Neuropathic pain is pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system1 and is often described as sensations of burning, tingling, shooting, sharpness, stabbing, or like electrical shocks. It is associated with conditions seen in many hospice patients including cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Neuropathic pain may also be a complication of neuromuscular diseases (like ALS or multiple sclerosis) or nerve injury that may occur following trauma, surgery, or infection (e.g. shingles). Sometimes the cause may be unknown, but what’s clear is that neuropathic pain can be a significant source of discomfort and debility.