Treatments perceived to be helpful for neuropathic pain after traumatic spinal cord injury: A multicenter cross-sectional survey study

This study investigates which treatments individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) find helpful for neuropathic pain (NeuP). It looks at both medications and non-drug therapies. The study found that opioids, cannabinoids, and massage were frequently reported as helpful, even though clinical guidelines often recommend other treatments first. Combining opioids with exercise appeared to increase the perceived helpfulness of pain management for those with SCI.

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  Non-tramadol opioids, cannabinoids, and anti-epileptics were the pharmacological treatments most often rated as helpful for neuropathic pain.
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  Massage, body position adjustment, and relaxation therapy were the non-pharmacological treatments most often rated as helpful for neuropathic pain.
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  Participants who combined opioids and exercise reported greater helpfulness in neuropathic pain treatment compared to those using opioids alone.