neuropathic
From Nerve Damage
Plain-language definition
Caused by damage to nerves. Neuropathic pain after herpes zoster ophthalmicus can persist long after the rash resolves (postherpetic neuralgia).
Where this term comes up
“Gabapentin and memantine are medications used for various neuro-ophthalmic conditions, particularly nystagmus and neuropathic pain.”
Medication · Gabapentin and Memantine
“The result is reduced neuronal excitability in overactive circuits - whether those circuits are generating seizure activity, neuropathic pain signals, or the unstable eye-movement output that produces nystagmus.”
Medication · Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Related glossary terms
- pendular
Swinging Like a Pendulum
- neuro-ophthalmic
Nerve-Eye Related
- nystagmus
Involuntary Eye Movements
- monocular
One-Eye
- demyelination
Nerve Insulation Damage
- FDA
Food and Drug Administration
A note on medical context
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