These fibers are covered with tissues that act as a type of insulation. Sometimes, after an injury, only the fibers are damaged. In the more serious scenarios, both the fibers and tissues are damaged. In some cases, the nerve is completely cut.
Without properly functioning nerves, you are likely to experience uncomfortable or even painful sensations. These occur because the nerves are not able to carry the correct signals from the brain to the spinal cord. The signs of nerve damage include the following:. Nerve damage tends to be worse in the part of the body that was injured.
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I Accept Show Purposes. Examples of a Pain Journal. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sometimes it can be as sharp and sudden as an electric shock. People with neuropathic pain are often very sensitive to touch or cold and can experience pain as a result of stimuli that would not normally be painful, such as brushing the skin. People who have nerve pain often find that it interferes with important parts of life such as sleep, sex, work and exercise.
Some people with nerve pain become angry and frustrated, and may have anxiety and depression. Nerve pain can be due to problems in the central nervous system brain and spinal cord , or in the nerves that run from there to the muscles and organs. It is usually caused by disease or injury.
Sciatica is pressure on the nerves of the lower back that causes pain down the leg. The pain can be accompanied by pins and needles, numbness or weakness in the leg. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome associated with burning or aching pain in different parts of the body. The cause is not well understood, but it can be triggered by emotional distress and poor sleep. There may be genetic factors, too. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the peripheral nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body are damaged.
In the examination, they will probably test your nerves by testing the strength of your muscles, checking your reflexes, and by seeing how sensitive it is to touch. There are many ways to treat nerve pain. Treating the underlying cause, if there is one, is the first step. Painkillers and a range of different medicines can help, as can non-drug treatments like exercise , acupuncture and relaxation techniques.
Nerve pain can be difficult to treat. Any underlying conditions such as diabetes and vitamin B12 deficiency can be managed. Otherwise, treatments aim to directly ease the pain. Options include medicines and non-medicine strategies. Some nerve pain will be controlled with simple painkillers like aspirin, paracetamol or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs. Being prescribed an antiepileptic medication does not mean you have or you are at risk of developing epilepsy.
The drug carbamazipine is usually used for people with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Primarily used for depression, this group of drugs has also been found to have an effect on managing nerve pain.
Being prescribed an antidepressant does not mean that you have or you are at risk of developing depression. Examples : codeine, dihydrocodeine and morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, buprenorphine. The evidence of benefits in using opioids to treat neuropathic pain is not clear however some individuals find them beneficial. It is suggested to discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before you start taking an opioid.
Derived from chilli peppers. The cream is absorbed through the skin to reduce levels of Substance P, the neuro-transmitter which is associated with inflammation and pain. Beneficial effects may be experienced with regular use times a day.
Examples : usually a combination of a local anaesthetic agent, opioids and steroids. Nerve blocks do not have a long-term effect but they can reduce the pain for several days or weeks.
Common side effects : numbness or tingling in the area injected, increased discomfort for a few days. A TENS machine produces a mild electrical impulse. Electrodes the sticky pads from the machine are placed on the skin over the area of pain.
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