% in the last 6 months. I'm keen to see how the combination of mind body practices & exercises will help me. Im a 33 year old male. Its been a tough journey so far. Hoping to get back to my old self (but with better mind set and fitness)
Thank you for this video, it has been by far the most informative video I have come across. I was diagnosed with CS 2yrs ago, (I have a number of the conditions you mentioned) I wasn’t given any information by the specialist and have had to research it myself.
@@DrAndreaFurlan I do have a suggestion - I have Sacroiliitis and am currently waiting to have the sacral & iliac fused together, I’ve unfortunately had to cancel twice due to covid here in Australia, fingers crossed for Feb/March . All of this started when I was 32weeks with my first child (I have 2 miracle IVF boys) he will be 9 in two weeks. I had never had much pain before that except for two dislocated shoulders from teen sport that like to pop in and out.
2nd time I'm viewing....I will watch a 3rd time to take notes. Also I would like to invite my therapists to share the link and my Ortho/Surgeon, and a few friends. Awesome Info provided in this video! Thank you Dr. Furlan ! God Bless You and your team for offering this !
Amazing I have been following Dr John Sarno, and he talks about suppressed emotions in the body, and them being the cause of chronic pain. Watching your video brought it all together, thank you for your time and wisdom!
My chronic pain was a result of 3 low back surgeries (Fusions) It evolved into Adhesive Arachnoiditis. My surgeries were in 2010 and Chronic Pain and medications have been my life since then.
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A brave youth man while running stepped on rusty nail which went through his sandals and foot ,anglly drove the whole nail thr foot as a show of courage after a while the leg had to be abuttated!
Thanks. This has clarified a few things for me and I’m sure that since I’ve resumed swimming since gym reopening, my pain levels are very much better, as is my mood and general feeling of well-being. Thanks for the reminder to keep moving.
The symptoms you described are what I’ve been dealing with for about 6 years or more, this is the first I’ve heard of this. Most doctors tried to say it was an inflammatory disorder but test doesn’t support that. I have given up on doctors and just accepted that this is something I just have to live with.
I am 70 this year,been hurting for 12 years,from Shingles..have tryed everything..like you,about done with doctors,they don't get any kind of therapy like this doctor..I just try to keep moving,so I won't stop!!
Toronto and Canada should be proud of you! Thinking outside the system’s box. Our world needs far more like you. PS maybe video on Boswellia? Also maybe pros/cons of corticosteroid injections would be of value? I’ve found arnica while fairly mild can help if other lotions/potions not tolerated. Thx so much.
Mind body work and gradual increase in exercise is the one thing that drastically helped me with central sensitization. I went through so many invasive procedures including injections and all that, all I did was irritate my nerves. There were medication that helped but they lost effectiveness overtime
I will also add that low-dose opioids did help me over that hump because when you start moving more initially there will be more pain, but knowing I had medication to fall back on if I flared up was very helpful. Now I have reduced to extremely low doses and hope to discontinue except for emergencies. But I’m one of those people that doesn’t get bad side effects from them. I should point out that my initial diagnosis was interstitial cystitis and pudendal neuralgia. These are excruciating conditions that were often blamed on either inflammation or nerve damage even though Recent research suggests that central sensitization plays a big part in these conditions. People see me on a bicycle and they can’t believe I would be doing such a thing with pelvic pain but I’m proof that mind-body and what I call “exposure therapy” works!
@@nicolemarieb.7044 Do you know doctor Hibner in Arizona? He is leading doctor for PN and pelvic pain. I can't believe you can ride a bike! THAT IS AMAZING! How long did it take to do more advanced exercise?? I'm just walking around my Cul de Sac.
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I am so grateful for your videos. The thrust towards balance is so useful to me -- movement with rest, mindfulness with activity, take your time. I started the exercises for stenosis+ and, though I can't even get to the "easy" of 8 repetitions yet, I notice a difference just adding in once a week for starters. Have started the chair cycle -- that one is a keeper. Swimming again now that pools have reopened in the US. Do you have a video for back pain exercises in the water?
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The most enlightening and rational explanation I have ever heard. Too many MDs attribute these symptoms to aging- that's if you're over 45 welcome to the club. Thank you so much for all your invaluable work, Dr. Furlan.
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Excellent, fabulous, bright, and rational explanation, Dr. Furlan! I'm going to keep this video and share it in legal way with friends due to its interesting and significant information. It would be great if we could know your workplace, so we can make appointments with you. You are a formidable, smart, and communicative doctor, from my point of view! Keep it up and thanks a lot!
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Hola. Tengo últimamente mucho dolor de cabeza en el lado izquierdo.
