Alternatives for Chronic Pain Management in Postherpetic Neuralgia | The Balancing Act

Shingles affects an estimated 1 million people in the United States each year. The coinciding rash is known to cause severe discomfort. For most, when the rash leaves, the pain goes with it. But for some, the pain persists long after their skin has cleared. It's called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). But now, patients have more treatment options than ever before.
For persistent pain after shingles, ask your doctor about pain relief that stays with you.
ZTLIDO is a prescription medicine used for relief of pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) that follows the healing of shingles. It has a proven 12-hour adhesion to provide relief from PHN pain.
Stay tuned to hear about one woman's journey with PHN and how she hasn't let her life slow down - thanks to an innovative new treatment.
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[@NorCalWelder916]

Dealing with PHN after shingles. Burning feeling with stinging feeling. The rash and blisters are gone. I feel intense pain on my head and face and areas where shingles appeared. Taking Gabapentin medication

[@Lionsheartification]

Hey sorry to hear about your PHN. How long have you had it? My mom was diagnosed with shingles and she's been in pain for a few weeks at this point. It's really scaring me if I'm to be honest.

[@NorCalWelder916]

@@Lionsheartification I’ve been out of the hospital for 2 weeks and been dealing with it since then. I’m not getting better, contacting my Kaiser team. I am also a cancer patient, I’ve have a bone marrow transplant in September 2020. Praying and keeping positive. Very tough to deal with. Prayers to you and your family

[@Lionsheartification]

@@NorCalWelder916 Thanks for your reply. Really sorry to hear that. I'm praying you make a full recovery. Stay strong

[@i_am_chanel_5211]

¹1. ​@@Lionsheartification

[@caroliner1901]

Try radical diet change - carnivore (8 weeks so far) has radically reduced pain. I left a comment just now explaining my experience.

[@caroliner1901]

I noticed when I went keto the pain reduced , then carnivore (8 weeks) the pain is now almost gone for 27 days both menstrual cycles. I get uncomfortable twinges now around 3-9pm only a day or two before my period but that’s it. When I wake up it’s gone. I’m still taking anti-depressants for it though but have come down from 50mg to 30mg. I tried getting down to 15mg but then I got the twinges every afternoon/evening so I went back to 30mg but stuck with carnivore. Sugar/carbs seem to just set fire to it. Like putting a burned hand in hot water. Hope this helps someone in desperate pain like I was - losing my job (rocking and crying all day) and surgery was my next option. It’s still there lurking ready to jump but it doesn’t control me anymore.

[@mrslib]

@@caroliner1901 have recently changed to carnivore/keto. No change in pain yet, but have more energy and lost weight so not quitting. P.S. I am a lot older than you are.

[@TrevBec]

I'm suffering badly from PHN. This is probably the most informative video I've watched on it.

[@jrocks6969]

same here i went blind from it its so painful everyday from 2020 to now

[@jrocks6969]

same here i went blind from it its so painful everyday from 2020 to now

[@stevegcq]

You possibly had a

[@stevegcq]

disease called, 'Topical

[@stevegcq]

steroid withdrawal'.

[@jillcampbell8019]

What about face, scalp, and eyelid area with PHN pain and itching? Nothing worked including oral and tooical prescriptions.

[@sherrihurst3142]

I've had PHN on my left eye, forehead and scalp for 7 weeks now... it's the worst physical pain I've ever experienced! the shingles virus it still active on my cornea and I'm having to take steroid drops that I'm allergic to but it's either lose sight in that eye or have a stoke or heart attack...

[@jillcampbell8019]

@@sherrihurst3142 --oh Sherri, I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this. It was my mother who actually suffered with this horrible Shingles and PHN, and sounds like you in the same areas as well. The only thing that helped her relieve the pain, though temporarily each time, was ice/gel pack applied to her eye, scalp, forehead, nose. I keep praying that research will find something to repair such nerve damage. I’ve also had Shingles, but inside my right thigh area. -Not near the experience like what you or my mother have experienced. Have you contacted a pain specialist? I’m sorry I can’t be of more help to you. I pray constantly for PHN pain to be relieved through new therapy, medicine (natural or otherwise!)-sooner than later! And yes, better to do whatever is called for at this point than to go blind. Have you seen a cornea specialist? Maybe can help you?

[@jillcampbell8019]

@@sherrihurst3142 -PS- I know all about the steroid drops. My family member had to have a cornea transplant in 2015 and we were hoping the steroid drops would be unnecessary six to eight weeks following the transplant procedure. However, his body started to reject the cornea, and he has had to continue using the drops each day. Good thing is his cornea surgeon said the drops remain in the eye area. It’s not circulating throughout his body, debilitating his body organs, so forth. Researchers are working on a stem cell cornea for transplant. And they are trying to find other medication than steroid.

[@sherrihurst3142]

@@jillcampbell8019 ty... I'm sorry your mom had to deal with this & your family member with the cornea issue also! Since I wrote that I've improved some... still on 3600 mg of Gabapentin, drops are down to one time a day along with the Valtrex. My neurologist has me on a pain management program which of course is pain meds I only take at night... I'm dreading dealing with getting off of all of this medicine when the time comes but right now I'm doing what I have to do to not be in excruciating pain and "catching on fire".... take care!

