Does anyone have any advice about PHN / Post Herpetic Neuralgia ???!


Question: This is what you get after having Shingles.

It is very painful. I have it on my lower spine. Here is the definition of how it feels.....

The pain related to PHN / Neuralgia is described as one of the worst pains a person can endure. If left untreated, the pain is described as being similar to the sensation of banging your "funny bone" and can be unbearable.

I already have an appointment with a Pain Management Specialist. I have used the patch and pain meds and its not helping me.


Answers: This is what you get after having Shingles.

It is very painful. I have it on my lower spine. Here is the definition of how it feels.....

The pain related to PHN / Neuralgia is described as one of the worst pains a person can endure. If left untreated, the pain is described as being similar to the sensation of banging your "funny bone" and can be unbearable.

I already have an appointment with a Pain Management Specialist. I have used the patch and pain meds and its not helping me.

The Pain Management doctor may have you try something like Lyrica to see if that helps if you haven't tried it already. Medicines like Lyrica are designed to try and quiet the nerves down. Sometimes nerve blocks can also be helpful.

In the mean time ask your primary care doctor if it's ok to try heat or cold packs to the area til the appt with the Pain Management doctor to see if that might be of help.





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