Journal of Multiple Sclerosis
ISSN - 2376-0389NLM - 101654564
Feketova S
University Hospital Limbova 5,
833 05 Bratislava
Slovakia
Research Article
Pain in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence and Characteristics of Various Pain Conditions
Author(s): Feketova S, Waczulikova I, Kukumberg P and Mares JFeketova S, Waczulikova I, Kukumberg P and Mares J
Introduction: Pain is a key symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but the prevalence of pain in MS and its impact on quality of life of the patients is still underestimated.
Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the occurrence of pain in MS patients, to identify the pain conditions and the relationship to important demographic variables (age, gender, type of MS) and to determine its impact on quality of life.
Methods: Questionnaires on pain and health-related quality of life were sent to 307 patients with definitive MS diagnose. All patients with painful sensations were examined with aim to diagnose central and peripheral neuropathic and nociceptive pain.
Results: Out of 220 responders 92% reported at least one type of pain or unpleasant pain sensation. Pain was more freque.. View More»
