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What are the symptoms of neuropathic pain on the face? (not neuralgia) but actual neuropathy.

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Paresthesias: Neuralgia is pain and while neuropathy can include painful sensations it also encompasses numbness, tingling, shock-like pain, temperature sensations, etc.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/24/2016

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