Brachial neuritis: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Brachial neuritis: treatment. Oral prednisolone, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Treatment of acute pain
- Oral prednisolone
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Slow release opiates
Treatment of second pain phase
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Rehabilitation
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Synonyms
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References
- Santana L, Amparo Gutierrez A. Neuralgic amyotrophy. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2009; 11:85–89.
- van Eijk JJJ, van Alfen N, Berrevoets M, van der Wilt GJ, Pillen S, Engelen BGM. Evaluation of prednisolone treatment in the acute phase of neuralgic amyotrophy: an observational study. JNNP 2009; 80:1120–1124.
- Van Eijk JJ, Groothuis JT, Van Alfen N. Neuralgic amyotrophy: an update on diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment. Muscle Nerve 2016; 53:337-350.
