Post Neuralgia Pain From Shingles- 71 Questions Answered

Mom is suffering from herpes zoster and itchiness, burning of right side of face. It's been 1l month now. Allopathic treatment is done. But post herpetic neuralgia persists. Is there any homeo medicine to cure itchiness and burning of the face

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Dr. Anis Unani | Allahabad

U can take habb azarapi 2 bd ... Read More

Recently I have pain in my left chest and radiat to back. In the same area I had suffered from herpes infection in 2011. now I visit to dr ,he tell about post herpetic neuralgia. Please guide me about treatment of post herpetic neuralgia

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Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

hello I understand your concern homeopathic treatment offers good results in such cases better consult with me online now share more details on private chat ... Read More

I was suffering from herpes zoster on right forehead. Now the scabs and shingles are gone. But now I have marks on head and lot of pain that comes and goes. Any help on this on how to recover from marks and pain .

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It's called post herpetic neuralgia... specific medicine required.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

How effective is Homeopathic medicine in pain management related to Shingles (Both during the attack and post)

Asked for Male, 30 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Neetu Singh Homoeopath | Varanasi

it is effective in these cases. also use as preventive purpose. during attack little bit effective and after that attack it helps to reduce the marks as well as other complain. ... Read More

Is there a medicine for neurological pain caused by shingles? My shingles have healed but still have a lot of pain in the nerves.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 194 Views v

Dr. T Rajan Ayurvedic Orthopedist | Thiruvananthapuram

Apply cutis oil regularly, gradually it will disappear. ... Read More

I had shingles on my chest and back 3 years back. Bit now some how I have started having tremendous pain in the same area. And the pain is unbearable. One of my doctor friend said the effect remains on veins. Kindly help me to get proper treatment. Suggest me swim should I consult.

Asked for Male, 42 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

Thanks for the query. You should meet a Dermatologist for sure and initiate on appropriate treatment as early as possible. There are effective treatments available to reduce pain and dryness and some ... Read More

Hello Dr. I’m affected with shingles a month ago. The blisters and skin rashes got reduced but suffering with terrible nerve pain in my hand. Recently, I have numbness on left half of the body. Pain is very sensitive to temperatures. I’m worried Dr. Kindly help. when can I get rid of this pain. due to this pain my shouldermuscles atrophied.

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Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal Neurologist | Jamshedpur

Post herpetic neuralgia is very difficult to go. It will reduce with time . the best medicine is tab carbamazepine. You can start this medicine. Take care Dr Amit Agarwal ... Read More

Can I know what are the possible causes of neuralgia, both trigeminal or occipital...what are the symptoms and how to differentiate from something else

Asked for Female, 26 Years 461 Views v

Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Neurologist | Gurgaon

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Very genuine and apt question , here is the answer: 1. Trigeminal neuralgia - it's a condition and not a disease that affects your trigeminal nerves on the face giving you chronic sharp shooting elect ... Read More

My wife had shingles infection on the left side of her pelvic area. After around 2 years she is experiencing a lot of pain and uneasiness in that area. What to do? She is 49 years old.

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Dr. Manjunath S Neurosurgeon | Mumbai

It is called hyperesthesia. It is due to the nerve involvement by the herpes zoster. You can take Pregablin or Gabapentin tablets for a month and can observe ... Read More

I suffered from shingles last year in November last year. Still suffering from neural pain in forehand lower side and triceps side. Don't feel pain while walking and doing work. Feel pain when resting hand on table or resting and while sleeping.

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Dr. Parth Shah Neurologist | Mumbai

It is an infection of nerve with Herpes virus. Many treatment options are available for its treatment. ... Read More

My father has recovered from herpes zoster but the area around his eyes has been itchy and painful. Sometimes the pain becomes unbearable. Could someone please suggest any ointment or medications to stop the itching and pain

Asked for Female, 28 Years 247 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...he is suffering from post herpetic neuralgia causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

I got abscess on my neck and took 5 days course of antibiotics still it remains same what should I do I got shingles 4 days before having medicine still it is paining what is the fast relief for it

Asked for Female, 29 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia treatment My tongue cramp pain blow jaw and throat and sometimes in ear and sometimes pain below Adam apple

Asked for Male, 25 Years 185 Views v

Dr. G Mogileswari Neurologist | Tirupati

How many attacks of pain?? Other associated symptoms.. pls connect for further information ... Read More

I have trigeminal neuralgia. And when I make a humming sound from my mouth the pain gets worse. Is it normal with trigeminal neuralgia?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Praganesh Patel General Physician | Jaipur

Yea . Take medication. It will be ok . Symptoms will resolve ... Read More

My wife has got shingles on her right side upper chest area. Need female dermatologist for her. She's suffering from pain and shivering.

