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Assessing the Impact of Pharmacologic Intervention on the Quality of Life in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and Fibromyalgia

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Chronic, neuropathic pain may be secondary to myriad etiologies including diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia. It is a debilitating condition that imposes a significant burden on individuals and society alike. This article will review various instruments designed to assess quality of life (QoL) and key data assessing QoL of patients suffering from these diseases as well as currently available pharmacologic agents for symptomatic management. As basic and clinical science progress over the next few years, along with the introduction of novel pharmacologic agents, we anticipate greater potential for pain intervention and improvement in the quality of life of our patients.

Source: Pain Medicine

DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2007.00350.x

Authors: Stephanie C. Wu, James S. Wrobel, David G. Armstrong

Institution: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Language: English

Topic: Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1997704722