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Suggest Treatment For Postherpetic Neuralgia Symptoms
Posted on
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Question : I have recently had shingles located on my face. The shingles seem to be cured but I have a nagging sensation oof itching and a feeling that something is 'crawling' around under the skin. The itching is also a bit painful. Do I still have the shingles or is tjhis a normal aftermath.?
Brief Answer:
post herpetic neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The symptoms that you are describing are in keeping with postherpetic neuralgia.
This refers to nerve related symptoms and signs that occur after shingles.
This particular virus can affect the nerves in a particular area and cause long term pain or abnormal sensations such as the itching or crawling that you mentioned.
In some persons, it can last only a short amount of time , while in others it can last for weeks or years.
Treatment can involve the use of common pain medication or medication that would help suppress nerve impulse eg gabapentin, lyrica, amitriptyline.
These meds are used for nerve related pain (neuralgia) though they have other uses as well
If the symptoms continue or they are bothersome, then you would need to see your doctor for assessment and treatment
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
post herpetic neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The symptoms that you are describing are in keeping with postherpetic neuralgia.
This refers to nerve related symptoms and signs that occur after shingles.
This particular virus can affect the nerves in a particular area and cause long term pain or abnormal sensations such as the itching or crawling that you mentioned.
In some persons, it can last only a short amount of time , while in others it can last for weeks or years.
Treatment can involve the use of common pain medication or medication that would help suppress nerve impulse eg gabapentin, lyrica, amitriptyline.
These meds are used for nerve related pain (neuralgia) though they have other uses as well
If the symptoms continue or they are bothersome, then you would need to see your doctor for assessment and treatment
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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