Y mucho calambres en los pies o los dedos de la mano.
Gracias
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So sorry for your pain. Discuss this with your doctor if possible. Maybe you need to see if it could be a neuropathy pain.🥰
I'm crying in relief that it's not just me. I'm crying bcs you have given me hope for relief and the possibility of a pain free future. C3 and Ç4 incomplete spinal cord injury.. I had given up all hope. I was suicidal. I just couldn't handle the pain anymore after over a decade the pain was only intensifying. God Bless you for your work, time and desire to help peoples pain end!
She explains so well! I am also encouraged🩷
I didn't even have words to describe my pain to my doctor, I guessed that's why he was unable to help me. I have been praying to find a way to heal my tingling and numbness which goes from my toes to my brain. I don't care how many years it takes to heal, but at least now I have hope. This doctor is saving so many souls from so much suffering and despair. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude. I feel better already.
I have head n face tingling it's so ugly pain on favevfor few sec but not on one side it changes then it stops and upon that terrible ringing ear in 1 right ear , so I have been lots of test n last torching mri , ct scan much better , I hate mri n all report came normal, now no diagnosis they says it like sycodomatic disorder, in 3 months every 15 days I changed different medication it eorks to less symptoms then its back now vslium added too. So how can we accept n. Live normal life, any solution pls share
@@yasinv3743 trigeminal neuralgia
It’s extremely difficult to suffer such pain when looking so normal. Never able to sleep, POTS, migraines, smells, light and everything else this wonderful doctor has talked about. I’m desperately trying to retrain my brain.
@@yasinv3743 living with CFS and or Fibromyalgia has such a laundry list of symptoms it’s hard to believe!
@@jillr759Great! I stand with you❣️
Fantastic. I'm a pain specialist and I have never come across a better and more precise explanation of the Subject. Thank You! I will guide my residents to this video
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Thank you for addressing this invisible condition. A hug or pat can be excruciating! Mine started to be chronic after a 18 hour cancer surgery and life changed forever.
Thank u 🙏 . I see a pain specialist in th uk . I hv cronic pain non stop .
@@jillr759 hope u feel better ❤️🩹 soon
@@DrAndreaFurlan - I was diagnosed with central sensitization in 2010 at Vanderbilt by a highly decorated PhD pain physician. He did not tell me how to fix it, but I assume there was less information about it back then. He put me on a fentanyl patch.
Two years later, a geneticist at Vanderbilt diagnosed me with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
I know EDS causes a lot of pain by itself due to mechanical faults and damage in the body tissues. But I believe the central sensitization diagnosis was also correct due to my sensitivity to noise, lights, tastes, smells, crowds, etc., etc..
Over the years, I asked for reductions in my pain medication because I knew my tolerance was increasing and it was harder to control my pain. But when I had an illness or injury and requested an increase in medication, it was never granted.
I am now fully disabled, not on any pain medication, and I spend my days living alone lying on my couch. I suffer from terrible anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, and of most of all, pain. Doctors do not take me seriously when I tell them how much I am suffering. The best way I can control my symptoms is by laying still, in the dark, quietly listening to RUclips videos.
I know opioids are not recommended in most situations, but with pain medication, I am able to function. My pain is reduced, my mood is better, and I am able to sleep at night. Unfortunately, due to my numerous trips to the ER due to uncontrollable pain, no doctor will prescribe controlled substances. I have a broken tooth that needs to be pulled, but I am avoiding it because I know I will not be able to handle the pain without medication.
I just want doctors to know that people who suffer from severe, chronic pain are not drug-seekers. I have lost my career, husband, family, and friends - not due to drugs - due to pain.
Dr. Furlan has told the story of my life with fibromyalgia, central sensitization, and now, after a three level lumbar fusion, I am fearful that my tendency to simply develop more pain pathways will mean that I get no relief from this fusion, but just more new places for my brain to over focus ! When I first discovered the concepts of neuroplasticity it was such a relief to have clear information that could explain the WHYs around chronic pain syndromes. Now, back to doing the work of retraining my 74 year old brain, to hopefully have better overall control over my symptoms.
You’ve got this! Way to go!
Keep up the great work! We are in this together😊
I suffer from fibromyalgia, your videos are excellent for self help.. thanks Dr.
Glad you like them
Dear Dr. Andrea: I am ALWAYS so overwhelmed with DELIGHT & HOPE watching and listening
to you with your clear, caring, informative, and most hopeful videos for us with pain. I believe that we should have modern day 'SAINTS' and honour YOU
You are so welcome!