Asked for Female, 50 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Sonia Tekchandani Dermatologist | Mumbai

Shingles is caused by Herpes Zoster virus. It can be very painful , and requires proper medication. You can visit the clinic for further consultation. We are open at Malad, Andheri and Khar. ... Read More

I had shingles.. When I sleep I feel a sudden disturbance ( like electric shock sensation).. And anxiety and heart palpitations.. Is this normal after shingles?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Are you on medicine?... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Which doctor, we should visit for trigeminal Neuralgia-Neurosurgeon or Dental and oral maxillofacial surgeon or pain management doctor... please advise

Asked for Male, 58 Years 340 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

neurologist ... Read More

Having shingles,may be insect bite.paining a lot and swelling on overall thigh.taken cetrazine but not helping.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Cetrizine won't help ! You need a complete course of appropriate antiviral treatment. Are you pregnant ? Are you taking any other medicines ? Discuss in details so that proper treatment can be given t ... Read More

Which qualified doctor should I visit for Postherpes neuralgia Dermologist Neurologist Which doctor should I visit herpes is almost disappeared but pain and burning sensation is more

Asked for Male, 65 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Gauri Abhyankar Karve General Physician | Pune

Neurologist ... Read More

I have been dealing with constant jaw pain under the ear lobe, jaw line end and neck on the right side. Have ear ringing, soreness, constant feel of something stuck in throat, jaw clicking and grating sound. Went to multiple doctors and dentists. No diagnosis or relief yet. I am currently doing Physical therapy as per OMFS suggestion. I did MRI of

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Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

Hi don't worry about sigmoid diverticulum,it's incidental finding, consult in online for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

What to eat and not to eat while suffering from shingles. Actually my mother is suffering from shingles and she is around 45 yrs its around her chest and around ear which cause ear pain too.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Avoid hard substances... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

How can we diagnose occipital neuralgia? . I doubt that I have occipital neuralgia. Is there any way that we can determine if its occipital neuralgia or not?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 958 Views v

Dr. Pratik Uttarwar Neurologist | Nagpur

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It's a clinical diagnosis. No tests for confirmation. ... Read More

I have constant burning pain under ear in the jaw since may. It started suddenly one day when I was chewing my food more than usual. Next day, heard a pop in jaw, jaw pain started with mild swelling. Still the same pain. It radiates to neck in July. Constant burning in side of the neck since July. Ear pain, ringing in ears, hearing some soft music

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Need to take a proper consult. Thanks ... Read More

Sir,I am in Work from home for past six months .Now i feeling pain in neck and back head and also have ear pain if hear loud sound. Is this symptom of occipital neuralgia please help me.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 298 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Not exactly but pressure headache wand requires treatment. If chronic may lead to migraine. ... Read More

I have been suffering from trigerminal neuralgia pain since 2015.. the pain was intermittent(mainly in winter) and managable with allopathic medication.. but this time, since this january, the pain has become continuous and severe (I'm not responding to allopathic medicines anymore and not taking any medication for this condition at present).. it i

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Dr. N S S GAURI Ayurveda | Kanpur

brahmi Vati 1 tablet twice a day chandanadi avleh 10 gm twice a day vyadhi har Rasayan 125 mg twice a day ... Read More

My father is being treated for herpers zoster.he had blisters around his right back one month back. he is still having pain and itching around the back area although the blisters are gone now. Also, from a few days, he is having pain around lower back as well with some blisters/bumps. Wanted to know if blisters/bumps still occur even after medicat

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Asked for Male, 59 Years 345 Views v

Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

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It is very normal to have this pain It can persist upto 6 months Nothing to worry Consult your treating dermatologist again for the pain and you will need to revisit and a keep a regular follow-up to ... Read More

Can atypical trigeminal neuralgia pain last for hours constantly? And can the pain be made worse by physical exertion?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 228 Views v

Dr. A.K. Purohit Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

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Yes it can last for hours together and there can be constant sensory distabences on face ... Read More

My mother got herpes on left leg 11years back. Since then the shooting pain at big toe of left leg still remained. I am looking for treatment for the same. I tried several places, but not cured. She also had pains (like shifting from place to place on the entire body - mostly back, shoulder and thighs) She is bed ridden because of this.

