Neuropathic-like pain in psoriatic arthritis: evidence of abnormal pain processing

ConclusionNeuropathic-like pain as evidence of abnormal pain processing is common in patients with PsA. It is associated with higher disease activity and fibromyalgia. A significant proportion of patients had ‘possible neuropathic-like’ pain with intermediate disease and symptom score suggesting neuropathic-like pain as evidence of abnormal pain processing is a continuum rather than concurrent fibromyalgia.Key Points• Neuropathic pain is prevalent in psoriatic arthritis.• Higher levels of pain, disease activity, fatigue, depression, anxiety and comorbidities in Psoriatic arthritis.• Increased pain severity is associated with increased disease activity, fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research