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Nerve Pain, Burning & Tingling
Burning sensations, pins and needles, or hypersensitivity caused by irritated or damaged nerves.
Overview
Neuropathic pain arises when nerves themselves are injured or dysfunctional, generating pain signals without obvious tissue damage. It is often described as burning, shooting, or electric-shock-like.
Common Symptoms
- Burning or electric-like sensations in feet, legs, or hands
- Extreme sensitivity even to light touch or clothing
- Persistent discomfort following shingles
- Numbness combined with sharp tingling
Common Causes
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy from sustained high blood sugar
- Post-herpetic neuralgia after a shingles outbreak
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following injury or surgery
- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Nerve entrapment or compression (e.g. carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel)
Our Treatment Approach
- Spinal cord stimulation — highly effective for CRPS and failed back surgery syndrome
- Sympathetic nerve blocks for CRPS and vascular pain
- Ketamine infusion therapy for refractory neuropathic pain
- Lidocaine infusions for acute neuropathic flares
- Gabapentinoid and tricyclic antidepressant medication optimisation
When to Seek Help
Early specialist review is important for CRPS — outcomes are significantly better when treatment begins within three months of onset.