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Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia: What helps with Pain?
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@pschulte You have my prayers this morning !
Having shingles in Jan 2017, and dealing with such similar problems, I just need to tell you that you aren’t alone….and we’ll all, somehow, get through this together. My eye doctor did an amniotic disc implant, which helped the scarring. It was like wearing a contact lense and was painless. My sister came up with a shampoo at a Health Supplement Store (it worked, using cool water). I do still put off haircuts longer than I should! Ice packs help & I have a refreezeable one called a Headache Halo (Amazon) that helps to get to sleep. This is an “I can do this!” situation.
All the best, margie
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@margiem You have my prayers also.
You have been dealing with this since 2017......gosh. I am going to ask my eye doctor about the disc implant. I still can't see out of my eye and the pupil doesn't dilate. I'll have to try headache Halo. Washing and drying my hair is miserable. I haven't gotten my hair cut. I just keep trimming the banks. I just don't want anyone to touch my head. I am going to keep you message and I am here anytime you want to vent. I have an appointment with a pain management doctor. I don't want any narcotics.
I'll let you know if they are able to do anything. I'm sure the first appointment is just a consultation.
Wishing you all the best. I don't know how we do it.
Patti