Let's face it ... nerve pain can REALLY get on your nerves. Sometimes it happens when nerves get compressed and irritated, causing a sharp, shooting pain. Or it could be from nerve damage ...
Sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription ... They may also be used off-label to treat nerve pain. Active ingredients include menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, lidocaine, or capsaicin.