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Dr. R.N.Yadav Ayurvedic Surgeon | Jajpur

It's an infectious disease caused by Nita group (Harpes group) of virus. Its curable,in ayurved it called visharp it is due to agrivation of pita dosha,you should avoid spicy,dairy products ... Read More

Can Trigeminal Neuralgia affect the front side of neck as well? Almost all symptoms match(especially sharp pain lasting for few minutes) but I can't any information regarding this. If it isn't trigeminal neuralgia then what can it possibly be?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 320 Views v

Dr. Kunal Jadhav Neurologist | Pune

trigeminal neuralgia pain do not affect area below jaw this pain could be due to cervical nerve problem ... Read More

My father in law has got shingles.today he is having itching and pain in armpit. He had it few months back and underwent treatment in tamilnadu. He is here in gurgaon now. What shall we do for it. He is getting back to tamilnadu in a week. Please suggest any medication required or things to do at home.. Thanks in advance...

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U need medicine immediately..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photo ... Read More

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Mom is suffering from herpes zoster and itchiness, burning of right side of face. It's been 1l month now. Allopathic treatment is done. But post herpetic neuralgia persists. Is there any homeo medicine to cure itchiness and burning of the face

Recently I have pain in my left chest and radiat to back. In the same area I had suffered from herpes infection in 2011. now I visit to dr ,he tell about post herpetic neuralgia. Please guide me about treatment of post herpetic neuralgia

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I was suffering from herpes zoster on right forehead. Now the scabs and shingles are gone. But now I have marks on head and lot of pain that comes and goes. Any help on this on how to recover from marks and pain .

How effective is Homeopathic medicine in pain management related to Shingles (Both during the attack and post)

Is there a medicine for neurological pain caused by shingles? My shingles have healed but still have a lot of pain in the nerves.

I had shingles on my chest and back 3 years back. Bit now some how I have started having tremendous pain in the same area. And the pain is unbearable. One of my doctor friend said the effect remains on veins. Kindly help me to get proper treatment. Suggest me swim should I consult.

Can I know what are the possible causes of neuralgia, both trigeminal or occipital...what are the symptoms and how to differentiate from something else

My wife had shingles infection on the left side of her pelvic area. After around 2 years she is experiencing a lot of pain and uneasiness in that area. What to do? She is 49 years old.

I suffered from shingles last year in November last year. Still suffering from neural pain in forehand lower side and triceps side. Don't feel pain while walking and doing work. Feel pain when resting hand on table or resting and while sleeping.

My father has recovered from herpes zoster but the area around his eyes has been itchy and painful. Sometimes the pain becomes unbearable. Could someone please suggest any ointment or medications to stop the itching and pain

I got abscess on my neck and took 5 days course of antibiotics still it remains same what should I do I got shingles 4 days before having medicine still it is paining what is the fast relief for it

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia treatment My tongue cramp pain blow jaw and throat and sometimes in ear and sometimes pain below Adam apple

I have trigeminal neuralgia. And when I make a humming sound from my mouth the pain gets worse. Is it normal with trigeminal neuralgia?

My wife has got shingles on her right side upper chest area. Need female dermatologist for her. She's suffering from pain and shivering.

I had shingles.. When I sleep I feel a sudden disturbance ( like electric shock sensation).. And anxiety and heart palpitations.. Is this normal after shingles?

Which doctor, we should visit for trigeminal Neuralgia-Neurosurgeon or Dental and oral maxillofacial surgeon or pain management doctor... please advise

Having shingles,may be insect bite.paining a lot and swelling on overall thigh.taken cetrazine but not helping.

Which qualified doctor should I visit for Postherpes neuralgia Dermologist Neurologist Which doctor should I visit herpes is almost disappeared but pain and burning sensation is more

What to eat and not to eat while suffering from shingles. Actually my mother is suffering from shingles and she is around 45 yrs its around her chest and around ear which cause ear pain too.

How can we diagnose occipital neuralgia? . I doubt that I have occipital neuralgia. Is there any way that we can determine if its occipital neuralgia or not?

Sir,I am in Work from home for past six months .Now i feeling pain in neck and back head and also have ear pain if hear loud sound. Is this symptom of occipital neuralgia please help me.

Can atypical trigeminal neuralgia pain last for hours constantly? And can the pain be made worse by physical exertion?

Can Trigeminal Neuralgia affect the front side of neck as well? Almost all symptoms match(especially sharp pain lasting for few minutes) but I can't any information regarding this. If it isn't trigeminal neuralgia then what can it possibly be?

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