MS burning or Multiple Sclerosis burning is one of the symptoms of neuropathic pain, or nerve pain, that many Multiple Sclerosis patients experience. Those who experience Multiple Sclerosis burning will feel extreme pain along with secondary problems such as sleeplessness and mobility problems. MS burning can also cause tingling, numbness and sharp shooting pains in the affected areas and limbs. Due to multiple Sclerosis burning the affected area feels like on fire, a sensation that can even spread to internal areas where it can be impossible to treat. There are several medications that can help with neuropathic pain and symptoms like MS burning, but they are only available on prescription. Over-the-counter painkillers, like paracetamol and ibuprofen will not make much of a difference with the nerve pain.
Causes and effects of MS burning
Nerve pain as a whole and Multiple Sclerosis burning in particular, are caused by the damage that the disease does to the central nervous system, preventing the nerves from doing their job properly like being unable to send and receive messages from the brain. This can also cause the nerves to spasm, which is what causes the pain and burning sensation. Sometimes, this MS burning becomes so intense that it can affect sufferer’s sleep, making them tired and weak, or it can even cause mobility problems if they are experiencing the sensation in their feet and legs. Multiple Sclerosis patients may require physical therapy to deal with the secondary effects of MS burning.
Medication to treat Multiple Sclerosis burning
The most commonly prescribed medications for neuropathic pain and MS burning belong to a group of drugs called anticonvulsants. These were developed to treat epilepsy and work in exactly the same way with Multiple Sclerosis patients which is stopping the nerves that’s causing pain from going into spasm. Multiple Sclerosis burning can be treated, but not cured, by anticonvulsants such as Gabapentin and Carbemazpine, while the antidepressant amitriptyline has also been found to relieve the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Physical therapy and Occupational therapy can help the patients to deal with the physical effects of MS burning. Some doctors have tried alternative methods such as hypnotherapy or natural remedies, like capsaicin cream to ease the problem. These are best used in conjunction with your medication and you should always consult your doctor before using any of the alternative therapies.
