Neuropathic pain occurs when nerves are damaged or injured, or when a disease affects the flow of messages from the brain to the skin, muscles and other parts of the body. The pain may feel like numbness, soreness, pins and needles, burning, or even the slightest pressure can feel unbearable.
If you suspect you have neuropathic pain, feel free to consult with our South Florida Pain Management doctors for a complete evaluation and medical management.
Causes of neuropathic pain
According to the World Journal of Diabetes, approximately 30% of neuropathic pain is actually experienced by people with diabetes. However, the condition may also occur in people with diseases that affect the central nervous system, such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.
People who have had an amputation or who may have suffered trauma or nerve damage from an accident or surgery may also experience neuropathic pain. Patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy may also experience neuropathic pain as one of the side effects of treatment.
Common symptoms of neuropathic pain
Symptoms of neuropathic pain may vary from patient to patient. Not all symptoms may occur, or the irritation may be caused by various sources, such as cold or heat, or even an unpleasant sensation.
Neuropathic pain may also cause sleep problems, according to a study in the journal Pain & Treatment. If things get worse, sleep problems can lead to mood problems that can affect a person’s mental health, behavior, and overall behavior.
Treat neuropathic pain
It is important for the pain management doctor to determine the cause of the pain. If a patient has a chronic or underlying condition, avoiding triggers that may cause neuropathic pain should be the best approach. If necessary, changes in lifestyle or diet, or even changes in the environment or daily routine, can help patients reduce triggers.
In most cases, doctors will prescribe medications to help patients manage and manage pain. Patients may be prescribed anti-seizure medications, antidepressants, or stronger opioids because regular pain relievers do not help with this type of pain.
Innovative pain management methods that your doctor may also recommend include spinal cord stimulation, platelet-rich plasma injections, and epidural steroid injections.
If the pain is caused by another cause, such as an amputation, your doctor may recommend physical therapy and psychotherapy. A study in the journal Revista Dor suggests that a regular TENS program combined with other treatment plans may be effective in relieving neuropathic pain in patients who have lost a limb or undergone major surgery.
Outlook for patients with neuropathic pain
Although neuropathic pain is not life-threatening, it can affect a patient’s lifestyle. But with consistent management or treatment, including psychosocial support from family, friends, and medical staff, patients have a greater chance of recovery, no matter how long the process.
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Our pain clinics in Hollywood, Aventura, and Pembroke Pines offer comprehensive interventional pain management services. Our pain specialists are experts at performing procedures such as spinal cord stimulation, platelet-rich plasma injections, epidural steroid injections and other innovative techniques. All of these can help relieve your pain and restore your quality of life.
South Florida Pain Management Doctors
If you are experiencing any pain, please contact our pain management doctors immediately. With extensive experience treating a variety of pain-causing conditions, we can help you return to your normal life and daily activities.
Dr. Luis Escobar Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine, and American Pain Management Society. He has practiced law in the area for more than fifteen years. He has lectured in the community and popular media on a variety of topics in pain management
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