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What is the best medication for nerve pain?

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When you feel nerve pain, an electrical signal is being sent from a damaged nerve to your brain. Some treatments for nerve pain work by sending out their own electrical impulses. These charges seem to interrupt or block the pain signals, reducing the pain you feel. read more

Controlling Nerve Pain. Nerve pain can be hard to control. Some studies suggest that many people with nerve pain are not getting sufficient pain relief. However, that doesn't mean you have to accept a life in pain. Experts believe that many of those people in pain could be helped. It's just that they aren't getting the proper treatment. read more

Here are some commonly prescribed nerve pain medications: NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and aspirin, can help reduce inflammation, which in turn can relieve pressure on irritated nerves and ease mild to moderate nerve pain. Side effects may include blood thinning, ringing in the ears and gastrointestinal problems. read more

When chronic pain comes from the nerves, these medications can help when added to other pain relievers. For chronic muscle and joint pain, the most effective therapies are rest, ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, and time. read more

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