Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain or neuralgia, typically feels quite distinct from other types of pain. People commonly describe it as:
- Shooting, stabbing, or sharp pain
- Burning sensations
- Electric shock-like feelings
- Tingling or pins and needles sensations
- Chronic prickling or tingling that may persist throughout the day
- Sensitivity to touch or temperature, sometimes causing pain from normally non-painful stimuli like light brushing of the skin
This pain can be acute or chronic and is often worse at night. It may be accompanied by numbness or a loss of sensation in the affected area. Nerve pain can also cause muscle weakness or a feeling of limbs "falling asleep"
. In summary, nerve pain is often described as a combination of burning, stabbing, shooting, electric shock-like sensations, tingling, and increased sensitivity, frequently intensifying during rest or at night
