Postherpetic Neuralgia WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of herpes zoster. Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a skin rash, patch, or a line of blisters that can be extremely painful. Postherpetic neuralgia is a viral infection of the nerves. Shingles is an acute infection caused by a familiar childhood foe, chicken pox.
Fast Facts:
- Postherpetic neuralgia pain is the pain after shingles.
- The rash arises on the skin over a nerve in the shape of a band.
- The acute phase lasts until the lesions are healed, usually several weeks after the onset of the rash.
- The most common symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia are: burning, throbbing, aching, stabbing or shooting pain.
- Some common treatments for postherpetic neuralgia include steroids, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and topical agents.
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Latest Headlines on Postherpetic Neuralgia
What is Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- AfterShingles: What is Post-Herpetic Neuralgia?
- ClevelandClinic: What is Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MAMA's Health: What is Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- StopPain.org: What is Postherpetic Neuralgia?
What Are The Symptoms of Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- WebMD: Understanding Postherpetic Neuralgia -- Symptoms
- StopPain.org: Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Symptoms
- eMedTV: Postherpetic Neuralgia Symptoms
- University of California, San Francisco: Signs and Symptoms of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- UCLA Health System: Postherpetic Neuralgia Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MayoClinic: Causes of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- StopPain.org: Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Causes
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Neuralgia | Possible Complications of Neuralgia
- U.S. Pharmacist: Postherpetic Neuralgia - A High-Risk Complication in Seniors with Herpes Zoster
- MedicineNews.net: Postherpetic Neuralgia, Complications of Pregabalin Withdrawal
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MayoClinic: Treatments and Drugs for Postherpetic Neuralgia
- eMedicine: Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia | Medication for Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Skin Therapy Letter.com: Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Wikipedia: Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Drugs.com: Drugs Associated with Persisting Pain - Shingles (Postherpetic Neuralgia)
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MayoClinic: Lifestyles and Home Remedies for Postherpetic Neuralgia
- eVitamins: Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Shingles Help TIPS: Info on Holistic Shingles Treatment
- Dr. David Brownstein: Should You Get The Shingles Vaccine?
- Healthwise (via University of Michigan Health System): Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia
What Are The Types, Diagnosis and Survival Rates of Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- eMedicine: Differentials of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- StopPain.org: Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Diagnosis
- University of California, San Francisco: Diagnosis of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- VirtualMedicalCentre: Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) - Probable Outcomes
- The Journal of Family Pratice: What is the Prognosis of Postherpetic Neuralgia?
How Do You Prevent Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- Wikipedia: Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management
- About.com: Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia
- PatientUK: Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Postherpetic Neuralgia
- MedicalNewsToday: Postherpetic Neuralgia Signs (April 24, 2007)
- Heal My Hurt: Press Release: Medication For Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain (June 30, 2008)
- Health Book Blog: Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Science Blog: What is the Best Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia?
- MedHelp: Does Herpes Cause Post-Herpetic Neuralgia? (Expert Forum)
- HealthBoards: Postherpetic Neuralgia Message Boards
Foundations and Support Groups on Postherpetic Neuralgia
- VZV Research Foundation: Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- BrainTalk Communities: Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia
- DailyStrength: Postherpetic Neuralgia Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Postherpetic Neuralgia
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Postherpetic Neuralgia
Clinical Trials on Postherpetic Neuralgia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Postherpetic Neuralgia
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Postherpetic Neuralgia
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