Question: how to manage nerve pain?
Answer: Topical treatments. Some over-the-counter and prescription topical treatments -- like creams, lotions, gels, and patches -- can ease nerve pain. ... 
Anticonvulsants. ... 
Antidepressants . ... 
Painkillers. ... 
Electrical stimulation. ... 
Other techniques. ... 
Complementary treatments. ... 
Lifestyle changes.