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After a very bad case of shingles six and a half yrs. ago, I was left with PHN in the nerve extending from L4 around my right side (under my armpit and beneath/and into my right breast). I am now 74. I had given up on finding any useful info about treatment, etc., a couple of years ago. Fortunately I have a Pain Management doctor whom I feel is trying his best to help me, having used all of the typical treatments discussed by those in this group. I am on the referral list to see a highly respected neurologist in San Antonio, TX, where I go for treatment. I may not have many comments to add, but I will definitely be following what is happening with the Mayo discussions.
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Hello @bunting, Welcome to Connect. I think it is really good that you are being proactive and looking for options to help with your pain and you have a Pain Management doctor working with you trying to help. I hope you are able to provide an update after you see the neurologist in San Antonio. From your post it sounds similar to the pain from sciatica which is described in an article here --- All About the L4-L5 Spinal Segment: https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spine-anatomy/all-about-l4-l5-spinal-segment
I think you might find the following discussions helpful also:
-- Sciatica: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sciatica-3/
-- Sciatic nerve pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sciatic-nerve-pain/
-- Sciatica pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sciatica-pain/
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Can you let us know how your appointment goes with the neurologist?