@@DrAndreaFurlan❤️🙏
I have fibrimyalgi and my physiotherapist recommend hydrogym. Afterthat i became better. My pains reduced about 50 percent and my mind-fatigue went.
But he said i should continue to be as stronger as before.your explenation was very useful. Thanks alot ❤❤
I’m very blessed to have a great primary care doctor who referred me to a rheumatologist and just got diagnosed with central sensitization, among some other things. I’ve never felt so validated and seen before in my life 😭 I’m so grateful to have doctors in my life who truly care and have helped me and will continue to help me; I know many others don’t have the same.
Thank you for the video, this was so informative as I’ve only heard of this since I got diagnosed a couple days ago. It’s helpful to now know how to explain what I deal with every day to others in a way that doesn’t make me feel crazy anymore ❤️🩹
Merci beaucoup pour votre exposé. Simple et précis à la fois. Que de réponses apportées... Bravo 👍
De rien
What an awesome doctor she is! Thanks, Dr. Furlan, your videos are a gift to people with fybromialgia and chronic pain.
Glad you like them!
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This video is like god’s sent for me helped to figure out why I’m in constant body pain all examples were exactly how I feel on daily basis . I’m definitely going to follow with recommendations
I'm glad to hear that Olesya, but please talk to your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
I'm blown away each time I watch a new video by Dr Andrea Furlan! She is so incredibly intelligent! Thank you doctor for all your informative videos!!!
I'm glad I can help.
I think you just gave me a potential and realistic reason for the suffering I have been going through for a few years.
Thank you for redirecting my approach to dealing with this.
I experience all but 2 symptoms you described.
I m suffering from parkinson's most days my hip and my body get stiff today I have exercise for hip and knee with you I find helpful thank you
I was diagnosed a few months ago. It took about 14 years to find an amazing Doctor. She believed me and ran all the tests possible, sent me to great specialists, and they all have agreed that it's CPS.
I also suffer from PTSD, anxiety and depression, PCOS, and myofascial syndrome.
I've been taking duloxetine, amitriptyline, b12, metformin... the side effects were awful at first, but once my body got used to the meds, I started feeling better. The pain is never completely gone, but at least I'm not bedridden anymore.
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Your explanation is awesome!
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That's the most detailed explanation I have ever heard on this topic. Thank you so much Dr. Furlan.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've had 10 surgeries , 6 of them were orthopedic . There is no avoiding pain . My first one was 1980 . The reconstruction of my knee has never stopped hurting . 2008 distal bicep rupture and reattachment . 2017 full hip replacement still aches . 2021 long head bicep rupture and rotator cuff torn and repaired . All constant pain plus others , and I just live with it . I promise it is not all in my head .
How's your diet change ... Try blackseeds cure for every disease or black seed capsules.
Thank you for sharing Derek. Please ask your doctor to make this diagnosis for you.
@@DrAndreaFurlan I have had 22 surgeries since a bad car accident years ago and most recent was 10 months ago and this time I’m really having a hard time healing with the pain and I have been to so many specialists and no relief. I have had 5 foot reconstruction surgeries and facial reconstruction surgeries, just a few of the 22. My right side of my face is mostly wire and metal plates and now my hands are so painful, I can hardly use at times. I have tried exercise, physio, resting good didn’t and pain just gets worse each year.
You covered half of the symptoms. I had 22 out of 34 CSS symptoms and 16 occuring simultaneously for nearly 6 years. I have been suffering with it for 26 years and disabled by it for 16 years. I began “doing the work” to accept and commit to using the tools and have improved significantly. I am down to mostly 4-6 symptoms constantly but still feel run over by a truck most mornings. But I was an extreme case I think and undiagnosed until 6 years ago. It takes a lot of work to calm this monster down. Much of the work and therapy seems counterintuitive at first. Don’t give up.
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@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you. I was just sharing my journey. I have a team of doctors with the VA. I appreciate your educational videos.
@@Truerealism747 Sorry. It’s tough, but we are tougher, right?
@@Truerealism747 So the last four years has been a journey, combination of isolation and sedentary living plus a big problem with the medication caused me to gain quite a bit of weight. I made the effort to lose that weight and I started walking. It was tough because my body (brain) rebelled against the walking at first. So I started desensitizing by going out a little bit further each day and each time and then I decided to just be really easy with myself and so I just kept walking. In time I started making breakthroughs, and I bought a Fitbit watch to help me motivate. Then I got some dumbbells and some of those exercise bands. Also got one of those exercise balls that you can sit on to begin getting some balance and put some variety into it. The whole process is kind of doing the meditation, the deep breathing, practicing relaxing every muscle from head to toe, walking, doing some weights, and just being patient with yourself. I’ve made a lot of progress.
