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Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 4/2010

01.08.2010

Headache in Multiple Sclerosis

verfasst von: Norman Putzki, Zaza Katsarava

Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Ausgabe 4/2010

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Abstract

Pain, including headache, is a frequent complaint of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Prevalence of headache in patients with MS was reported to be higher than 50%, but it is uncertain if this is different than what is seen in the general population. Nonetheless, it is possible that MS and headaches are comorbid. Case reports illustrated that isolated MS lesions (eg, in “strategic” regions like the midbrain) may cause severe headaches often resembling migraine. Furthermore, the role of MS disease-modifying agents needs to be taken into consideration. Mode of action and side effect profiles differ, and treatment per se may sometimes trigger headache in patients with MS. Thorough evaluation of headache in patients with MS is crucial to optimize patient management to help improve quality of life.
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Metadaten
Titel
Headache in Multiple Sclerosis
verfasst von
Norman Putzki
Zaza Katsarava
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2010
Verlag
Current Science Inc.
Erschienen in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Ausgabe 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-010-0126-6

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