Neuropathic pain in pregnant Turkish women with lumbopelvic pain and its impact on health-related quality of life

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of neuropathic pain in pregnant women and to state its in-fluence on the functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in terms of physical, social,and emotional functioning.Methods: A total of 90 pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain (LPP) and non-pregnant and healthycontrols were included. The presence of neuropathic pain was determined using the Leeds assess-ment of neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANNS) questionnaire. The HRQoL was assessed usingthe Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and the functional status was evaluated using the OswestryDisability Index (ODI). The severity of pain was measured using a visual analog scale.Results: The LANNS score was ≥12 in 34 pregnant women (37.8%). The prevalence of neuropathicpain was higher in pregnant women with LPP (odds ratio=6.22; 95% confidence interval=2.68-14.44)(p