Postherpetic Neuralgia from Shingles

Anyone had any luck with lessening the pain of this,I am so done with this, I have had this horrific burning, gnawing deep intense constant pain in my chest for now 3 yrs... been on every drug u can imagine (gabapentin, amitryptline, nortriptyline, topomax (topamax), lyricia, cymbalta and the list goes on and on and on Ive had nerve blocks etc.. If anyone has had anything that has helped them I would love to hear from you,,, shine

[pickles18]

Hi, I am sorry that I can't say that I did something that has worked.  I just started a regimen. I had shingles and I have MS. I have intense, debiitating itching and pain in my lower back. Two days ago, I started seeing a new MS neurologist. What is your dosage for gabapentin? I am to build up slowly to 2400-3600 mg -- plus Hydrocodon-Acetaminophn -- plus Aleve -- at 3 each day.My former neurologist was not helpful -- have to dump them. I am trying to be optimistic about the med mix. Just started. Can you sleep?  I take 75mg Trazodone -- relatively cheap and thankfully, works like a charm. It's horrible. Wishing you some real relief.

[sunshine1109]

My dosage was 1800 mg but I have tapered from it so im not taking it anymore it never helped at all, I go to a new Pain Dr. next week he is the had of Pain Management at Shands in Gainesville Fla supposed to be excellent, I sleep ok it takes a long time to get to sleep and I wake up alot every couple hrs but this pain is just to much I dont know what Im gonna do If it doesnt go away soon,,, much luck to you hope u start feeling better...shine

[cam817]

The neurologist at USF gave me 800mgs of gabapentin, 1 Cymbalta and a valtrex a day....seems to help. I am not happy about all the meds but I could not stand the numbness and fuzzy feelings in my legs and feet. I also get burning itching at the base of my spine. I also get chills througout the day.

[perrypogue]

I just found this website. I've also got permanent shingles. Had them now since Jan 1, 2001. This is the first time I've had the opportunity to discuss shingles with anyone who also has them. I've not searched for pain relief as I thought there was nothing available. The only thing that I've found over the years is that the pain lessens when my body is hot...and like if I walk into a cold store in the summertime, they really hurt....but to get hot the pain is the least.

[kc1964]

I am in week 5 of shingles. My outbreak was on right side of head, into right eye . While I am starting to recover, still have some pain , but manage with ibuprofan. You are right on about the heat ! In my early stages, the only way for me to sleep was with a heating pad. I am still using it now, and for some reason it works. I am only 48 years old, and have this dread disease. I have great sympathy for all of us who have this !

[koradora]

PLEASE TRY LIVRELEIF---24.95 HAVE MINE FOR 7 YEARS-SO DARN PAINFUL--WITHIN  2 HOURS I AM PAIN FREE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 7 YEARS--WAHOOOOOOOOO

[koradora]

HOPE YOU GOT MY MESSAGE--I AM ALSO WITH CHRONIC PAIN CLINIC TODAY I TRIED THE CREAM LIVRELEIF--IN 2 HOURS AM PAIN FREE--PLEASE TRY--JUDY

[sailorlen]

Is this for real?  where do U buy it??

[koradora]

i am in canada bought for 22.00 at food basics--but sorry to say my pain is back now i want to try hemp oil---check this site called--run for the cure

[sunshine1109]

I just got ur message, for some reason I didnt get any alerts in my email that I had messages from this site, anyway it says GNC has the cream so im gonna go tomorrow and get some... I am still in the most agonizing pain and it never stops... I will try anything at this point, I am finally going to a neurologist on Monday the only Dr I havent tried yet, dont know if it will do any good but I have to try .. hope you doing better.. shine

[sunshine1109]

Have you found anything else for your pain as mine is still full force, I gone through burning of the nerve and everything and nothing has helped, I am so desperate for relief...shine