Pain is the most common symptom of neuralgia. You may feel intermittent but mild pain in the affected area. The bouts of pain last anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. Although some people experience several, long-lasting attacks, others have periods when they don't feel any pain. Aging can prompt the condition, as can disorders that damage the myelin sheath or protective coating around the nerve.

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