Pain

Question 1

Management of diabetic neuropathy

Answer 1

Now managed in the same way as all forms of neuropathic pain

Question 2

First line treatment of neuropathic pain

Answer 2

Amitriptyline, duloxetine, gabapentin, pregabalin

Question 3

2nd line treatment of neuropathic pain

Answer 3

Try any of the 3 other first line agents

Question 4

What can be used as rescue therapy for exacerbations of neuropathic pain

Answer 4

Tramadol

Question 5

Localised neuropathic pain treatment option

Answer 5

Topical capsaicin

Question 6

Treatment of gastroparesis with diabetes

Answer 6

Metoclopramide, domperidone or erythromycin (prokinetic agents)