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Postherpetic Neuralgia
by DB898, Jun 02, 2008 03:20PM
Hello:
I am 47 years of age and have had outbreaks of shingles since 2004. The rash has always been located on my left buttock and no where else. With every outbreak I always took the anti-viral Valtrex which certainly shortened and helped the episodes. This past March, 2008, I had another outbreak in the same area. Unfortunately I didn't take the Valtrex and ended up suffering with the virus much longer. Now, just about a week ago, I've started to feel tingling and slight numbness in my lower legs and feet. Tingling also in my hands along with odd aching-like "spot" pains in different areas such as the top of my foot, my hands and a burning pain in my lower arm. I also noted odd sensations in my mouth. Could this be Postherpetic Neuralgia? Your help is greatly appreciated.
DB898
I am 47 years of age and have had outbreaks of shingles since 2004. The rash has always been located on my left buttock and no where else. With every outbreak I always took the anti-viral Valtrex which certainly shortened and helped the episodes. This past March, 2008, I had another outbreak in the same area. Unfortunately I didn't take the Valtrex and ended up suffering with the virus much longer. Now, just about a week ago, I've started to feel tingling and slight numbness in my lower legs and feet. Tingling also in my hands along with odd aching-like "spot" pains in different areas such as the top of my foot, my hands and a burning pain in my lower arm. I also noted odd sensations in my mouth. Could this be Postherpetic Neuralgia? Your help is greatly appreciated.
DB898
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Treatment of post herpetic neuralgia are antidepressants, anticonvulsants (such as gabapentin or pregabalin) and topical agents such as lidocaine patches or capsaicin lotion. Opioid analgesics may also be appropriate in many situations. For more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postherpetic_neuralgia