Understanding Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain arises from damage or dysfunction in the nervous system itself, rather than from tissue injury. This distinguishes it from nociceptive pain (the normal response to injury or inflammation) and explains why it often persists long after any apparent tissue damage has healed. Patients describe neuropathic pain as burning, shooting, stabbing, electric, or like pins-and-needles — often accompanied by abnormal sensations such as allodynia (pain from normally non-painful stimuli, like light touch) or hyperalgesia (exaggerated pain response).
Neuropathic pain requires specialist evaluation to identify the mechanism and appropriate treatment strategy. Dr. Qureshi is experienced in the full spectrum of neuropathic pain conditions and uses a combination of interventional procedures, medication optimization, and neuromodulation to achieve meaningful relief in even complex cases.
Symptoms
- Burning, shooting, or electric pain in the arms, legs, or trunk
- Tingling, numbness, or pins-and-needles sensations
- Extreme sensitivity to touch — even light contact causes pain
- Weakness in affected limbs
- Sleep disruption due to nocturnal pain worsening
- Pain in areas that feel numb (a paradoxical hallmark of neuropathy)
Treatment Options at Our Katy Practice
Dr. Qureshi takes a multimodal, non-surgical approach to pain management. Treatment recommendations are based on your diagnosis, imaging findings, symptom severity, and prior treatment history.
- Nerve blocks for focal neuropathic pain conditions
- Spinal cord stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain (CRPS, failed back surgery, diabetic neuropathy)
- Epidural steroid injections for radicular neuropathic pain
- Medication optimization and management
- PRP therapy for regenerative nerve support in select cases