Neuropathic Pain

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Treating CRPS-Associated Neuropathic Pain With EGF Receptor Inhibition

A single infusion of cetuximab was not associated with relief from therapy-resistant neuropathic pain.

Live-Attenuated Zoster Vaccine Reduces Herpes Zoster Pain and Neuralgia

Live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccine protects against postherpetic neuralgia even when [herpes zoster] occurs despite vaccination.

Neuropathic Pain in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy

For patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, the presence of neuropathic pain leads to worsened disability and disease outcome.

Age Stratified CSF-TP Improves Diagnostic Specificity of CIDP

Updating the upper reference limits for CSF-TP according to age may aid in eliminating chances of misdiagnosing CIDP.

Noted Absence of IgM Monoclonal Gammopathy in Anti-MAG Neuropathy

The occurrence of anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) without IgM monoclonal gammopathy is possible in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.

Fluoroquinolone Use Linked to Increased Peripheral Neuropathy Risk

According to the results of a nested case-control study, oral fluoroquinolone exposure appears to be associated with an increased risk of incident peripheral neuropathy.

Structured Medical Management Improves Trigeminal Neuralgia Outcomes

A structured medical management program was found to improve outcomes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia after 2 years.

Are Herbal Products Effective for Treating Neuropathic Pain?

According to the results of a recent review, there is “insufficient” evidence to conclude that either nutmeg or St John’s wort are effective in helping treat pain in neuropathic conditions.

Mirogabalin May Alleviate Pain Associated With Postherpetic Neuralgia

Mirogabalin was found to be safe, well tolerated, and effective at alleviating postherpetic neuralgia-associated pain.

Discord Found in Clinician-, Criteria-Based Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

There is disagreement between clinical diagnosis and criteria-based diagnosis of fibromyalgia.