Neuropathic pain has no immediate cause – research on a brain receptor may help stop this hard-to-treat condition

Neuropathic pain has no immediate cause – research on a brain receptor may help stop this hard-to-treat condition

Neuropathic pain is experienced both physically and emotionally. Salim Hanzaz/iStock via Getty ImagesPain is easy to understand until it isn’t. A stubbed toe or sprained ankle hurts, but it makes sense because the cause is clear and the pain fades as you heal. But what if the pain didn’t go away? What if even a breeze felt like fire, or your leg burned for no reason at all? When pain lingers without a clear cause, that’s neuropathic pain. We are…

GluD1: The Breakthrough in Treating Neuropathic Pain

Key Takeaways: Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition caused by nerve damage, leading to excruciating pain without a clear cause. Millions of Americans suffer from neuropathic pain, but it’s often misunderstood and lacks effective treatments. A protein called GluD1 may hold the key to repairing the nervous system and providing relief. Researchers found that restoring GluD1 activity can ease pain without the risks of opioids. This breakthrough …