Cannabis as an Alternative: Easing Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain, a debilitating form of chronic pain, arises from damage or dysfunction of the somatosensory nervous system. Unlike nociceptive pain, which signals actual tissue damage, neuropathic pain stems from misfiring or damaged nerves themselves. It manifests as a diverse range of sensations: burning, shooting, stabbing, tingling, numbness, or an electric shock-like feeling. Patients often experience allodynia