Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

What type of pain is frequently described as shooting or burning pain?

neuropathic pain, It is caused by damage to the nervous system, often resulting from conditions such as diabetes or nerve injuries.

What type of patient is at risk for Thalamic Pain Syndrome?

a post-stroke patient.

Thalamic Pain Syndrome

A condition characterized by severe pain following a thalamic stroke, often described as spontaneous burning or aching pain on the affected side of the body.

The _____ is the primary pain center in the brain.

Thalamus

What is peripheral neuropathy pain involving multiple nerves called?

Polyneuropathy

Peripheral pain is initiated or caused by a primary ____ or dysfunction in the peripheral nervous system.

lesion

polyneuropathy

A condition characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness resulting from damage to multiple peripheral nerves.

mononeuropathy

A condition affecting a single peripheral nerve, resulting in localized pain, numbness, or weakness.

Radiculalgia

Pain that radiates from the back or neck along a nerve due to compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root.

What infections are a common cause of neuropathic pain?

Infections such as herpes zoster (shingles), Lyme disease, and HIV can lead to neuropathic pain by damaging peripheral nerves.

What surgical procedure is a common cause of neuropathic pain?

Amputations as well as nerve related surgeries, such as carpal tunnel release surgeries.

(TN) Trigeminal Neuralgia

A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, characterized by severe facial pain episodes, often triggered by light stimuli.

What is the most common cause of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) which presents at a younger age?

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Although TN is typically caused by a dysfunction in the trigeminal nerve itself, a lesion within the ____ nervous system may also cause similar problems.

Central

What is the most common chronic benign headache?

Migraine

Name some types of benign recurrent headaches;

migraine

tension

cluster

chronic daily

What is the most common benign headache is the male population?

Cluster headaches