Co-occurring depression and pain in multiple sclerosis

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2013 Nov;24(4):703-15. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2013.06.001. Epub 2013 Jul 23.

Abstract

Depression and pain are highly prevalent among individuals with multiple sclerosis, and they often co-occur. The purpose of this article is to summarize the literature and theory related to the comorbidity of pain and depression and describe how their presence can impact individuals with multiple sclerosis. Additionally, the article discusses how existing treatments of pain and depression could be adapted to address shared mechanisms and overcome barriers to treatment utilization.

Keywords: Depression; Multiple sclerosis; Pain.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Depression / psychology
  • Depression / therapy*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Multiple Sclerosis / epidemiology*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / psychology
  • Pain / epidemiology*
  • Pain / psychology
  • Pain Management*
  • Prevalence
  • Quality of Life / psychology*