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Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia and Pain

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Nov 28 5:21am | Replies (190)
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@bunnyp

I have nerve damage from Shingles every day for almost 3 years now with no relief! Have lately heard about a Light Laser therapy and wondering if Mayo Clinic does this?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 12, 2020

Hi @bunnyp and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your question about treating nerve damage from shingles with laser therapy to this existing discussion called "Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia and Pain." I did this so you can connect with others like @hopeful33250 @paulbklyn @manila and others. In particular, @jerid has spoken about his experience with low level laser therapy (LLLT). Click VIEW & REPLY to read through past posts.

While we wait for others to chime in, you might be interested in this article:
- Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia With Low Level Laser Therapy https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/treatments/complementary/lasers/treatment-postherpetic-neuralgia-low-level-laser-therapy

Bunny, what treatments have you tried to date?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 12, 2020

Hello @bunnyp,

I would like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry to hear of your nerve damage from Shingles. As I'm currently in the recovery stage of a Shingles outbreak, I would be interested in hearing more about your diagnosis.

You said that you have had nerve damage for three years now. That sounds so difficult! What types of meds have been tried? Have you tried Gabapentin (also known as Neurontin) or any prednisone? Have you consulted with a neurologist?

I am not familiar with Light Laser Therapy but I have heard others speak of it. Are you interested in trying it?

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