Carotid Arteries. Carotid arteries supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood. When plaque narrows or blocks them (a condition called carotid artery disease), you may experience the symptoms of a stroke, including: Sudden weakness or numbness in the face or limbs, often on just one side of the body. Inability to move one or more of your limbs. Trouble speaking and understanding.
Get a massage. Applying pressure to the pinched nerve can help to relieve tension and reduce pain. Get a full body massage to help induce relaxation in all your muscles, relaxing the affected area as well. You can also get a gentle, targeted massage of the area near the pinched nerve.
For toxic causes, removing the exposure to a suspected toxin, or stopping a drug, can halt further nerve damage. Medications can relieve pain and reduce burning, numbness, and tingling. Drug treatment for neuropathic pain. Medications that may help include: drugs normally used for epilepsy, such as carbamazepine; antidepressants, such as venlafaxine