Nerve Pain - Coping with Neuropathic Sensations

Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, is a sharp, shooting discomfort resulting from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system.
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Nerve Pain FAQ


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How is nerve pain treated?

Nerve pain may be treated with prescribed medicines called neuropathic pain agents, as standard painkillers often do not work. If you have other symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy, these may need to be treated individually. For example, treatment for muscle weakness may involve physiotherapy and walking aids.

What does nerve pain feel like?

Nerve pain often feels like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. Sometimes it can feel as sharp and sudden as an electric shock. You may be very sensitive to touch or cold. You may also experience pain as a result of touch that would not normally be painful, such as something lightly brushing your skin. Nerve pain is often worse at night.

What is nerve pain (neuralgia)?

Nerve pain (neuralgia) is a particular type of pain that often feels like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. It is caused by damage or injury either to the nerves that send messages to your brain to signal pain, or to the brain itself. Nerve pain can be difficult to treat.

What is nerve pain?

Nerve pain, also called neuralgia or neuropathic pain, occurs when a health condition affects the nerves that carry sensations to your brain. Nerve pain can feel different from other kinds of pain. Nerve pain can affect any nerve in your body, but it commonly affects some nerves more than others. Some examples include:

What causes nerve pain?

It is caused by damage or injury either to the nerves that send messages to your brain to signal pain, or to the brain itself. Nerve pain can be difficult to treat. Pain medicines can help, as can non-medicine treatments like exercise, acupuncture and relaxation techniques.

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