NEUROPATHIC PAIN Specialists

Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain represents a significant challenge in the realm of chronic pain management. It is characterized by persistent pain resulting from damage or dysfunction within the nervous system. Patients who present with a primary complaint of neuropathic pain often experience a wide array of symptoms, including burning, tingling, and shooting pains, which can severely impact their quality of life. At Western Rockies Interventional Pain Specialists, under the expert care of Dr. Kenneth Lewis, innovative and comprehensive approaches are utilized to address and alleviate neuropathic pain.

Understanding Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain arises from injury or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. Unlike nociceptive pain, which is caused by tissue damage, neuropathic pain stems from a malfunction in the nerve signaling pathways. Common conditions contributing to neuropathic pain include diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), shingles (postherpetic neuralgia), nerve compression or injury, and conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Patients with neuropathic pain commonly report symptoms such as:

• Burning sensations
• Shooting or stabbing pain
• Electric shock-like pain
• Numbness or tingling
• Increased sensitivity to touch (allodynia)
• Pain from stimuli that are not typically painful (hyperalgesia)

Diagnosing neuropathic pain involves a thorough patient history, physical examination, and often additional tests such as nerve conduction studies or imaging to identify underlying causes.

• Interventional Pain Management for Neuropathic Pain
• Medication Management
• Nerve Blocks and Injections
• Neuromodulation
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation