Dr. Martin Abrahamson at NPR answer questions about diabetes. A listener wants advice on treating diabetic neuropathy, a painful condition caused by circulation problems. Dr. Abrahamson offer two drug options--Cymbalta and Lyrica--for relieving the painful condition.
Read moreAn estimated 20 million people in the United States suffer from peripheral neuropathy, marked by the degeneration of nerves and in some... Read more »
There is pain in MS. It can be acute or chronic, generally categorized as neuropathic, musculoskeletal, or tertiary. Let's begin looking... Read more »
Until now, opioids have not been considered to be very effective for neuropathic (nerve) pain. They have been a second- or third-line... Read more »
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It has been established that there is pain in MS. I have talked about neuropathic pain and musculoskeletal pain, which is generally... Read more »
A new epilepsy med shows promise for treating several central nervous system conditions. Eslicarbazepine (ESL) fully eliminated seizures in 24... Read more »
One researcher says there are not enough meds available to treat the increasingly common disorder known as neuropathic pain. Wyeth's John A. Butera... Read more »
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of Lyrica in the treatment of neuropathic pain. This international study is currently... Read more »
Two new drug treatments are making strides in treating neuropathic pain. One drug, Lyrica (pregabalin), has been approved by the European Commission... Read more »
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Patients who live with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), pain in the anterior, or front of the knee, find that it gets worse as they walk up or... Read more »