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Suggest Remedies For Postherpetic Neuralgia
Question: HI THERE,
I HAD SHIGLES 15 YEARS AGO AND A FEW OTHER TIMES. MY EXPEREINCE WAS NOT PAINFUL AT ALL. NOW I AM 64 AND HAVE BEEN DIGNOSED WITH SINGLE PAIN IN THE SAME AREA WHEN I HAD THE BLISTERS YEARS AGO. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH PAIN SINCE JULY. THERE ARE NO BLISTERS AT THIS TIME BUT I HAVE BEEN TO ER THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF MY PAIN LEVEL. IS THERE SUCH THING AS INTERNAL SHINGLE PAIN?
I HAD SHIGLES 15 YEARS AGO AND A FEW OTHER TIMES. MY EXPEREINCE WAS NOT PAINFUL AT ALL. NOW I AM 64 AND HAVE BEEN DIGNOSED WITH SINGLE PAIN IN THE SAME AREA WHEN I HAD THE BLISTERS YEARS AGO. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH PAIN SINCE JULY. THERE ARE NO BLISTERS AT THIS TIME BUT I HAVE BEEN TO ER THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF MY PAIN LEVEL. IS THERE SUCH THING AS INTERNAL SHINGLE PAIN?
Brief Answer:
post herpetic neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This would post herpetic neuralgia. This is a possible complication of shingles, it is pain that can occur in an area where there was a previous shingles rash.
It is thought to be related to abnormal function of pain receptors (areas that detect pain) or abnormal nerve function.
It can cause severe pain in some persons and in some cases, pain control can be difficult.
Gabapentin, which you are using, is one of the commonly used medication for this and other cause of nerve related pain.
Other medications used are nortriptyline, lyrica, tegretol, amitriptyline.
One medical study found that a combination of gabapentin and nortriptyline was effective.
Topical agents like capsaicin, may also be helpful as well along with your other medications.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
post herpetic neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This would post herpetic neuralgia. This is a possible complication of shingles, it is pain that can occur in an area where there was a previous shingles rash.
It is thought to be related to abnormal function of pain receptors (areas that detect pain) or abnormal nerve function.
It can cause severe pain in some persons and in some cases, pain control can be difficult.
Gabapentin, which you are using, is one of the commonly used medication for this and other cause of nerve related pain.
Other medications used are nortriptyline, lyrica, tegretol, amitriptyline.
One medical study found that a combination of gabapentin and nortriptyline was effective.
Topical agents like capsaicin, may also be helpful as well along with your other medications.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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