I’ve gotten a lot of improvement and function back.
But it’s not for the faint hearted, that is for sure. And 3 years to see big improvement is not a long time if you have it pretty bad to start with. God bless you and I wish you great success.
Sounds good but what about world's worst pain trigeminal neuralgia where one can not talk, laugh, eat , can you explain how can we train brain to ignore this bloody pain, when ur fk with our pain then ur centrally sensitization will cut you out then ur auto pilot mode to avoid pain will hide in rabbit hole , kiss your fathers rotten onion balls to lessen pain
Thank you so much. My doctor has never referred to Central Sensitization, although it has been referred to as Fibromyalgia. Also, just to say, thank you so very much for not having music on throughout your presentation. I appreciate it so much as, due to my symptoms, I'm unable to process information when there is too much going on (it becomes very stressful). I'm so glad I found your channel.. now I'm off to watch the other videos you mentioned in this one!
I'm speechless. 😳 This explains it all for me, and I have hope.
I am glad to give you hope!
Thank you for the explanation; I found your channel because I was recently diagnosed with CS after a year of searches . It all started from a TMJ issue which, if left alone, would have gone away on its own . It was retraumatized by different manipulations and now I feel like my brain is attached to my symptoms. I fear any kind of movement, jaw exercises ( done mildly mind you - one repetition more specifically) fires up my symptoms, cervical and back exercises made symptoms worse and so I developed anxiety around working out. I only do walks now. I feel like my body is against me and whatever I try to do just makes things worse. I was recommended behavioral therapy which I will start today and I will focus on the "mental" side of things for a while since anything else just makes things worse, which gives me more anxiety and depression. I used to be highly active, I still am very healthy but for these troubling symptoms, and so depression is something that overtook me. The thing that baffles me is that I am even scared of getting better. I am really messed up psychologically because of what is happening and I don't know what normal feels like anymore.
Oh ❤i feel your pain. It sounds very bad,especially with all the extra anxiety. Sorry. Maybe you can start slow with psychological therapy CBT, and later progress from there...bit by bit. Good luck?
Very intelligent explanations,THANK YOU DR.FURLAN.
You are welcome!
چقدر زیبا و آموزنده بود ، خیلی ممنونم که این همه اطلاعات مفید و در اختیار مردم جهان میگذارید .
شما انسان مهربان و نیکوکار و دانایی هستین ...
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I like your detail explanation in different types of pain. Amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Luv to watch your videos, I have learned so much. I was in a car accident and suffered whiplash and lower back pain. I was seen in the ER and sent home with a week of rest and anti-inflammatory prescription. After a few days I thought I was better(no sick days =no pay)and went back to work (welder) .After the second day back I started having back pain and some dissines but just took more pills and kept working 💪. After three weeks I could barely Walk and finally decided to see my doctor, he was shocked to see my condition and prescribed pre-gambalin twice a day with a muscle relaxant. Well after a month I was still having problems standing or sitting for more than a half hour. He then prescribed x-rays and MRI and added some Cymbalta. I can now walk and drive my car (for up to an hour). It's been six months since the accident and dealing with pain is the only thing I think of.
Just to say thank you for helping me understand the different things that are related to pain, your way of explaining things is a true blessing 🙌
I'm glad you like it.
I can relate many of these symptoms….it’s so hard to live with this
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Please ask your doctor to make this diagnosis for you.
@@DrAndreaFurlan do u do one on one consultation please
Faço uso pregabalina e com este vídeo descobri q tenho tds sintomas descritos por Dra..GRATIDÃO
Please ask your doctor to make this diagnosis for you.
The video of pregabalin is coming next on my channel on Nov 28 2021.
Great explanation! It's true that so many doctors are in the dark about central sensitization. Thank you for getting the word out!
Thank you Brandon
Yoga helps. My central desensitization shows up as sciatica. The surgical trauma response was the root cause I think; multiple surgeries for breast cancer destroyed and damaged miles of nerve activity mid chest that intervertebral interference. Everything went haywire! But long walks when I can, measured deep breathing, and intense floor yoga that counter poses the spine helps tremendously. Intermittent fasting too for some reason. Knowing this is somehow more comforting in ways that another surgery, I.e. hip replacement Could never be. Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you for your comment.
Spiegazione molto chiara, la migliore di tutte le spiegazioni sentite fino ad ora sul canale di vari medici.molto utile
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So helpful. It is reversible. Takes 2 years. I can do that. Thank you!
