Post-Zoster-Neuralgie
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) – also known as postherpetic neuralgia – is characterized by
Sometimes extremely severe nerve pain, which is usually a result of shingles (zoster). This is the most common complication of shingles.
The disease usually heals after a few weeks. However, about one in ten patients suffers permanent nerve damage, which can develop into PHN.
A PZN is generated by the Varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus belongs to the herpes virus family. After a chickenpox infection has cleared up, the viruses remain in the body and can become active again years later. They can then trigger a condition known as shingles, for example, if the immune system is weakened.
The symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia are usually limited to the area of skin where shingles first broke out and may include burning or stabbing pain, sensitivity to touch (allodynia), itching, and numbness.
Because the course of the disease is often associated with severe pain, strong painkillers such as tramadol (Tramal) are often administered. Antidepressants or anticonvulsants such as pregabalin (Lyrica) or gabapentin (Neurontin) are also used in low doses because they can inhibit the transmission of pain to the brain.
There is currently no cure for the condition because nerve pain cannot be reversed, but Calmare Scrambler Therapy ® can help you relieve these unpleasant sensations.