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Neuropathic Pain (nerve pain)

Neuropathic (nerve) pain is caused by damage, disease or dysfunction in the nervous system.
Neuropathic pain can include any or several of the following: shooting, radiating, tingling, crawling, stabbing or burning pain; feeling heat or coldness; pins and needles; electric shocks; numbness.
In many cases of neuropathic pain, external stimuli that are not normally painful (such as a breeze) can cause pain.
Untreated pain can have a significant impact on quality of life.
Medication alone is not the answer; a multimodal approach to treatment is required.
Pain management is most effective when patients implement pain management strategies in their everyday lives (self-management).