"Neuro-" refers to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neuropathic pain is pain that comes from damage or problems in your nerves, spinal cord, or brain. Symptoms can include burning or tingling sensations, feeling extra sensitive to touch or cold, or deep aching pain. Neuropathic pain is often present when nothing painful is happening to you. Causes of neuropathic pain include: A nerve that's pinched, such as by a tumor or a herniated disk in your spine, Nerve damage from a disease, such as dia