Diagnosis of Neuropathic Pain in Beverly Hills

At Ghatan Orthopedic Pain Institute, we provide comprehensive consultations and assessments to identify the cause of your pain. Patients with nerve pain suffer from symptoms on various spectrums:

• The frequency of pain can be continuous, spontaneous, intermittent, evoked, or superficial
• The type of pain may be sharp, burning, shooting, itching, lancinating, pins and needles, or may be indescribable
• The painful area may have a burning sensation akin to an electric shock and may be sensitive to touch
• Some report skin color changes in the painful area

Depending on your particular situation, laboratory tests, neuroimaging, electrophysiological, and other tests/tools may be recommended.

Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

There are guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment for many neuropathic pain conditions. The first step in treatment is to target the underlying medical problem in order to reduce or stop further damage to the nervous system. After treating the underlying condition, subsequent treatments focus on reducing any ongoing symptoms such as the neuropathic pain. Over-the-counter medications such as antidepressants and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to provide relief. In some cases, patches, pain creams, and injections can also provide pain relief.

In the event that medications cause intolerable side effects or are ineffective, your doctor may consider neuromodulation therapy using peripheral nerve stimulation or spinal cord stimulation to reduce pain. People often refer to this treatment as the “Pain Pacemaker” as it uses highly advanced electrical stimulation to turn the volume down on the pain.

Our diagnostic and treatment plans are always individualized based upon each person’s unique situation and symptoms. Schedule your consultation to learn more about treatments for neuropathic pain for your specific case.