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• Nerve Pain (Neuralgia, Neuropathy, Neuritis), is a type of pain which originates from the peripheral and/or central nervous system. The source of the pain is commonly due to the nerve being trapped, damaged, compressed, or pinched, and less commonly due to some other disease process affecting the nerve.
• For specific pain relief medication advice see:-
  • Pain Types to learn more about its characteristics
  • Anticonvulsants e.g. gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica)
  • Antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline (Elavil), duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • Antiarrhythmics e.g. mexiletine (Mexetil)
  • Multiple action drugs e.g. tramadol (Zamadol), tapentadol (Palexia) block morphine, noradrenaline and serotonin receptors
  • Topical Agents e.g. lidocaine patches (Versatis), 8% Capsaicin applications (Qutenza)
• Please use the navigation on the left for more information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and treatment in the pain clinic.
• NICE Guidelines - Neuropathic Pain - Quick Reference Guide (68 KB)
• NICE Guidelines - Neuropathic Pain - Information for carers (149 KB)

Screening Tests

• The following screening tests can give an indication of whether your pain has a neuropathic component or not. You can also use these scales to assess your response to pain management treatment as time goes by. They are not meant to replace medical consultations or tests.
• Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) Questionnaire

• Pain Detect Questionnaire