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Lehofer, M; Liebmann, PM; Moser, M; Schauenstein, K.
Nervousness and pain sensitivity: I. A positive correlation.
Psychiatry Res. 1998; 79(1):51-53
Doi: 10.1016/S0165-1781(98)00023-7
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Liebmann-Holzmann Peter
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Moser Maximilian
- Schauenstein Konrad
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- Abstract:
- Neuroanatomical studies suggest a close interrelationship between brainstem centers regulating arousal and pain sensitivity. Nervousness, as assessed with a Visual Analog Scale, and pain sensitivity, as assessed with a cold pressor test, were used to clarify whether a physiological association of nervousness and pain sensitivity can be found in healthy subjects. Forty healthy volunteers were included in the study. We demonstrate a significant positive correlation between self-rated nervousness and pain threshold. These data suggest that there is a coupling between nervousness and endogenous pain control. Based on the results, a nervousness-pain-threshold quotient was calculated as a possible measure of the interrelationship of the endogenous pain control system to autonomic activity. A different nervousness-pain-threshold quotient, indicating a different coupling, may provide information on changes in accessory neurophysiologic functions.
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