Experiencing Any of These Types of Nerve Pain?

It can be difficult to live with nerve pain. You may feel hopeless, angry, or depressed. This can make it difficult to connect with your loved ones or prevent you from engaging in the activities you love. Multiple types of nerve pain can lead to worsening symptoms. It is important to know the differences and get treatment as soon as possible.

Signs & Symptoms

Nerve pain is also known as neuropathic pain. It occurs when the nervous system malfunctions. This also happens when the nervous system is damaged and sends false signals to certain parts of your body. The nerves transmit signals to the brain via the pathways. If the pathways become damaged, signals may not be transmitted as intended. Nerve pain can result from diabetes, HIV, multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, cancer, and treatments for cancer, shingles, and Parkinson’s disease. As well as injuries, amputations, and heavy drinking.

Individuals may experience different types of nerve pain. Some people might feel constant pain or a sharp burning sensation, while others may feel tingling or numbness. Nerve pain can cause extreme cold or touch sensitivity, loss of balance, muscle weakness, and dramatic drops in blood pressure.

Types of Nerve Pain

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy results from damage to nerves that are not connected to the brain or spinal cord. It can be felt in the arms, legs, hands, and other areas of the body. Peripheral neuropathy is a more extensive category of nerve pain. It has over 100 subtypes, including sensory, motor, and autonomic.

Sensory Neuropathy

Sensory neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that transmits sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain. You might feel pain if you are touched or touched by someone who is cold.

Motor Neuropathy

Motor neuropathy can also be called peripheral neuropathy. It is a condition in which nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement are damaged. They can lead to muscle weakness and cramps as well as twitching.

Autonomic Neuropathy

Autonomic neuropathy is a condition that affects nerves controlling internal organs and important functions such as blood flow and breathing.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy, which is a common complication of diabetes, can be very common. Diabetes can lead to high blood pressure and nerve damage, especially in the feet and hands.

Focal Neuropathy

Focal neuropathy refers to damage to one nerve in the head, hands, torso, and legs. This type of nerve damage occurs less often than autonomic and peripheral neuropathy. This can lead to double vision, sudden weakness, or pain.

Phantom Limb Syndrome

Phantom limb syndrome occurs when amputees feel a burning sensation in an area of their body that is no longer there. This happens because of mixed signals from the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of their bodies. Patients may feel burning, prickling, or shooting pains.

Central Pain Syndrome

A neurological condition known as central pain syndrome is caused by damage to the central nervous system. This includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. Stroke, brain trauma, Parkinson’s, or brain injury can cause this syndrome. It can occur in more areas or in some areas, such as the feet or hands.

How Do You Treat This Condition?

Cancer, diabetes, shingles, or other conditions can cause nerve pain. It may not disappear on its own. You will see better results if you treat nerve pain promptly. The team at Florida Medical Pain Management first diagnoses your condition with a neurological exam and other tests, like an electromyogram or a nerve biopsy.

Some of the more popular treatments for neuropathy include:

• Pain relievers
• Anti-seizure medications
• Platelet-rich plasma therapy
• Physical therapy
• Surgery, if a foreign object putting pressure on your nerves is the cause of the pain

Florida Medical Pain Management can help you learn more about different types of nerve pain as well as the treatment options. Call us today to schedule an appointment.