Postherpetic Neuralgia (Shingles) nerve damage
Postherpetic Neuralgia (Shingles) nerve damage around eye, eyebrow, forehead & scalp (8 years) has anyone had any sucessful treatment other than drugs
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I am new to this group and this is my first post. I have had TN for 3 years on the entire left side my face and head..even into my mouth and nasal passages. this was left to me by shingles. I have had 2 nerve blocks, pain stimulator in my spine, gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, oxycontin 10 (sometimes takes the edge off my pain) vitamins (all B). Nerve remedies or other over counter, atlas orthogonal chiropractor, now thinking about acupuncture. I also use a lotion that a doctor prescribed for me. It is filled by a pharmacy that puts it together but it needs a prescription. It contains, lidocaine, ketamine, and some other pain killers. If I did not have this I would have killed myself! not kidding! It is the only thing that will ease the pain somewhat. I will be glad to give you the pharmacy name, but you must get a prescription first.
I'm sure pain management knows of this. This is the only thing I can go to in the middle of the night. please take care!
I have tried about everything I have ever heard of. If only I had all the money that my insurance has spent. It also has cost me a fortune, and has made me hermit who wants to die sooner than later. I have it on the entire left side of my head and face and into my mouth and nose. have had it for 3 years. I read something on the Mayo site about an operation thru the skull that relieves the nerve from pressure. oDp you know anyone who has had this. the info says it is the only thing that cures this