Table 3.
Response of the participants to the Douleur Neuropathique 4 questionnaire
| Yes, n (%) | No, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Does the pain have one or more of the following characteristics? | ||
| Burning | 150 (43.0) | 199 (57.0) |
| Painful cold | 94 (26.9) | 255 (73.1) |
| Electric shocks | 79 (22.6) | 270 (77.4) |
| Is the pain associated with one or more of the following symptoms in the same area? | ||
| Tingling | 124 (35.5) | 225 (64.5) |
| Pins and needles | 111 (31.8) | 238 (68.2) |
| Numbness | 162 (46.4) | 187 (53.6) |
| Itching | 66 (18.9) | 283 (81.1) |
| Is the pain located in an area where the physical examination may reveal one or more of the following characteristics? | ||
| Hypoesthesia to touch | 45 (12.9) | 304 (87.1) |
| Hypoesthesia to pinprick | 38 (10.9) | 311 (89.1) |
| In the painful area, can the pain be caused or increased by: Brushing? | 16 (4.6) | 333 (95.4) |