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Suggest Treatment For Post Herpatic Neuralga From Shingles

I have post herpatic neuralga from shingles and it is the 5th cranial nerve running from the top of my headdown the center of my nose to the top lip thru my right ear and back to the top of my head. It has also infected my right eye and around the eye socket. This began in July. I want to know how to use boric acid powder as an eye cleanser. I have been using restasis and refresh but my eye is still red.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Post herpatic neuralgia is a common complication of Shingles. The virus lies dormant in nerves and it causes severe neurological pain. You have pain in distribution of fifth cranial nerve. You also have red eyes due to spread of local infection.

For severe pain medicines like Gabapentine, Pregabalin can help. These medicines help to reduce severe pain of neuralgia. The treatment should be taken for at least 2-4 weeks. Along with these medicines if pain remain persistent then medicines like Amitryptiline, Nortryptiline can help. These medicines along with gabapentine helps to reduce severe pain. Consult your doctor for prescription.

Boric acid powder can be mixed with sterile water and you can used this solution three to four time a day. This will help in relief. Consult a ophthalmologist if infection persist and redness remains.

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Suggest Treatment For Post Herpatic Neuralga From Shingles

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Post herpatic neuralgia is a common complication of Shingles. The virus lies dormant in nerves and it causes severe neurological pain. You have pain in distribution of fifth cranial nerve. You also have red eyes due to spread of local infection. For severe pain medicines like Gabapentine, Pregabalin can help. These medicines help to reduce severe pain of neuralgia. The treatment should be taken for at least 2-4 weeks. Along with these medicines if pain remain persistent then medicines like Amitryptiline, Nortryptiline can help. These medicines along with gabapentine helps to reduce severe pain. Consult your doctor for prescription. Boric acid powder can be mixed with sterile water and you can used this solution three to four time a day. This will help in relief. Consult a ophthalmologist if infection persist and redness remains. Thanks, hope this helps you