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The Misery of Post Herpetic Neuralgia
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I am searching for help for my mom’s year long battle with constant pain after shingles. She has been to several doctors and on all the meds…nothing gives her any relief. She has gotten a total of 4 injections from a pain doctor and acupuncture. She is so depressed that this is going to be forever. I feel so bad for her & not sure where to turn to next . Any suggestions?
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I have PHN and started this discussion. PHN is high level pain. Your life is no longer yours. I'm on year 8 and the only thing that comes near to relief is a neurorectomy. I've had one and hope to get another this year. Resources for PHN in the US is zero. Insurance (most) does not cover neurorectomys and it normally takes more than one surgery. There are only four doctors in the entire US that perform the surgery in hopes of relieving pain. I have tried just about everything.
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I feel for her.
I once worked with a doctor who had post herpatic neuralgia as they call it, for over a year.
She couldn’t even wear a bra, it hurt so bad.
Hope your mom gets some relief soon.