Post Herpetic Neuralgia

Is there CURE (not just relief from the debilitating Itch/Pain that seems to last forever after a bad bout of SHINGLES (More than 2 years ago). Lyrica and Cymbalta, Aterax etc give TEMPORARY pain relief, but these drugs give me a huge appetite and I have gained more than 20kilograms of weight over the past year. I would be so grateful to be PERMANENTLY RID of the Pain/Itch. Please help! Cori ## I have had PHN for the last 2 years. I have just gone through Vitamin B injections and laser treatments that have cured 80 % of the pain. I have tried all of the other remedies,accupuncture,massage , tensor and even Botox I am finally rid of the pain. I had shingles across the chest under the arm to the elbow and across the back. I can give you more info if you wish ## reply to Stu re Postherpeti...

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My husband has post herpetic neuralgia and has tried all medications (like Lyrica, Gabapentin, Nucleo CMP, laser treatment, acupuncture). For the past 5 years, the pain has been managed but lately his pain is back and more intense. He does not want to depend on these medicines anymore because of its side effects. Is there someone who can recommend an alternative? He is 60 years old. ## He might try gallium maltolate skin cream, which many people with postherpetic neuralgia say has helped relieve their pain. For more information see: gallixa.com/GAMReferences/BernsteinPainMedicine2012.pdf

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Anyone know of a cream or compounded ointment for relief of severe pain from post herpetic neuralgia? I’ve suffered with this for 21 years now, down back of leg and around ankle and foot. I’m so tired of fighting the pain. I take gabapentin, tramadol, and amytriptline which help some, but the pain is alway there, stabbing and burning, making it difficult to wear clothing. This is so depressing I don’t even want to leave the house anymore. ## Hello, Patti! I am so sorry about what you're dealing with, that's horrible. Unfortunately, I don't know of any specific cream, or compounded cream that I can recommend, but you might want to ask your doctor about prescribing Lidocaine patches, or a compounded cream with Lidocaine in it, since it is a topical anesthetic...

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71 yearsa old male, ht 162 cms.Had open heart surgery on 28 Jan 2011. Post Herpetic Neuralgia on 25 June was prescribed Pregabalin 75mg 2xBD. Viminta Forte 1xOD has now been added. Besides drowsiness, dry mouth, I have gained 5 kg weight(from 63 to 68 kgs) in the last three months and have developed severe constipation. Also there is a conspicuous droop of left eyelid which is now almost obstructing my vision. Earlier I was suffering from severe pain in the effected area (left side of sotmatch from naval to my backbone), sudden stabbing sensation and attacks of itching, which has now decreased to 40%. The dosage of Pregabalin has now been reduced to 1xtds. Request advise with special reference to constipation and weight gain. ## Have you consulted your doctor, again? Pregabalin is an an...

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Has anyone else found that the "New" Opanas are not as effective as the old ones for pain control? I have post herpetic trigeminal neuralgia. I am hoping that the generics will be like the old ones. This is crazy. ## Unfortunately yes, there have been quite a few people complaining about the reformulated ones, even though they are new. The problems seem to range from their causing odd side effects, to their not being as effective, as you've experienced. Learn more about the Opana details here. As far as I am aware, at this time, the generics have not been reformulated, yet. However, this could change at any given time, or the FDA might cause them to be done away with altogether, in similar fashion to Oxycontin. Have you talked to your doctor about the issue? Or maybe asked y...

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What is Nova-75 capsule for? ## Each Nova-75 capsule contains 75mg of Pregabalin. Pregabalin is indicated for: -Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. -Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization -Fibromyalgia -Generalized anxiety disorder (approved in the European Union). For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## why NOva Plus 75 is prescribed for? ## tell about side effect ## I am diabetic from the last 23 years. I recently got ' trigger thumb' . It does not pain much . I have been prescri...

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pgn100 ## I found the pill marked Pfizer PGN 100 to be Lyrica (100 mg). Lyrica is indicated for the following: • Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. • Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization • Fibromyalgia • Generalized anxiety disorder You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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My grandmother has a tumor and takes Pfizer PGN 75, but what is it? ## I found the pill marked Pfizer PGN 75 to be Lyrica (75 mg). Lyrica is indicated for the following: - Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. - Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization - Fibromyalgia - Generalized anxiety disorder You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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WHITE CAPSULE PFN 150 PFIZER ## I found the white capsule to be Lyrica (150 mg); the correct marking however is Pfizer PGN 150, not PFN. Lyrica is indicated for the following: • Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. • Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization • Fibromyalgia • Generalized anxiety disorder You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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medication for numbness ## Doloneuron can contain either of the following active ingredients: Gabapentin 100 mg + Mecobalamin 500 mcg OR Gabapentin 300 mg + Mecobalamin 500 mcg. It is indicated for the following treatments: Diabetic neuropathy; trigeminal & post-herpetic neuralgia; back, joint & neck pain; cancer related chemotherapy & radiation induced neuropathic pain; chemotherapy induced hot flashes in breast cancer patients; uremic pruritus; painful neuropathy in chronic renal failure. Do you have any other questions or concerns?

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LITTLE white capsule ## What is lyrica for? pfizer pgn 150 ## I found the pill marked Pfizer PGN 150 to be Lyrica (150 mg). Lyrica is indicated for the following: • Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. • Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization • Fibromyalgia • Generalized anxiety disorder You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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laraca, side affects and what the main purpose of this pill is for ## Did you mean to say Lyrica? This is the closest match i've been able to find to the spelling. Lyrica is indicated for the following: • Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. • Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization • Fibromyalgia • Generalized anxiety disorder A list of side effects can be view by clicking on the link below and scrolling down to the section called "adverse effects": If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can f...

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all white cap with a black ring around the small end. made by pfizer letters pgn and 50 under that ## I found the pill marked Pfizer PGN 50 to be Lyrica (150 mg). Lyrica is indicated for the following: • Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. • Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization • Fibromyalgia • Generalized anxiety disorder You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I HAVE BEEN LYRICA MG50 FOR MOUTH ...

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I want to know if the tablet Mahagaba-m 75 is a steroid? ## The answer to your question is no, this is not a steroid. Mahagaba-M 75 contains the following active ingredients: Methylcobalamine (750 mcg) + Pregabalin (75 mg) Pregabalin is indicated for: Treatment of neuropathic pain from diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia. There is not enough data to state that it should be used in all neuropathic pain. Adjunctive therapy in adults with partial seizures with or without secondary generalization Fibromyalgia Generalized anxiety disorder (approved in the European Union). You can read more about Pregabalin in the link below: Methylcobalamin is used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It i...

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I have nerve damage, shingles, fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, the list goes on and on! I can't have Lyrica, Cymbalta, or Gabapentin. They are not approved , and they continue to reject the approval no matter how many request are submitted. What can I do? ## I am sorry, who is that is not approving them for you? Your insurance company?? You are not very specific in your post, so it is a little confusion. If they are claiming that these drugs are not approved to treat these types of conditions, then that is incorrect because both Cymbalta and Lyrica are approved by the FDA to treat post-herpetic neuralgia. If you can give me an idea of the type of insurance you have, I can try to research their formulary to see what they will cover for you, so you can discuss other opti...

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