Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that arises as a complication of acute herpes zoster (AHZ) infection. AHZ affects as many as one in three individuals in their lifetime and is characterized by a dermatomal rash. The pain associated with PHN develops in the same ...
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition that affects the skin and nerves. It is actually a complication of herpes zoster, better known as shingles – a condition caused by a reappearance of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus which causes chickenpox. PHN typically starts after...
but many patients notice no alleviation of their pain or experience adverse events (Dunteman, 2002).PNSrepresents an alternative intervention for the chronic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, especially in elderly patients due to the treatment limitations associated with existing comorbidities (...
Self-Regulation of Brain Activity in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Double-Blind Randomized Study Using Real-Time fMRI Neurofeedback A pilot study has shown that real-time fMRI (rtfMRI) neurofeedback could be an alternative approach for chronic pain treatment. Considering the relative small...
The results showed remarkable improvements in pain. This laser treatment could be an alternative choice for PHN patients with intractable neuralgia.doi:10.4236/jcdsa.2012.21003Koji ItaiAyumi KorekawaKayo JinTakayuki AizuAkiko RokunoheChihiro HagiwaraKatsumi HanadaDaisuke Sawamura...
In addition to relieving pain, turmeric may help to reduce inflammation that is associated with postsherpetic neuralgia.Essential Oils for Alternative Pain ReliefLavendar, eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils are also effective pain killers when applied externally. Essential oils must be mixed with a...
Postherpetic-neuralgia, treatmentPregabalin, therapeutic useThe article discusses research on the cost effectiveness of alternative treatments for patients with postherpetic neuralgia, referencing a study by J. Fox-Rushby and colleagues presented at the 3rd International Congress on Neuropathic Pain....
Gobel H,Stadler T.Treatment of pain due to postherpetic neuralgia with tramadol: results of an open parallel pilot study vs clomipramine with and without levomepromazine.Clinical Drug Investigation. 1995Gobel H,Stadler T.Treatment of pain due to postherpetic neuralgia with tramadol-results of an ...
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic pain syndrome occurring after a herpes zoster outbreak. While there is no effective treatment available today, autologous fat grafting has shown promise. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of fat grafting as treatment for PHN compared...
Mario Roxas,ND.Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia:Diagnosis and therapeutic considerations. Alternative Medicine Review . 2006Roxas Mario.Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations.Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic. 2006...