What can be a common symptom of neuralgia?

Neuralgia is primarily characterized by intense, sharp pain that follows the path of a nerve. This pain can be sudden and may feel like a stabbing or electric shock sensation. It is typically localized to the area served by the affected nerve and can be triggered by certain activities, movements, or even light touch. The defining feature of neuralgia is this sharp, debilitating pain which distinguishes it from other conditions that may present with symptoms like fatigue, swelling, or weakness, which are not characteristic of neuralgia.