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Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, also known as neuralgia, is a discomfort that follows the path of a nerve. Common causes of nerve pain include injuries, swelling and irritation, and many diseases like different types of arthritis.

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What is the meaning of sharp needle-like pain in the skin of my upper right back?

It could be a number of things hormones, allergies weight loss or gain smoking. Most likely a combination

If you have pain in lower back and pain in end of urinating what is it?

You MIGHT have a kidney stone. If I were you though, I would go see a doctor soon. Pain at the end of urinating IS NOT GOOD. It could be other things also. You just should go see a doctor

What type of nerve detects pain?

The type of nerve that detects pain is a naked nerve fiber. Other fibers that detect pressure, taste, etc have special endings.

How to relieve tailbone and sciatica nerve pain?

Get two tennis balls and but them in an old men's sock. Tie the end of the sock and then lie on the tennis balls or put the sock with the tennis balls against a door Frame and back against it and roll it up and down your static nerve. This should help release that tightness. Also lay flat on your stomach and have someone but the ball of their fist or their elbow into that nerve and gently rub until it releases sometimes they may have to try to pull your leg up and stretch it out for you. Then ice it for twenty minutes.

Where does neuropathy come from?

Despite the fact that this is posted in the dermatorlogy section and that the sensation (burning pain, heaviness, cold, pins/needles, etc) can be felt in the skin, this is not a skin problem. Neuropathy is a nerve issue, generally the peripheral nerves such as those that lead to the arms, wrists or hands/legs, shins or feet. The causes are numerous and can include diabetes (very common) arthritis, injury, contraindications (bad reactions) to medication, vitamin deficiency or excess, or even heavy metal poisoning. This is not something to treat over the internet, and should be addressed by a board certified neurologist or pain management specialist. Neuropathy can often be treated by mediations containing anti-convulsants (anti-seizure medication) to slow down the excitable neurons. There are also many physical therapy techniques that can reduce the annoying and/or painful symptoms. Take away message: neuropathy is not a normal part of aging and is something that should be examined by a doctor and treated as soon as possible. Its course can often be reversed, but can become permanent if not addressed.

What is the prognosis for ulnar neuropathy?

Treatment can consist of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control swelling around the nerve. The use of splints or cushions can ease the discomfort and the stress on the ulnar nerve.

Can the Lidoderm patch be used in treating pain for spinal stenosis?

This is discussed here:

http://messageboard.spine-health.com/viewtopic.php?pid=109412

I don't know anything about it myself, I just found that page when searching. I would recommend finding more information. Sorry I can't be more help

Pain in the gallbladder?

Acute infection of gall bladder is called Acute cholecystitis. It is usually associated with gall stones which causes the infection. It causes pain and discomfort on the right side of the abdomen below the rib cage and may be associated with nausea and vomiting and may require hospital admission.

What does it mean when wrist muscles are tight?

Could be a postural problem, especially if you are spending a lot of time sitting at work etc. Speak to a physiotherapist. They can give you exercises and stretches to do that will help. They will also teach you the correct way to sit, stand and walk. It also can be a certain movement you may have done that has resulted in your pain. Perhaps you have strained it. Or if you were in an accident earlier it might explain the pains you are feeling, check with a doctor to make sure everything is ok.

How does nortiptyline help with pain?

Nortriptyline belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It is not entirely clear how the medication works. However, it does affect several chemicals in the brain, including serotonin and norepinephrine. The medication may allow these chemicals to stay in the brain longer, which can help with symptoms of depression.

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What is spasmodic pain?

Spasmodic pain is intermittent pain, or sensations, that move around certain regions where discomfort is located, its a temporary twinge or sharp split second feeling of discomfort, depending on the severity of the ailment, or degree of illness.

Can you get neuropathy from a fall?

Neuropathy can cause loss of protective sensation (LOPS) resulting in decreased sensation in the bottom of the feet. As foot sensation is one of our primary balance mechanisms, it is conceivable an individual may posture themselves close to the limit of their stability and not recognize their position. A slight further off-balancing can then result in a seemingly sudden fall. As many individuals with neuropathy may have restricted the speed of activity for some time attempting to prevent a fall, they may find their ability to recover from a significant loss of balance restricted by low functioning muscles and balance organs.

If you are still in pain after having surgery on your lung and you know it is nerve damage will it ever go away?

Did you have something taken at the time it will probably take time to get stronger you take something like that you walk this will help alot good exercise will help plus ask if you can have a machine that you can blow into it and it will move the ball it will help.

What are the different types of neuropathy?

The four major forms of nerve damage are polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy, and mononeuritis multiplex. The most common form is peripheral polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. Often the form of neuropathy is further broken down as to cause (see below), or other type, such as small fiber peripheral neuropathy, which is idiopathic. There are other less common forms of neuropathy, for example Enteric Neuropathy.1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathy

What is the nerve for smell?

The olfactory nerves are cranial nerves( arise from the brain ). olfactory nerve is the first nerve among the all cranial nerves. olfactory nerves passes sense of smell through nerve impulses( chemical=neurotransmitters, and electrical signals ).

What causes muscle pain in the head?

Muscle or Myofacial pain in the head is when the muscles in the back of the head pain and tense up.

Most commonly caused by stress, also could be caused by whiplash, or even sleeping on a specific area of the neck in a way that caused the muscles in the back of the head to tense up.

Myofacial pain may develop from a muscle injury or from excessive strain on a particular muscle or a group of muscles, ligament or tendon.

Other causes include:

-Injury to inter-vertebral disc.

-General fatigue.

-Repetitive motions.

-Medical conditions (from heart attack to stomach irritation).

-Lack of activity (such as a broken limb in a sling or cast).

Kimber :)

What is pain of the diaphragm?

Pleuralgia or pleurodynia is pain in the pleura, the double membrane that covers the lungs.

Is amitriptyline good for nerve pain?

Yes, it is prescribed for neuropathic pain and can be very effective. As always, each of us react differently to meds, so your reaction may be different than mine.

Where in the nose are the nerve endings located?

Some nerves that are in the nose include the nasociliary nerve, anterior ethmoid nerve, and the posterior ethmoid nerve. The cranial nerve V and trigeminal nerve are also found in the nose and give sensation to the nose and face.

Why do you have jaw pain and neck pain?

There are many causes as to how Jaw Pain can occur. Sleeping on one's side with resting the Ja on a hard surface can cause jaw pain. This can be severe, tingling pain to the right or left side. It can be so harsh that it will even cause the pain to start in the throat when swallowing. To get some relief from Jaw Pain, try not to give much work to the affected area and avoid pressing the jaw to a hard surface in sleep. If the pain continues for days together, then it is better to consult the doctor and get some treatment.

Hope this helps.

Can you die from menstrual pains?

Not per say, as pain is not a true sensation, but a derived one.

BUT - sudden pain can be shocking enough to affect heart rate,

prolonged pain can debilitate enough to block maintenance (eating, drinking).

What kind of doctor should you see for buldging disc pain affecting your sciatic nerve?

Go see your regular doctor first. Your doctor can make the diagnosis and refer you to a specialist. If you jump right into looking up a specialist, you are going to have to wait for ages to make an appointment. Sciatica is not always caused by a bulging disk. Mine went away after I moved my wallet to my side pocket...A chiropractor recommended that to me (and helped lighten that wallet, too).

How does ketamine help nerve pain?

Ketamine is a dissociative sedative in used emergency medicine mostly in animals. However it can be used so that a patient will not remember his surgery if an epidural is used.