Immunological mechanism of postherpetic neuralgia and effect of pregabalin treatment on the mechanism: a prospective single-arm observational study
Aysel Mercan, Sema Tuncer Uzun, Sevgi Keleş, Gülçin Hacıbeyoğlu, Resül Yılmaz, Ruhıye Reıslı
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although neuropathic pain is a severe and common pain, its pathophysiology has not been elucidated yet. Studies in recent years have focused on the immune system's role in the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of immunological mechanisms in neuropathic pain and the effect of pregabalin by measuring immunological marker levels in peripheral blood before and after pregabalin treatment in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) patients with neuropathic pain. METHODS: ) cell ratios were measured in peripheral blood samples before treatment and after 3 months of treatment. RESULTS: = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS: Immunological mechanisms play an essential role in the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain, immunologically based treatment approach will be the critical point of treatment.