What are neuropathic pain and its treatment

[Lilytaylor]

Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or injury to the nerves that carry information from the skin, muscles, and other body components to the brain and spinal cord. The pain is typically described as burning, stabbing, or shooting.

The patient may describe the sensation as "pins and needles." Muscle discomfort is caused by tearing and stretching of the muscles or tendons. It is distinguished by symptoms such as muscle soreness, joint pain, and restricted motion.

Here are some medications for neuropathic pain treatment:

Pregabalin 50mg capsule (Pregabalin 50 mg) is used to treat neuropathic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures.

Pregabalin 50 mg is a medication used to treat neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve injury) and fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain and tenderness). It is used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes, epilepsy, injuries to the spinal cord, restless leg syndrome, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Pregabalin 75 mg tablet is a medication used to treat neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve damage) and fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain and tenderness). It makes the pain go away by lowering the number of chemicals in the brain that send pain signals. It also treats anxiety disorders and epilepsy (abnormal electrical activity in the brain).

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Good evening Lilytaylor, and thank you for your comment. Apologies if you weren't anticipating a reply, but instead posted solely for informational purposes. Upon the assumption that you won't mind a reply, here's mine:

While I and others typically have described RLS "discomfort" as a "creepy-crawly feeling," I have been among those who hasten to add: "that my discomfort is painful ...my legs sometimes feel as though they are burning ...and that they are on fire."

As it was my understanding that pain in the form of a "burning" sensation customarily was considered to be an indicator of nerve damage, I was surprised to read some earlier replies elsewhere that noted that the current "RLS Diagnostic Algorithm" did not include "burning" sensations. See, e.g., replies to SueJohnson's earlier post, subject: Pain. Oh well.

Fast forward. Several weeks ago, I visited my new general practice physician. She prescribed pregabalin, starting with a conservative dose that thereafter was increased gradually. I visited my new neurologist yesterday. Following a tweak to the GP's prescription that affected only the dosing schedule, I had one of the best night's sleep that I have had in months.

Some RLS medicines work for some people and not for others. For those whose RLS symptoms include pain that is evidenced by a "burning" sensation suggestive of nerve damage, pregabalin may be worth discussing with your doctor.

Be well.

[Fleur29]

So, I guess it could also be used for Sciatic pain?

[Triptwo in reply to Fleur29]

Yes, Pregabalin can be used for nerve pain. I did for 10 years. It can be quite effective but please be cautious of side effects such as insomnia, euphoria, agitation, anxiety(palpitations). From my experience and others I have spoken with, these don't tend to kick in until at least 150mg and only for some people.

Good luck!

[jilk]

please do some googling about B vitamins especially B1 plus nutritional yeast for anything nerve related, also in recent research by Derrick Lonsdale and Chandler Marrs