Promising psychosocial treatments for pain in MS

April 29th, 2011 by kathibbetson

For some people with MS, medicines can provide complete relief from pain,but many pain sufferers do not achieve adequate pain relief by pharmacological means

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Pain in multiple sclerosis part 3 – Secondary pain

February 25th, 2011 by kathibbetson

Data available in research literature on pain management is sadly lacking so symptom management in MS represents a primary focus for health care professionals.

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Pain in multiple sclerosis part 2 – Neurogenic pain

February 24th, 2011 by kathibbetson

Half of all people with MS will experience pain from time to time because of the condition. Fortunately for most, the pain is usually mild. But, for a small number, pain is a more severe and ongoing symptom that may need specialised assessment and treatment.

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Pain in MS – part 1

February 23rd, 2011 by kathibbetson

approximately two thirds of people with MS experience pain at some time during the course of the disease; pain is under-treated; and that pain is associated with depression, anxiety and fatigue although not the sole cause of these symptoms.

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