Comparison of Neuropathic Pain in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder and Multiple Sclerosis
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 124-130, 2020.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-782067
ABSTRACT
3) of the pain in domains of tingling/prickling sensation (p=0.024), mechanical allodynia (p=0.027), sudden pain attacks (p=0.018), and thermal hyperalgesia (p=0.002) were significantly more frequent in NMOSD compared to MS patients. Among the patients experiencing pain with a neuropathic component, total pain-related interference (p=0.045) scores were significantly higher in NMOSD patients than in MS patients. In daily life, pain interfered with normal work (p=0.045) and relationships with other people (p=0.039) more often in NMOSD patients than in MS patients. Although pain medication was prescribed more frequently in NMOSD patients, the percentage of patients experiencing medication-related pain relief was lower in those patients.CONCLUSIONS:
The severity of neuropathic pain and the pain-related interference in daily life were greater in NMOSD patients than in MS patients. Individualized analgesic management should be considered based on a comprehensive understanding of neuropathic pain in these patients.
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Main subject:
Referral and Consultation
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Sensation
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Sex Ratio
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Neuromyelitis Optica
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Hyperalgesia
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Korea
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Neuralgia
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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