Post-herpetic Neuralgia

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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

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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

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reply to Stu re Postherpetic Neuralgia. Thanks Stu. Yes, I would really like to hear about your experience and how you finally got completeley healed of PHN. You can contact me on cbritten at mweb.co.za
Regards. Cori

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I also am suffering with Shingles for 3 months now, across my side, back, and stomach, the rash was horrible, which is starting to fade, but the pain is excruciatng, the doctor put me on vicodon, which I don't like taking, and Gabapentin nerve pain 100MG 3 times a day,as soon as the pills wear off. I am in agony,lost 10 pds.Would appreciate more information Stu.

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Hi Cori. I wish I had some better news for you about the PHN. Unfortunately for all of us suffering from it after the shingles, there is no “cure”. The nerves that were damaged by the herpes zoster virus have to heal themselves which is an extremely slow process. I know this from experience as I have had post herpetic neuralgia for 20 years now. The pain, itching, and misery has gotten some better Over the years, but is still there, I take 1600 mg of gabapentin 3 times a day, tramadol twice daily, and amitriptyline at bedtime so I can get some sleep, usually 4 or 5 hours a night. I have been to several doctors and this combination is the best they can come up with. Good luck!

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