Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain

is often described as a shooting or burning pain. It can go away on its own but is often chronic. Sometimes it is unrelenting and severe, and sometimes it comes and goes. It often is the result of nerve damage or a malfunctioning nervous system The impact of nerve damage is a change in nerve function both at the site of the injury and areas around it. Entrapment Neuropathy A trapped or pinched nerve at the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, lower leg, or foot. Common examples of nerve entrapment include carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome (neck), or piriformis syndrome. Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy first develops in the longest nerves of the body in a "glove and stocking" distribution to the hands and feet. There are numerous causes of peripheral neuropathy, including certain hereditary conditions, viral diseases, liver or kidney failure, and toxins, as well as diseases such as diabetes, vascular disease, and rheumatoid conditions.Peripheral neuropathy can be a motor, sensory or autonomic in nature. Phantom Limb Pain Phantom limb pain occurs in some people after the amputation of an arm or leg. Although the exact cause of phantom limb pain is unknown, it appears to result when the nerves and the brain send faulty signals to the limb as the circuitry attempts to "rewire" itself. Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a type of nerve pain that can occur following a viral infection of herpes zoster "shingles" in the nervous system. Post-herpetic neuralgia aching or stabbing pain occurs in areas where the shingles rash developed. The skin in such areas may feel extra sensitive, especially in white-colored scars. Post Traumatic Neuropathy Post Traumatic Neuropathy occurs after injury or medical procedures, such as surgery or injection. Nerve pain symptoms may arise at the injury site and nerve path. Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a cause of severe pain in the face and jaw. Shocking, electric "lightening" pains typically precede dull aching pain. Trigeminal neuralgia usually affects only one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is unknown, but it develops where the trigeminal nerve is compressed, pinched, or irritated