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Central Pain Syndrome (CPS) is a neurological disorder consisting of agonizing pain signals of many differing types at once: Burning Freezing Shocking Aching Crushing Spasticity It has been characterized as the worst pain known to man. It is caused by damage to or injury of the Central Nervous System (CNS), which includes the brain, brainstem and spinal cord; its causes include but are not limited to: Stroke MS Epilepsy Head & spinal cord injuries Aneurysms Tumors Infections It is estimated that close to 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from CPS. It is aggressive, never ending and disabling, making normal life immensely painful and incredibly difficult. The medications and treatments used to fight it are very limited and highly ineffective. There is presently no cure. Our Mission: To increase understanding of Central Pain Syndrome, its symptoms, causes, and treatments; To help ensure quality medical care for those suffering from CPS; To energize science to find a better treatments, and eventually a cure for the disease; To improve the lives of patients, their caregivers and families; To create a network of people dedicated to achieving these goals.