Abstract
We present a case of Sjögren's syndrome with a painful peripheral neuropathy where pain control required both anti-inflammatory and sympatholytic treatments. This case suggests that the pain in some inflammatory disorders with nerve injury may have a component mediated by an alpha adrenergic receptor.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Action Potentials / physiology
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Inflammation / physiopathology*
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Lidocaine / therapeutic use
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Nerve Block
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Pain / physiopathology
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Pain Management*
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Peripheral Nerves / physiology
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Phentolamine / therapeutic use
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Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*
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Stellate Ganglion
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Sural Nerve / physiology
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Sympathetic Nervous System / physiopathology*