“What is a good painkiller for nerve pain?”

Gabapentin or lyrics are commonly used for nerve pain

There aren't really great painkillers that isolate areas.

The first thing is to try to determine the cause of the nerve pain. If it is from a pinched nerve, then there are procedures to decrease or remove the blockage. If the pain is from diabetes, then diabetic control is the best way. If the cause of the pain is unknown, I would start with an over-the-counter medication such as aspirin or tylenol or an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) if medically indicated with your medical history and current medication list. Please check with your primary care doctor before taking any of these medications. Physical therapy and acupuncture can also help. There is also several over the counter creams that help including zostrix, but please use gloves when applying. I would also keep pursuing the reason for your symptoms with a pain specialist who can offer various test and various solutions to pain without narcotics, such as a spinal cord stimulator, depending on the location.

Need to know what is the cause of nerve. Sometimes, simple analgesics such as Tylenol or Advil may work. Sometimes you may need Gabapentine or Lyrica. Please see a neurologist for evaluation and management.