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can you tell me your story? I'm 19 and I think I have that from an overtraining injury :(
Bóg tak cudownie stworzył człowieka i tylko uczyć się, ćwiczyć mózg aby mieć sukces na miarę swoich możliwości. Ból jest sygnałem i idę do lekarza tylko lekarze nie chcą albo nie mają wiedzy aby pomagać. Tabletka pomoże i tak pomagają aby nie bolało a następnie mówią ja już tu nic nie pomogę. Bóg dał internet i dziękuję Pani Doktor za wiedzę, którą Pani z nami się dzieli to dzięki temu wiem, gdzie sobie zaszkodziłam i jak mogę sobie pomóc. Mózg nie lubi stagnacji i to jest ARCYDZIEŁO. Podziwiałam małe dzieci jak bez słów uczą Matki ale Matki nic nie rozumieją ...(oczywiście te które się nie uczą). Niech Bóg obdarza Panią Błogosławieństwem. Dziękuję
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Wow this information is great made me understand what is going on in my body I’m definitely central sensitization I’m so happy I cam across this video thank you Dr. A lot of things you mentioned about pain is what I’m feeling with the pain. I took control of a lot of things to make me feel better on it works a whole bunch. But there are days the pain is just so excruciating I have to stay in bed and sleep. But I’m a fighter and I push myself again unless the pain is so excruciating. My diet is good very good there are a few things I have to stick to but nothing I can’t do just have to put my mind to it. Thanks again a whole bunch
You have just described me. I’m astonished. I feel understood. I don’t go to the doctor anymore because no one has an answer except ‘ well you know you have arthritis’. They tell me to take more Tylenol. I feel like I’m having terrible pain in my legs and when I get relief it seems like I have terrible pain in another part of my body. I thought maybe fibromyalgia but I don’t know. It’s very confusing. I’ve had 3 1/2 parathyroids removed after 4 years of suffering with kidney stones. I was so surprised to hear you mention sensitivity to scents. I can’t be around any scents. It make me nauseous. Thank you so much. I hope at some point I can be helped. I can’t believe how you are identifying how even if a toothpick touched me it hurts. God bless you.
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@@DrAndreaFurlan you’re very welcome. I’m subscribed and appreciate it.
Hope it will work for all who suffer from chronic pain 🥰
Hi Deepthi. I hope too.
It doesn’t.
Great way of explanation
With good examples
Very very helpful & expressive 🙏
Thanks and welcome
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This is easy to understand and it gives hope! Doctor, you're truly God's messenger!
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You're my new hero. I agree with every word you said and utilize all these in my program. Thank you for making it all so clear and easy to understand!! Much Love!!
You're very welcome!
Excellent video madam on central sensitization its my favourite routine stuff used for all lbp fibromyalgia patients. 1) screening with csi questionaire 2) scoring to find mild moderate severe as per scores & symptomd 3) education about bottom up & top down phenomenon 4) cbt & emphasize on mindfullness. Its my routine physio to 90 percent central sensitisation madam.amazing good preparation explanation. Sorry for delayed comment
I was wondering if you had commented or if I had missed your comment. I'm so happy to hear you are providing excellent care to your patients!
@@DrAndreaFurlan thank you madam .with lots of love ..i just need your personal mail id or any platform for our professional sharings if you dont mind madam ...i think if i discuss with you i can acquire more clinical updates to improve my therapy ..if you could have think ...sorry if i am disturbing you ...
@@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585 Hi Vignesh, my public email is dr.andreafurlan@gmail.com
@@DrAndreaFurlan thank you mam i will mail you ..
Your hair is SO PERFECT in this video. BEST ever!
Oh thank you!
Subscribed. Your videos are always a great help to me. This video in particular resonates so strongly with me. I feel like I am in your clinic and you are addressing my problems personally. I certainly have Central Sensitization. I think of my pain as an orchestra. Once a certain part of my body starts to twitch or act up, slowly the string section will join or the wind section will come in, and soon the who orchestra is in full bloom. Such is the state of my pain problem. It reached such a hyper state, that even if I have a memory of some traumatic incident, the pain level shoots up.
I am seeing a pain specialist. She prescribed tramadol and gabapentin. After a second or third visit, the tramadol and gabapentin dosage is drastically reduced, citing kidney, liver, and what else side effects. I went for kidney, liver scans, and tests, all came back negative. She is now talking about meditation etc. I totally see where she is coming from, but the advice doesn't do much to ease my pain and improve my life. I know my condition is chronic and I'm trying to get through one day at a time.
I hope you get better soon and pease ask your doctor to make this diagnosis for you.
I have Almost 90% of the symptoms and I am on Gabapentin. All this pain started when I was rear-ended twice by the same vehicle. This has been since 2015 and I have had 2 shoulder surgeries due to it along with nerve damage on my neck.
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Because I am 46 anything you mention to do with pain is associated with pain. I have Essential Thrombocythemia for the past 13 years and I have chronic pain. I wish dr's actually explained things like this like you do in not a patronizing way like you making things up. Thank you for these videos.
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You have reminded me of several plans/therapies that I have done before and could do again. I thank you for that.
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I was just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Neuropathy on hands and feet. It will be 1 year in April of 2022. I have recently changed my eating style. I make sure to have fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, seafood. I am only eating brown rice. I have whole wheat bread once a day. I they to get a lot of protein in my body. I have cut out Pepsi, junk food, fried foods. I dont eat pasta. I try to incorporate walking daily inside the school I work for early in the morning before students arrive. The halls are very long around the bldg. I try to get in 4 rounds. Sometimes I only do 3, if I am very sick with the pain and exhaustion. Everyday is a different sensation. I will have some good days where I will have pain but I don't feel extremely sick. I enjoy learning with your videos.
Thank you for sharing Dr Andrea. 🙏🙏🙏The brain is amazing (neuroplasticity etc) and can help healing.
Thank you for your comment. We need to help patients with this condition before it is too late.
@@DrAndreaFurlan When is it too late?
Thank you Dr. Andrea for your interesting explaining all many symptomatic of the pain.lt's to helped me understand what we have doing in the problem's.
Hi, thank you for this comment. Please make sure that you talk to your doctor and only a doctor should be able to diagnose this condition, especially after examining the patient with a full physical examination and exploring all other possible conditions that could be explaining these symptoms.
@@DrAndreaFurlan thank you l just making my therapy
Dr Andrea,
God bless you and keep you happy always.
Amem
Dr. I have seen ur all videos & always waiting for the new one.
I am living in Toronto, eagerly waiting to see you in future,
I have chronic knee pain.
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other ideas : laser therapy: Body matrix reppaterning
Excellent description of central sensitization with helpful visuals. I am grateful for the hope you are sowing. Thank goodness evidence based treatments are available. I will share & discuss with my GP. 🙏🏻
I'm glad you like it.
Thanks a lot for sharing us your knowledge through the excellent way!!
Grateful to you
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God bless you Doctor Ferlani. 🇮🇪🙏🇮🇪🙏❤️
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this is so right on! comments below are so relevant as well. a good read is “the body keeps the score” by van set kolk
Thank you Karen.
Thanks for this video it's so helpful, impressive and enlightening. God bless u for sharing this information.
You are so welcome
@@DrAndreaFurlan I love the advice of Yaltifa
Thanks so much Dr. Andrea for the very informative video with your easy fabulous way of presentation and always Evidence Based up to date.
You are so welcome, Abeer.
Thank you Dr. Andrea for sharing the info, God bless you and your family❤🌹🌹🌹
You are so welcome!
I’ve got all this firing of nureons in cronic pain osteoarthritis and nuropothy thank u
Thank you for this very informative explanation of central sensitization. I would like to suggest that, with certain traumas, limbic system impairment may require additional consideration in that CBT therapy and the other mindfulness practices you mention are extremely helpful as stand alone therapies, they may not be entirely enough because they do not address any underlying subconscious triggers linked to inflammatory trauma responses in the brain. Brain re-patterning exercises, such as found in a brain rewiring program like DNRS, could be best suited in that it encompasses all of the supportive modalities and works on all of them simultaneously and incrementally retrains the brain without triggering further inflammatory responses.
Thank you Laurie for this very helpful comments.
Thank you. You help is fantastic 👏 to pation and system doesn't spend time I remember I said to Dr in May assent I am desperate to have hot salt bath hot water in middle of night because of pain I always thin I'm different from people really Thank you god bless you
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First time came across this condition. It has common name. Functional neurological disorder and stress leads to fibromyalgia.
I think the same can be said for anxiety!
Thanks so much for this amazing lecture
Been like this for YEARS.
Fibromyalgia !!
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Dr., I thought I posted a lengthy comments to this video on my tablet. I don't see them here now. I can only Say: BINGO, so right on ... I suffer all of these symptoms. My symptoms gravitated to this CSS in the last 10 years or more. I suffer from a number Spinal Issues , too numerous to list here. I have no Reflexes, Chronic Pain in many areas / Chronic Anxiety with anxiety attacks for many years. I've been seeing a Pain Managament doctor for 11 years. Lumbar and cervical Moderate stenosis . DDD, Facet Joint Arthritis, Spondylesthesis L5 -S1, Disc Herniations L2. L3 (into the front and the rear !!), C4-C7 , Miltary Neck, Sacroilitis , arthritis in the Knees, Hips, and Fibromyalgia pains / tenderness Everywhere. This is the first Video I have seen with such total explanation. One of my Neurologists , 53 years in practice, said I have Peripheral Nerve Damage form the multiple levels of Spinal Compression. He recommended surgery, Consultation with 5 different Surgeons all said No Lumbar Surgery , maybe Cervical surgery if the pain becomes unbearable. Too much arthritis in the spine. I get Calf cramping, stabbing pains, tingling, in the arms and feet, on and off Saddle anethesia, and other "Strange Sensations". The list includes much of what you depicted in the beginning of the video. Interesting point, in 2011 , the 1st Cervical MRI I had ever conducted, the radiologist comments said that it appeared that I have a More Narrow than Normal Spinal canal.. I now wonder if that birth malady has contributed to the many ailments I face now. I am a 70 year old male, and a s an adult I was always over 200 lbs - to a max of 222 lbs (currently), but I always thought at 5 foot 11 inches in height I had a small neck : 15 to 16 inch for my size.... CSS is Hell on Earth. Affecting your Physicality and your Psyche at the same Time.
It sounds like you could have DISH. Worth checking out. I am no medic
Very informative and POSITIVE. I use Micheal Sealey for hypnosis in my mind body practice. I've been walking for my movement. Both have reduced my pain. I'm going to keep going and add magnesium.
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Unknown chapters of human life. This will help many people suffering in poor countries.
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Thank you so much Dr. Andrea for giving me hope. I have exactly what you've described. My dr. says it's fybromyalgy, but he never got me diagnosed, since we don't have a real diagnose in my country.
I never gave up to get rid of the pain. I had all sorts of therapie and I'm practising yoga.
You are so welcome!
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Thank you Costina.
dra. Andréa, tomo a liberdade de escrever em português. Moro na Alemanha 🇩🇪 tuas postagens estão me ajudando muito, pois além de me beneficiar como portadora de pnp, ainda aplico muitos dos exercícios no grupo de ginástica para portadores de patologias ortopédicas. Danke sehr🙏. Gott sei mit dir 🇩🇪
Obrigada Sammy!
I eagerly wait for your video. I am from India . 👌💓🌹🤝Many many congratulations to you from me and India
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for your videos! They haven been very helpful after I received my diagnoses. I've been 1 year in now of chronic pain. Been walking alot and focusing mainly on movement. Only recently did a surgeon confirm central sensitization. Since then I've been exploring mind body practices. The pain had reduce 50% in the last 6 months. I'm keen to see how the combination of mind body practices & exercises will help me. Im a 33 year old male. Its been a tough journey so far. Hoping to get back to my old self (but with better mind set and fitness)
Thank you for this video, it has been by far the most informative video I have come across.
I was diagnosed with CS 2yrs ago, (I have a number of the conditions you mentioned) I wasn’t given any information by the specialist and have had to research it myself.
Danielle, You are so welcome! Let me know if you have suggestions for future videos.
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I do have a suggestion - I have Sacroiliitis and am currently waiting to have the sacral & iliac fused together, I’ve unfortunately had to cancel twice due to covid here in Australia, fingers crossed for Feb/March . All of this started when I was 32weeks with my first child (I have 2 miracle IVF boys) he will be 9 in two weeks. I had never had much pain before that except for two dislocated shoulders from teen sport that like to pop in and out.
2nd time I'm viewing....I will watch a 3rd time to take notes. Also I would like to invite my therapists to share the link and my Ortho/Surgeon, and a few friends. Awesome Info provided in this video! Thank you Dr. Furlan ! God Bless You and your team for offering this !
Thanks for sharing!!
Amazing I have been following Dr John Sarno, and he talks about suppressed emotions in the body, and them being the cause of chronic pain. Watching your video brought it all together, thank you for your time and wisdom!
Thanks for sharing!
Muito Obrigada Dra. Andrea. Parabéns!
Obrigada por assistir. Por favor ajude a repassar para outras pessoas que precisam aprender sobre isso.
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You are such a beautiful person in this world.
Wish you were in Tampa😎
Amazing teacher. Thank you SO much.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you! 😃
My chronic pain was a result of 3 low back surgeries (Fusions) It evolved into Adhesive Arachnoiditis. My surgeries were in 2010 and Chronic Pain and medications have been my life since then.
Any improvement
Thank you Dr,for your help GOD BLESS YOU.
