How do you approach pain management in patients with idiopathic polyneuropathy?
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Neurology · Yale
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There are a few different guidelines/recommendations depending on which professional society you search. However, I tend to adhere most closely to the table cited below, with an approach that looks something like:
First line:
- Gabapentin 300mg TID titrating up to 1000mg TID
- Pregabalin 75mg BID titra...
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Neurology · Northwell Health
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Painful neuropathy is typically most symptomatic when disrupting sleep and TCA HS promotes sleep onset while moderating dysesthesias.
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Neurology · Cleveland Clinic
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Gabapentin
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