@pschulte Hi Patti, I never meant to ignore your query about Cold Laser Therapy. Since I’d not even heard of it, (and I’ve lost count of the number of Dr.s I’ve seen since this adventure began, non of whom ever mentioned it), I’ve been reading a lot. We do need to be our own advocates, without putting ourselves in the Guinea pig category!
A few years ago, a neurologist suggested I have Botox injections (yes, I am a wrinkly old person….but this would be to help the pain from PHN) My ophthalmologist consulted a friend/neurologist and they agreed not to take that route. The proximity to my eye could cause many more problems than it would resolve. Reading possible Cold Laser Therapy side effects mentioning retina damage is scary too.
I do take a drop of Aspercreme with Lydocaine (over the counter) and rub it on the right side of my forehead, down to my cheekbone, not near my eye or on my eyelid. It “calms” the nerves a bit. That’s become part of my bedtime ritual. I wish you Sweet Dreams!
Margie