Pain in AQP4-IgG-positive and MOG-IgG-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.

Susanna AsseyerFelix SchmidtClaudia ChienMichael ScheelKlemens RuprechtJudith Bellmann-StroblAlexander Ulrich BrandtFriedemann Paul

Published in: Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical (2018)

Pain is a frequent symptom of patients with MOG-IgG-pos. NMOSD and is as important as in AQP4-IgG-pos. and AQP4/MOG-IgG-neg. NMOSD. Despite its impact on quality of life, pain is insufficiently alleviated by medication.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
healthcare
emergency department