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What Causes Burning Pain In Limbs And Head While Recovering From Shingles?
Hi im 29 year old female i have burning and electric shock pain on limbs head face after herpes zoster which was on a small area on right upper trunk .feels like i have been exercising if i use my limbs a little ,difficulty walking and using my hands, constant burning behind head palms and soles. mri ecg normal pls help
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Hi,
Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that affects your nerves and skin. It is a complication of herpes zoster. When the pain caused by shingles doesn't go away after the rash and blusters clear up, the condition is called postherpetic neuralgia. It occurs when a shingles outbreak damages the nerves. This result in chronic, severe pain that can last for months. Common signs and symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia include- severe pain in different parts of the body that continues for 1-3 months, even after the rash goes away, burning sensation on the skin, even from the slightest pressure, sensitivity to touch or temperature changes etc. Certain anticonvulsant medications like gabapentin and pregabalin, painkillers like tramadol and codeine, tricyclic antidepressant medications like amitriptyline, steroids etc can lessen the pain of postherpetic neuralgia and especially, anticonvulsant medications stabilize abnormal electrical activity in your nervous system caused by injured nerves. You should consult your doctor immediately for proper diagnosis and further treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that affects your nerves and skin. It is a complication of herpes zoster. When the pain caused by shingles doesn't go away after the rash and blusters clear up, the condition is called postherpetic neuralgia. It occurs when a shingles outbreak damages the nerves. This result in chronic, severe pain that can last for months. Common signs and symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia include- severe pain in different parts of the body that continues for 1-3 months, even after the rash goes away, burning sensation on the skin, even from the slightest pressure, sensitivity to touch or temperature changes etc. Certain anticonvulsant medications like gabapentin and pregabalin, painkillers like tramadol and codeine, tricyclic antidepressant medications like amitriptyline, steroids etc can lessen the pain of postherpetic neuralgia and especially, anticonvulsant medications stabilize abnormal electrical activity in your nervous system caused by injured nerves. You should consult your doctor immediately for proper diagnosis and further treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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