Treatment of Sjögren Syndrome with Chronic Neuropathic Pain

Chronic neuropathic pain is a recognised complication in patients with Sjögren syndrome, and its management requires a tailored pharmacological approach distinct from general Sjögren syndrome care.

This protocol addresses patients with Sjögren syndrome who present with chronic neuropathic pain. The co-occurrence of neuropathic pain alongside the primary disease adds a specific therapeutic consideration, including careful attention to how selected agents may interact with existing dryness symptoms.

Treatment approach

The structured regimen for this scenario involves oral agents from a specific class of neuropathic pain medications. The full protocol — including selection between available options and relevant clinical caveats — is available via the link below.

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References

DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-216114

Patients with chronic neuropathic pain may require the use of gabapentin, pregabalin or amitriptyline (paying attention to potential exacerbations of dryness symptoms).

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