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A brave youth man while running stepped on rusty nail which went through his sandals and foot ,anglly drove the whole nail thr foot as a show of courage after a while the leg had to be abuttated!
Sorry to hear that.
Thanks. This has clarified a few things for me and I’m sure that since I’ve resumed swimming since gym reopening, my pain levels are very much better, as is my mood and general feeling of well-being. Thanks for the reminder to keep moving.
Very comprehensive. Thank you!
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I"m glad you think so, Tom!
@@DrAndreaFurlan Doctor you have immense knowledge. It is also true that you are very beautiful too.
The symptoms you described are what I’ve been dealing with for about 6 years or more, this is the first I’ve heard of this. Most doctors tried to say it was an inflammatory disorder but test doesn’t support that. I have given up on doctors and just accepted that this is something I just have to live with.
Hope you feel better soon.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Now I have a direction to go. Thank you.
I am 70 this year,been hurting for 12 years,from Shingles..have tryed everything..like you,about done with doctors,they don't get any kind of therapy like this doctor..I just try to keep moving,so I won't stop!!
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Toronto and Canada should be proud of you! Thinking outside the system’s box. Our world needs far more like you. PS maybe video on Boswellia? Also maybe pros/cons of corticosteroid injections would be of value? I’ve found arnica while fairly mild can help if other lotions/potions not tolerated. Thx so much.
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It's actually inside of the box for everyone working with it but unfortunately not common knowledge. Here it is very well presented.
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Outside the Canadian box.
Mind body work and gradual increase in exercise is the one thing that drastically helped me with central sensitization. I went through so many invasive procedures including injections and all that, all I did was irritate my nerves. There were medication that helped but they lost effectiveness overtime
Hi Nicole, I'm so glad you are validating this information. I'll pin your comment so people can read it at the top.
I will also add that low-dose opioids did help me over that hump because when you start moving more initially there will be more pain, but knowing I had medication to fall back on if I flared up was very helpful. Now I have reduced to extremely low doses and hope to discontinue except for emergencies. But I’m one of those people that doesn’t get bad side effects from them. I should point out that my initial diagnosis was interstitial cystitis and pudendal neuralgia. These are excruciating conditions that were often blamed on either inflammation or nerve damage even though Recent research suggests that central sensitization plays a big part in these conditions. People see me on a bicycle and they can’t believe I would be doing such a thing with pelvic pain but I’m proof that mind-body and what I call “exposure therapy” works!
@@nicolemarieb.7044 Do you know doctor Hibner in Arizona? He is leading doctor for PN and pelvic pain. I can't believe you can ride a bike! THAT IS AMAZING! How long did it take to do more advanced exercise?? I'm just walking around my Cul de Sac.
@@nicolemarieb.7044 What mind body work do you do?
This is the video I’m looking for.
Thank you so much! Such a great and inspiring explanation and video that you see people healing!
Thank you, Madam,Dr,Andrea Furlan for your Good advised, Yes,You are 100% Right. I appriseart.Dr,6 years all time pain Madication but i no take the pain Madication 1 large full my pain Madication. No.take 1 tab.My Wonself my body handle. You are right.New i flow the your Video. I respect for you.Next Video i am writing, Thanks.
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Doc , you really are a gem. 💖Is there any doctor in Tampa. 😎Fl that thinks like you and knows this stuff to help me here? Wish you were here. 👍🇺🇸
Thank you for your kind words . I hope you can find a doctor that will help you.
Any places here in Tampa with your kind of knowledge? Please reply. 😊⭐️⭐️
Thanks a lot for your podcast about central sensation dr. Andrea Furlan.
From now on I’m referring to you as “Dr. HOPE!” Abundant Blessings...
Blessings to you too
This is me 24 7 pain cronic pain I’m listening 👂 thank u 🙏
I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope you get better soon.
Good afternoon dear doctor I am listening
Great
Thank you Dr Andrea Furlan 🙏
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You are such a wonderful doctor !!!!! ♥️
Thank you! 😊
thank you very educational
I am so grateful for your videos. The thrust towards balance is so useful to me -- movement with rest, mindfulness with activity, take your time. I started the exercises for stenosis+ and, though I can't even get to the "easy" of 8 repetitions yet, I notice a difference just adding in once a week for starters. Have started the chair cycle -- that one is a keeper. Swimming again now that pools have reopened in the US. Do you have a video for back pain exercises in the water?
You are so welcome!
The great medical education.
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Amazing video ma'am thanks 👍👌👍GOD bless you all the best 👌 👍 👍❤
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Always interesting and informative 👏
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