Steven S. asked
I am a 65-year-old female in good general health, but I have had a severe outbreak of shingles since just after Thanksgiving. I am taking the maximum dose of neurontin, but still experience intense pain and itching. I am exhausted, depressed, and physically weary, with significant scarring. What else can be done to manage this condition? Would a neurologist be able to help, and are there any other treatments or remedies I can consider?
September 19th, 2023
Michael J. answered
The condition you are experiencing is known as Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN), a form of neuropathy a...
September 19th, 2023
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