Treatment of Nerve-Related Pain

Neuropathy is a generalized term for a condition that occurs when nerves are damaged. Typically, neuropathy is a result of injury, nerve disease, or improper care of long-lasting diseases that can cause nerve damage. High blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, alcohol abuse, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), and carpal tunnel syndrome are a few conditions that may increase the chances for nerve damage. Some types of chemotherapy medicines may also cause neuropathy. Symptoms of neuropathy include tingling or burning sensations in one or both parts of the body, numbness, or complete loss of feeling.

While there is no cure for neuropathy, treatment includes proper management of chronic disease and reducing the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) are anti-seizure medications that help reduce this type of pain. Topiramate (Topamax) is an anticonvulsant medicine that may lessen neuropathy. Tricyclic antidepressants (Desipramine, Amitriptyline) have helped some people with neuropathic pain, but many people cannot tolerate the bothersome side effects. The addition of NSAIDs (Aleve, Advil) and Tramadol (Ultram) may also help lessen nerve-related pain.



 
  
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