Publications by authors named "Oktay Faysal Tertemİz"

Objectives: The Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) is the target of interventional procedures in musculoskeletal pain, especially headaches, due to its role in the autonomic nervous system. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of transnasal sphenopalatine ganglion blockade (SPGB) on pain, functional capacity, sleep, and depression in fibromyalgia patients.

Methods: The hospital records of fibromyalgia patients who applied to the Algology outpatient clinic between January and May 2021, unresponsive to standard medical treatments, and underwent six sessions of bilateral transnasal SPGB at 10-day intervals were analyzed retrospectively.

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It has recently been observed that microorganisms in the gut can regulate brain processes through the gut microbiota-brain axis, affecting pain, depression, and sleep quality. Consequently, prebiotics and probiotics may potentially improve physical, psychological, and cognitive states in those with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who have an altered microbiota balance. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to determine the effects of probiotic and prebiotic treatments on pain, sleep, quality of life, and psychological distress (depression and anxiety) in FMS, 53 female participants with FMS were randomised to receive either: 1) 4 × 10 CFUs per day for the 18 patients in the probiotics group; 2) 10 g dose inulin per day for the 17 patients in the prebiotic group; or 3) a placebo for 8 weeks for the 18 patients in this group.

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Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of obscure pathogenesis without objective diagnostic criteria and is frequently associated with diagnostic delays due to symptomatic heterogeneity. This study aimed at assessing the response to two-point discrimination test in extremities, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score, and Widespread Pain Index (WPI) score in patients with fibromyalgia.

Methods: The patient group consisted of 26 subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia based on the 2016 revision to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 diagnostic criteria, while 25 healthy individuals comprised the control group.

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Background And Purpose: The detoxification process in medication overuse headache is the most difficult process for the patient. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the combination of low dose IV lidocaine and magnesium (100 mg lidocaine and 1.25 mg magnesium) in patients with medication overuse headache during the detoxification process.

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Background /aim: In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of greater occipital nerve (GON) block alone and GON combined with supraorbital nerve (SON) block in the treatment of medication overuse headache (MOH).

Material And Methods: 82 patients were divided into two groups: 41 patients were administered bilateral GON block while the other 41 patients GON + SON block. Nerve blocks were administered every 10 days for a total of 5 sessions.

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Objectives: Palliative care workers have continuous exposure to the emotionally draining effects of pain, suffering, death, grief, and mourning. Burnout syndrome is common among these individuals who accompany patients on the way to death. This study evaluated burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression among care givers.

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Introduction: Intracranial hypotension-induced headache is caused by reduction in the volume or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid. Headache might develop secondary to lumbar puncture. In the detection of intracranial hypotension, when compared with invasive methods, there is a good correlation between ultrasound-guided optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and invasive methods.

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