[@bradspurlin401]

@@sherrihurst3142 I am on exactly this position/ any guidance?

[@Dan-cu6ks]

I have PHN and have overcome the pain most of the time.

[@sachapakistani3806]

My mother faced Post herpetic neoralgia since last 4 Weeks. Much pain in head and neck. Plz help us

[@caroliner1901]

Try radical diet change - carnivore (8 weeks so far) has radically reduced pain. I left a comment just now explaining my experience.

[@kirasmith7738]

I have a younger brother and when he was only 22 he got shingles,a rather bad case since he delayed treatment hoping he could get over it on his own. But it got really painful and eventually he went to the doctors. Slowly he healed, only the get this phn it effected his job which he lost cause he couldn't do the work any more no he has been out of work for 3 years and he is in really bad shape.. he is just so young for this I kinda worry something else is going on..

[@sandrakeselisammons860]

I accidentally found 6:50 out that that combination of Gabapentin and Remeron. Good luck to sall with this horrible problem!!!

[@mouses41ss]

The nerve pain in my head is intense. Any suggestions please?

[@jrocks6969]

i take lyrica and hydrocodone its so painful everyday, it also made me blind blurry vision with photophobia and yes opiods is only way to get sleep, i cant stick patches on my eye i had shingles around right eye

[@caroliner1901]

An idea: try radical diet change - carnivore (I’m 8 weeks in so far) it has radically reduced pain. I left a comment above explaining my experience.

[@jrocks6969]

@caroliner1901 actually I been on methodone and has tremendously helped pain

[@ilovebachata2527]

Looks like everyone suffering from phn differently I just have alot twitches at night and weakness and numbness my hands but I'm getting better after 4 months of shingels and I'm 37

[@HesGay]

Do PROLOZONE THERAPY look for a Naturopath or Integrative medicine doctor to do this. It heals and takes all the pain away it's been a medical miracle to me gives your life back.

[@teencha1]

my mother is 65 and she is suffering from this pain. I am in Canada, how can I order?

[@lux2024]

@Sabina Walker really?

[@gurupajagadeesh8534]

@Sabina Walker in how many days it was cured

[@pldonaldson5877]

Like barbed wire on my left breast, under my left arm, down my left arm and my back on the left side.....and a bad knee - other than that, I am fine :)

[@eh4236]

I got shingles about 4 weeks ago. I am over 50. Same location as you have described. Extremely painful with much of the same symptoms as a lot of people that have had it. I am on nerve pain medication, Gabapentin. 300 mg 3x day. The rash is healing but getting itchy. I am still in alot of pain although not as severe as before. I initially thought I had an allergic reaction when I first saw the rash. I had no idea it was shingles. Went to the MD and he said, I have it. Prescribed antivirals, pain and nerve pain medications. It has turned into a pesky friend that has worn out its welcome. When I touch the areas, it is numb, no feeling whatsoever. I hope it is not permanent. I have an active lifestyle. I want to be able to manage the pain as if it is barely noticeable so I can go about my life as before and return to my active lifestyle.

[@craighill2086]

22 years on with phn suffered facial pain wished i never went through this stress or tiredness doesnt help trying nerve shield a muilti vitamin to reduce nerve pain levels

[@caroliner1901]

Try radical diet change - carnivore (8 weeks so far) has radically reduced pain. I left a comment just now explaining my experience.

[@Uneedacut]

Does anyone here who has had internal shingles experience after eating cold 🥶 chills along with cold feet...im dealing with it now...still after a year get stinging and burning here and there along with stomach pain and constipation... anyone can help thanks. My doctor is recommending pelvic floor therapy.

[@wendyginise8354]

I had shingles from sept 4/19, I know have PHN...it is in my left side of my head. I am having a lot of pain in my eye and forehead, could i use these lido Cain patches on my eye and forehead..?

[@ErnestoPerezRios]

Where to buy this?

[@terryneckar2420]

I've had PHN on my right side from about T5 to T8 since 2005. I've tried everything possible I believe, such as opioids as strong as nerve blocks, Fentanyl, gabapentin, Spinal Cord Stimulator, RFI, Lidocaine patches, Lidocaine liquid 4% and Quetenza patches. Currently I'm taking pregabalin and have a pain pump with Bupivicaine and Dilaudid. I believe the relief from the pregabalin and pain pump are running their course as the pain spasms are increasing to where I can hardly do my morning activities like shave, shower and brush my teeth without having two or more spasms within that time. I probably average 50 or more spasms per day of which most last 2-5 minutes each. They are very severe as I have to stop what I'm doing and bend over with my left arm pulling the right side of my chest tight. Luckily I'm retired and don't need to work or I'd be on disability again. I never tried the ZTLido, but if I did, I'd need at least 3 patches to cover the area on my chest and I'd need one every day. I doubt that Medicare would pay for that.

[@jpohare644]

It's unbearable pain of shingles that doesn't go away...

