title: Overcoming the challenges of neuropathic pain.
abstract: Neuropathic pain can originate from a variety of conditions. Early treatment is vital. Nurses have an important role in initiating treatment and providing ongoing pain management and support for patients.
authors.affiliation: Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. mandy.wilson@tfh.nuth.northy.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Mandy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D009407:Nerve Block; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents