What it is Nerve pain (neuropathic pain) happens when nerves are injured or dysfunctional. It can feel like burning, stabbing, tingling, or electric shocks. Unlike pain from a cut or bruise, nerve pain originates from damaged signaling pathways in the nervous system (1). What causes it • Diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) • Injuries or surgeries that damage nerves • Autoimmune disorders (MS, lupus, etc.) • Infections (shingles, Lyme, HIV) • Toxins (chemotherapy, alcohol, heavy me