How Do You Stop Post Herpetic Neuralgia?
by | Dec 19, 2022
Categories: Acupuncture, Neuropathy, Pain
“My ribs are still on fire.”
“I understand why the shingles rash hurt and burned, but it still hurts even though the rash is gone.”
“Shingles felt terrible, but the pain afterwards is worse.”
“I thought the pain would stop when the rash disappeared, but it didn’t. I still feel like my side is on fire.”
These people suffer from Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, a severe condition that can arise after shingles. One in five people with shingles will develop post-herpetic neuralgia. People over 50 are particularly at risk, a lasting burning sensational pain across the skin due to nerve damage from the shingles. Patients often say, “the pain is unbearable, it burns every day, all day, all night, and nothing helps.” Having shingles is extremely painful and frustrating, and post-herpetic neuralgia is a continuation of the pain after the initial shingles infection has resolved. The rash fades and heals, but the pain remains constant.
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia pain is often burning sharp, jabbing, and aching. A shirt brushing against the skin and other light touches can feel like touching a live wire or scraping against shards of glass. Post-herpetic neuralgia is usually on the trunk, shoulders, neck, and face. This makes it hard to wear shirts, bras, scarves, and anything made of wool. How can you enjoy your life when wearing a sweater hurts?
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia can’t be prevented, and there is a one-in-five chance of developing after a shingles outbreak. The good news is that acupuncture can be used to stop post-herpetic neuralgia. It reduces pain, repairs nerve damage, and stops itching, irritation, and sensitivity. We are only able to take five new post-herpetic neuralgia patients each month. Call the clinic at 587-879-7122 to schedule your consultation today.