Neuralgia
Neuralgia is intense burning, stabbing, or electric-shock pain that follows the path of a nerve, caused by nerve irritation, compression, or damage.
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Neuralgia is intense burning, stabbing, or electric-shock pain that follows the path of a nerve, caused by nerve irritation, compression, or damage. Common types include trigeminal neuralgia (face), postherpetic neuralgia (after shingles), and occipital neuralgia (back of head). Neuropathic pain can be difficult to treat and often requires specialist management.
What it feels like
Sudden severe electric-shock, stabbing, or burning pain along a nerve pathway
Pain triggered by light touch, eating, talking, or a breeze on the skin
Brief episodes lasting seconds to minutes (trigeminal) or prolonged constant burning (postherpetic)
Allodynia — pain from stimuli that are normally non-painful
Numbness or hypersensitivity in the affected area between episodes
When to get help
See a doctor for any significant nerve pain — most neuralgias require prescription medication and assessment to exclude serious underlying causes. Seek urgent care for trigeminal neuralgia that is worsening rapidly, or for nerve pain following shingles that is severely impairing daily function.
What it feels like
Sudden severe electric-shock, stabbing, or burning pain along a nerve pathway
Pain triggered by light touch, eating, talking, or a breeze on the skin
Brief episodes lasting seconds to minutes (trigeminal) or prolonged constant burning (postherpetic)
Allodynia — pain from stimuli that are normally non-painful
Numbness or hypersensitivity in the affected area between episodes
When to get help
See a doctor for any significant nerve pain — most neuralgias require prescription medication and assessment to exclude serious underlying causes. Seek urgent care for trigeminal neuralgia that is worsening rapidly, or for nerve pain following shingles that is severely impairing daily function.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Acupuncture
Alternative · Limited
Gabapentin / Pregabalin
Pharma · Strong
Topical Capsaicin
Natural · Strong
Anticonvulsants (Carbamazepine for Trigeminal Neuralgia)
Pharma · Very strong
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Amitriptyline)
Pharma · Strong
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Alternative · Moderate
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Natural · Moderate
Vitamin B12
Natural · Moderate
Mindfulness-Based Pain Management
Therapy · Moderate
Lidocaine Patches / Topical Anaesthetics
Pharma · Strong
Acupuncture
Research
Limited
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Gabapentin / Pregabalin
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Topical Capsaicin
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Anticonvulsants (Carbamazepine for Trigeminal Neuralgia)
Research
Very strong
Community
No ratings yet
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Amitriptyline)
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Vitamin B12
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Mindfulness-Based Pain Management
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Lidocaine Patches / Topical Anaesthetics
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.