its very hard to describe honestly, it feels like when you have a sun burn and you have a hot shower and the pain is very dependent on what position i'm in, like laying down it hurts the most while I'm walking it tends to go away a bit. when I'm bored its SOOO annoying because all you can do is focus on it. luckily the numbness isn't nearly as noticeable as it was in my hand, obviously because you have less to feel. OTC pain medications are absolutely useless which is a shame but like i said i occasionally suffer form a actual wound and i'm reminded of how bad it really isn't. the most annoying part is when the pain spikes and it feels like being pricked with a few needles which happens in a few private situations

So at times i'm fully up for medication, however as the first responded pointed out side effects can be an issue, also i'm already on a couple medications for some depression and anxiety issues, so it'd b adding to a list of medications
argh complected situation because at times especially when im bored and depressed all i can do is focus on it, but i've also read that treatment is occasionally partially effective :/