Neuropathic Pain
Instead of being a cause of physical pain, neuropathic comes from the nerves. It usually occurs when the nervous system is damaged. Neuropathic pain can produce odd sensations such as formication, tingling, burning, itching, or numbness.
The reason behind why fibro patients experience pain in the nerves in still unclear. Some have suggested that the nervous system can eventually become hypersensitized due to pain. As a result, it sends pain signals to the brain even without an actual damage to the nerves. This can be the case with fibromyalgia. Some patients tend to develop fibromyalgia after experiencing a physical or mental trauma. There are evidences that show both cases may lead to over-sensitivity of the nervous system.
Treatment: Neuropathic pain is usually treated with anticonvulsant and antidepressant drugs. So doctors may also prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help alleviate the pain.
Like what you read? Pass it around:
