DPNP can greatly affect a patient’s quality of life and is very difficult to treat and should be referred to a specialist. The symptoms associated with DPNP are:
- Shooting, burning, tingling sensations
- Worse at night, but not with exercise
- May be minor or cause considerable pain and disruption to sleep, work, social activities
- May be acute or chronic
There is good evidence that several pharmalogical agents can improve symptom control and quality of life in patients with DPNP. The evidence base for direct comparison of different agents is limited. For more information please read:
