Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain condition that develops when nerve fibers have become damaged or dysfunctional as a result of tissue injury. Damaged nerve fibers may change nerve function at the site of the injury, resulting in misfired or incorrect signals being sent to pain centers in the brain. Phantom limb pain is an example of damaged nerve fibers sending the wrong signals to areas of the brain, causing pain.
Learn about your treatment options
The first step in treating your pain is to get an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms. Based on your diagnosis, you and your doctor can determine your best treatment options. At The Pain Center, we offer traditional and state-of-the-art therapies to treat your pain and help get you back to your normal activities.
Causes of Neuropathic Pain
The cause of neuropathic pain is relatively unknown, but some lifestyle choices, traumatic injuries, and genetic factors may lead to the development of neuropathic pain. Some common causes of neuropathic pain include:
- Alcohol abuse
- Amputation
- Chemotherapy
- Diabetes
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Shingles
Neuropathic Pain Symptoms
Symptoms of neuropathic pain may include:
- Shooting, burning or throbbing pain throughout the body
- Tingling and numbness in the limbs
How to Treat Neuropathic Pain
Mild neuropathic pain may only require conservative treatments such as rest, ice and nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for adequate pain relief. Moderate to severe cases of neuropathic pain may benefit from transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or spinal cord stimulation, depending on the nerves that have been affected. Injections or nerve blocks may also be administered for neuropathic pain that affects specific tissues and muscle groups.
Get the care you need within 24 hours*
We know when you’re looking for relief for your chronic pain, you can’t wait any longer than you already have. This is why we can schedule you with an appointment within 24 hours at most of our pain centers across the Valley, so you can start your journey to life-long pain relief as soon as tomorrow.