Persistent Neuropathic facial pain can feel like burning, aching, squeezing, pins and needles, or other sensations. Sometimes, it’s difficult to diagnose because people describe it in different ways. Short episodes of severe pain may occur intermittently, but they do not represent the primary form of pain experienced in these conditions. People with this type of pain often have changes in how their face feels or reacts to touch, like being extra sensitive or feeling pain from things that shouldn’t hurt. Neuropathic pain often intertwines with associated symptoms like sleep disturbances and mood changes. This aspect of the condition is also considered in many cases when helping patients manage persistent neuropathic facial pain.