Neuropathic pain is pain stemming from damage or nerve injuries where the damaged nerve sends wrong signals to other pain centers. The nerve injury effect includes changes in nerve function both at the injury site and around your injuries. Symptoms of neuropathic are described as burning or shooting pain that comes with numbness and tingling.
There are several causes of the condition, including:
- Amputation
- Alcoholism
- HIV infection
- Spine challenges
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Shingles
- Multiple sclerosis
Neuropathic Pain Treatment
Treatment consists of 2 (two) components. The initial element involves treating the root cause of your pain. On the other hand, the second component treats your signs of pain, tingling, and numbness. Several forms of medications are used to treat neuropathic pain, such as antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, morphine, and anti-inflammatories.
An interesting alternative treatment that looks promising is the low infusion of ketamine. Ketamine works by blocking the NMDA receptor that is overstimulated in the neuropathic pain syndrome. Ketamine resets the nerve pathway back to normal, leading to pain reduction.
To learn whether you are an ideal candidate for ketamine infusion therapy, please contact us today at (310) 437-7399.
