Hepatitis C-related cryoglobulinemic neuropathy: potential role of oxcarbazepine for pain control.

Author: CarusoPaola, Dal BenMatteo, GazzinSilvia, MorettiRita, TiribelliClaudio

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Original Abstract of the Article :
Peripheral neuropathy is one most common, limiting and invalidating neurological symptom in subjects with hepatitis C virus and mixed cryoglobulinemia. Notably, the medical therapy proposed to eradicate HCV, can frequently exacerbate the painful neuropathy. Therefore, neuropathy therapies are insuff...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5785793/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Hepatitis C and Neuropathy: Seeking Relief in a Desert of Pain

The realm of [neurology] faces the challenge of treating chronic pain associated with various conditions, including those related to [hepatitis C virus (HCV)]. This research investigates the use of oxcarbazepine for pain control in patients with HCV-related cryoglobulinemic neuropathy, a debilitating condition characterized by nerve damage. The authors discuss the limitations of current treatment options and explore the potential of oxcarbazepine as a novel approach to managing neuropathy pain.

Oxcarbazepine: A Potential Oasis in the Desert of Pain

The research highlights the challenges of managing HCV-related cryoglobulinemic neuropathy, a condition that can cause significant pain and disability. Current treatments, such as immunosuppressive drugs and intravenous immunoglobulin, have shown variable success and are often associated with substantial side effects. This research suggests that oxcarbazepine, an anticonvulsant drug, may offer a potential alternative for pain control, with a lower risk of adverse events. While further studies are needed to confirm its efficacy, oxcarbazepine holds promise as a new approach to managing neuropathy pain in HCV patients.

Navigating the Pain of Neuropathy

This research emphasizes the need for innovative and safe treatments for HCV-related cryoglobulinemic neuropathy, a condition that can significantly impact patient quality of life. Oxcarbazepine offers a potential pathway for relief, with a lower risk of side effects compared to current treatments. This study paves the way for further exploration of oxcarbazepine and other novel approaches to managing neuropathy pain in HCV patients.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research highlights the challenges of managing chronic pain in HCV patients with cryoglobulinemic neuropathy. While current treatments have limitations, oxcarbazepine emerges as a potential oasis in the desert of pain, offering hope for relief with a lower risk of side effects. This research encourages further investigation into oxcarbazepine and other novel approaches to treating this debilitating condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-07-16
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-02
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29370761

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC5785793

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