Symptoms of chronic pain syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome is a troublesome condition that takes a toll on your physical as well as mental health. While the pain is usually near-constant, there can be episodes of intense pain due to increases in triggers, including stress, depression, or activity. The most common symptoms of chronic pain syndrome include:
Pain
Pain is the primary and most common symptom of chronic pain syndrome. It can be due to an injury affecting any of the tendons, bursae, or ligaments surrounding the joint, pinching or nerves, or muscle spasms. Pain in this condition can also be a feature of inflammatory joint conditions such as joint infections, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Rarely, it can be secondary to a cancer of the bone or cartilage within a joint.
The pain can vary in severity – and may range from throbbing/dull pain to sharp, intense pain. The pain can be in the form of headache, low back pain, pain in the shins, neck, and shoulder.