neuropathic pain Flashcards
1
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what
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abnormal functioning of sensory nerves delivering abnormal and painful signals to brain
2
Q
causes
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shingles nerve damage from surgery MS diabetes trigeminal neuralgia complex regional pain syndrome
3
Q
typical features
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burning tingling pins + needles electric shock loss touch sensation
4
Q
DN4 questionnaire
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assess characteristic of pain and examinatino
score of 4+ indicates neuropathic pain
5
Q
first line medications
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amitryptiline
duloxetine
gabapentin
pregabalin
6
Q
Mx - option for flares
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tramadol
7
Q
Mx if trigeminal neuralgia
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carbamazepine
8
Q
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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areas affected by abnormal nerve functioning causing neuropathic pain and abnormal sensation
usually isolated to one limb
usually triggered by injury
9
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - features
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painful and hypersensitive swell colour change temp changes sweating