[@2Sugarbears]

And they have no cures. Just more drugs.

[@lisalove3131]

I was wondering what this pain was

[@broontroot1991]

As a UK sufferer of PHN for 11 years, I have been using Lidocane patches rather than oral medication. I had been prescribed antidepressants and after reading about the withdrawal symptoms after taking them for some time made me refuse to consider this treatment.With regards the patches,I only use them when the pain is really difficult to manage.They give me some respite,but not full pain relief. I just make the best of my life as best as I can.Many friends and relatives do not know what chronic pain that I suffer from and are surprised that this is another symptom that can happen after contracting shingles.This has ruined my personal/social life and also my hobbies as I was quite active golf,fishing and DIY.

[@stevegcq]

s-i-t-e with a 5 letter name, the first two letters are 'it'

[@stevegcq]

the next 3 letters are 'san'. Follow these 5 letters with a dot and

[@stevegcq]

'org'. I have to split the comment to get around the censorship algorithms.

[@stevegcq]

11 years means that it wasn't a

[@stevegcq]

virus

[@DC-nj9gw]

Just a commercial for their lidocaine patch

[@ebonypegasus9864]

The damn pain went away, now it's slowly creeping back along with itch where the scars from the rash were. When will it end? I have patches and creams and stuff.. it gets worse at night I find sleeping on the effected side helps, but ... I have a hip issue on that side so it aggravates that when I lie on that side. i've tried Epsom salts baths with baking soda in it and it helps for a brief amount of time but I'm over it... it's so emotionally draining as well as physically.

[@coolgirls1603]

How are you now?

[@kacchaannn]

Hi how are you now? Are you getting better?

[@ebonypegasus9864]

@@kacchaannn yes getting better but still itch. the pain is under control now or gone. I still take amitriptyline for that and calamine lotion for the itch. Much better than four months ago when I posted that. I still prefer to wear loose tops that won't touch the itch, and side hug from the non affected side.

[@ebonypegasus9864]

@@coolgirls1603 sorry didn't see this one. As per below. Much better

[@rajeshwaritm9378]

Very very true

[@camilojilo]

What if the pain is reflected as intense headaches? You can’t use one of them patches on the head, can you?

[@mrslib]

Lidocaine patches don’t reduce my pain. Neither does Gabepentin or cbd, etc.

[@caroliner1901]

Have you tried changing your diet? I left a comment about how I reduced my severe abhorrent pain that left me rocking and crying 20 hours a day despite the creams, high dosage opioids and anti depressant pills. Hope it works for you.

[@pradeepkhadka1428]

I m suffering from phn please help me

[@TheBalancingActTV]

Hi, pradeep! Visit ZTlindo.com.

[@lisalove3131]

Me too

[@dikshyapoudel6379]

Hello pradip bro ailey kasto cha afulai?

[@rubenmejias7302]

Try Salonpas. Menthol pain patches or cheaper them Dollar tree mini pain reliet patches. 20 for a.dollar. Pack. They help for hours and stick super well. And help. The skinand deep under skin pain and jolting electrical pain that comes with PHN. I have it so I know how terrible it can be. I hope it helps

[@juliaarcher8182]

Could you show a picture of this product with the ingredients? I am in the UK

[@LAtpn]

@@juliaarcher8182 its a small patch

[@selavy59]

I suffered from phn with severe itching, I use to keep it under control with a very hot shower. After I started taking medication to control my autoimmune disease the phn disappeared. And no, at the time I did not link the two together. About 6 months ago I stopped taking my medication, a month later my phn came back with a vengeance. And no I still had not made the connection. About a month after the phn re-started I went back on my meds - 2 weeks later my phn stopped. OK, now I've made the connection - at last. So what meds have I been using? Hydroxychloroquine.

[@derickfernando3144]

After a life time of diagnosed with Shingles, I got cured with the help of Dr Oyalo remedy whom I met on KZbin. It has wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I’m free. Im glad to share this and you can get his herbs too. 🙏🙏👋

[@anneshabanerjeeabb9926]

Pls tell the name of the medicine

[@madamesergent]

Hello. My mom has PHN and I'd like to ask what medicine or method you are using to reduce the pain and does ir ever go away?

[@natashalamb6109]

Awesome! Thanks for keeping it simple. Look, having glowing, young skin is just one of the bonus side effects after getting rid of shingles. Doesn't matter what you decide to go with, this or go'ogle Kaena Ramingler's 3-day alternative, there's more than one way to make them go.

[@123Goldhunter11]

Google Scramble Therapy. Something new?

[@mikeroybal7923]

I am doing this myself . Have one more week of treatment. My pain level is higher when I am sleeping. Hopefully the last week will help

[@glendawood5585]

I have had this pain five years. All doctors did was pain meds.

[@Lionsheartification]

Have you gotten any relief?

[@caroliner1901]

Have you tried changing your diet? I left a comment about how I reduced my severe abhorrent pain that left me rocking and crying 20 hours a day despite the creams, high dosage opioids and anti depressant pills. Hope it works for you.