Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) from Shingles: Symptoms & Relief
QuestionI was 55 yrs when I got Shingles. I am now 64. The Shingles was on my R.H. forehead and went into my hair. I took acyclovir so it was supposed to be short lived and less painful. The problem is that I still have residual burning and tingling and altho it is not painful it is very aggravating and it looks as tho I am always scratching my head . This is a kind of habit now, but it only makes it burn more. I have tried Neuprontin but it does not seem to touch it. I wondered if Botox would help since it is injected into a nerve.. or if there was anything new for this since it appears to be increasing among Baby Boomers.
AnswerWe have found success with high dose acyclovir, B-100 and high dose omega-3 fish oil capsules four times a day plus stopping all latex containing foods like bananas, figs, kiwi and nuts plus the plant oil foods like poultry, chips, granola, flax and soy