What is opioid induced hyperalgesia?
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia is a condition characterized by dramatically increased sensitivity to painful stimuli (hyperesthesia) and/or pain elicited by a normally non-painful stimulus (allodynia). It occurs in some patients receiving chronic opioid therapy.
How do members experience opioid induced hyperalgesia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with opioid induced hyperalgesia*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for opioid induced hyperalgesia*
Who has opioid induced hyperalgesia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 8 |