Central Sensitivity Syndrome Conditions
Aside from fibromyalgia and CFS, the following conditions are also considered CSS. Some of these may co-exist with fibromyalgia or CFS:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Interstitial cystitis or pain in the bladder
- Idiopathic low back pain
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
- Restless legs syndrome
- Primary dysmenorrhea or painful period cramps
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Multiple chemical sensitivity
- Migraine and headache
Psychiatric disorders are also common for those who have CSS. Research shows that the reason is that these disorders are linked to the dysregulation of similar neurotransmitters, to the dysregulation in CSS on the various regions of the brain and that of the psychiatric disorders.
The following psychiatric conditions that are known to overlap with the CSS are the following:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Panic attack
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Major depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Bipolar disorder
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