Painful tonic spasm in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders: Prevalence, clinical implications and treatment options.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2017.07.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Painful tonic spasm (PTS) is a common symptom in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). This study aimed to obtain further insights into the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment of PTS in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; painful tonic; neuromyelitis optica; tonic spasm ... See more keywords
Cannabis extract for the treatment of painful tonic spasms in a patient with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102278
Abstract: Painful tonic spasm (PTS) is a common yet debilitating symptom in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), especially those with longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis. Although carbamazepine is an effective treatment, it poses the risk… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; painful tonic; spectrum disorder; neuromyelitis optica ... See more keywords
Complete Relief of Painful Tonic Seizures in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder by Satralizumab Treatment
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9036-21
Abstract: Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody against interleukin-6 receptors, has been approved for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Several reports have described the effectiveness of satralizumab against neuropathic pain in patients with NMOSD, but… read more here.
Keywords: neuromyelitis optica; optica spectrum; tonic seizures; spectrum disorder ... See more keywords