With the upper right quadrantr abdominal pain which is experienced by so many porphyria patients, usually in a matter of hours of the administration of glucose, pain will subside or go into complete remission. Neuropathic pain is also a part of porphyria. This pain can be somewhat reduced by the use of Neurontin which is used to curtail seizure activity in the porphyria patient. Some specific chronic pains comes is located in the mouth, and jaw. Having chronic pain often causes the porphyria patient to experience inactivity.
Inactivity can cause weight gain and loss of strength and stamina.
Loss of sleep can cause irritability, fatigue and dependency on medications and alcohol in an attempt to facilitate sleep. Mood swings can lead to damaged relationships, depression, inability to handle stress, and difficulties at work and at home. Financial strain also can result from efforts to meet medical bills, pay for medications and loss of income due to time off from work. While porphyria patients are to avoid alcohol, some porphyria patients have a Chemical dependency resulting from chronic pain. Reliance on medications can impair clear thinking, cause physical complications and emotional distress.