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The management of postherpetic neuralgia [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1997
Summary Postherpetic neuralgia is defined as pain persisting, or recurring, at the site of shingles at least three months after the onset of the acute rash. Thus defined, at least half of shingles sufferers over the age of 65 years develop postherpetic neuralgia. In addition to increasing age, less important risk factors for postherpetic
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Distinct effects of fibromyalgia pain, depression and anxiety on perception of affective touch and pain

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and no‐pain controls completed questionnaire‐based ratings of chronic pain, childhood trauma, anxiety and depression. Brief touch stimuli were then administered, including slow brushing at the C‐tactile optimal velocity of 3 cm/s, deep oscillating pressure with a compression sleeve, roboticized ...
Benedetta Albinni, Marisa Zimmerman, Vincent Alasha, Jacob Ross, Lindsey Crankshaw, Sandy R. Hu, Nathaniel Schuster, Laura Case   +7 more
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Diagnosis and management of trigeminal neuropathic pains [PDF]

, 2011
Trigeminal neuropathic pains have presented diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to providers. In addition, knowledge of pathophysiology, current classification systems, taxonomy and phenotyping of these conditions are incomplete.
Napeñas, JJ, Zakrzewska, JM
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Optimising the Therapeutic Window: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis of Pregabalin Dosing Strategies for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, Volume 28, Issue 7, Page 5637-5648, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims Although pregabalin is a first‐line therapy for painful diabetic polyneuropathy (PDPN), its optimal dose–response relationship remains unclear. We conducted a network meta‐analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fixed pregabalin dosages in PDPN patients.
Doyun Kwon, Hee‐Jae Jung, Junho Nam, Jonghae Kim, Eonju Jeon, Sanggyu Kwak   +5 more
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of genetic risk factors for neuropathic pain [PDF]

, 2018
Neuropathic pain (NP) is an increasingly common chronic pain state and a major health burden, affecting approximately 7-10% of the general population. Emerging evidence suggests that genetic factors could partially explain individual susceptibility to NP
Hébert, Harry L., Meng, Weihua, Palmer, Colin N. A., Smith, Blair H., Veluchamy, Abirami   +4 more
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Rapid Resolution of Grade VI Facial Nerve Paralysis in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome With Prompt Dual Antiviral‐Corticosteroid Therapy: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Ramsay Hunt syndrome, caused by varicella‐zoster virus reactivation, presents with facial paralysis, otalgia, and auricular vesicles. A Tanzanian woman with Grade VI facial palsy was treated with acyclovir and prednisolone, recovering to Grade II within 2 weeks.
Jacob Henry Kitundu, Kasimu Ally Juma, Kajiru Gad Kilonzo, Elichilia Robert Shao, Christine Leons Mmanda   +4 more
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Post-herpetic neuralgia

Revista Dor
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Post-herpetic neuralgia is defined as pain persisting for more than three months after the resolution of skin eruptions observed in herpes-zoster.
Charles Amaral de Oliveira, Anita Perpétua Carvalho Rocha de Castro, Susana Abe Miyahira   +2 more
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Treatment of Herpes Zoster [PDF]

, 2006
Resolution of acute pain related to herpes zoster is accelerated with any of the following: oral acyclovir (Zovirax) 800 mg five times daily for seven days; valacyclovir (Valtrex) 1,000 mg three times daily for seven days; or famciclovir (Famvir) 750 mg ...
Britigan, Denise H., Holten, Keith B.
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Comparing Real‐Time and Recalled Ratings of Phantom Limb Pain Intensity

Pain Practice, Volume 26, Issue 5, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Evidence‐based practice relies on accurate measurement of healthcare conditions. However, measurement of phantom limb pain after amputation can be challenging due to the varying intensity, duration, and quality of pain episodes.
Kierra J. Falbo, Henry L. Wyneken, Andrew H. Hansen, Tonya L. Rich   +3 more
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Local injection of a freshly manufactured 35 kDa hyaluronan fragment reduces neuropathic and inflammatory pain: A clinical study

European Journal of Inflammation
To investigate the ability of the 35 kDa low-molecular-weight hyaluronan fragment (HA35) to relieve neuropathic and inflammatory pain, including postherpetic neuralgia and shoulder, neck, back and temporomandibular pain.
FengHe Xu, Dylan Treger, Xinyue Ma, XiaoXiao Jia, Joshua H Shofaro, Taivanbat Ganbaatar, Munkh-Amgalan Gantumur, Jessica Hui, Mizhou Hui, Chao Meng   +9 more
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