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PHN facial swelling

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Soquilii
Soquilii

I had shingles in October 2016 followed by unbelievable facial pain in my left jaw.  Doctor put me on Gabapentin which does precious little for the pain and goofs on my brain.  After about 3 weeks of it, it finally faded.  I lost serious weight not being able to eat!

2 weeks later, it's come back with swelling just to the left of my chin and a new sensation of muscle soreness and stiffness.  Not as much pain this time, but a noticeable discomfort.  The swelling is what concerns me.  Anyone else have this symptom? 

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 Soquilii

    Posted

    Your facial nerve gor affected from shingles virus with after effects. Have you had the shingles vaccine? 
    • Soquilii
      Soquilii rocky31676

      Posted

      Yes, but I got it late; a shot after I already had a shingles outbreak.  I should have gotten it before!  Swelling is down now and very little discomfort; all I can hope for is a complete remission.  Thanks for writing.
    • rocky31676
      rocky31676 Soquilii

      Posted

      Its never too late to get the shingles vaccine, although earlier the better. Good that your getting well. 
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