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marcia_budde
marcia_budde

I had shingles along my ribs back in November and now lasting agonizing PHN pain for those of you that have it you know what it is . Have any of you had any relief from a chiropractor for this?

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  • marci83831
    marci83831 marcia_budde

    Posted

    I had shingles in my scalp and face and have had the dreaded PHN since October . Since then I have taken Neurontin and elavil which don’t help a lot, at night I wear a lidocaine patch and it does give me relief but you can only wear for 12 hours at a time.

    Last week I started acupuncture and I am starting to feel a little relief. Hang in there ‘

    • Merry19451
      Merry19451 marci83831

      Posted

      Marci,

      A chiropractor manipulates the spine.

      Shingles is caused by the varicella virus, a DNA Herpes virus reinfecting the sensory nerve when your immunity is waning. A chiropractor manipulating your spine is not going to decrease the pain.

      Merry Juliana

    • marci83831
      marci83831 Merry19451

      Posted

      Merry where did I say I am going to a chiropractor? I know all about the cause of shingles and what it affects 

    • Merry19451
      Merry19451 marci83831

      Posted

      Marci,

      I am so sorry. That reply was meant for Marcia. Please forgive me. You are already educated about Shingles.

      I certainly didn't mean to insult you.

      Best Wishes

      Merry Juliana

  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 marcia_budde

    Posted

    Dear Marcia,

    A chiropractor manipulates the spine.

    Shingles is caused by the varicella virus, a DNA Herpes virus reinfecting the sensory nerve when your immunity is waning. A chiropractor manipulating your spine is not going to decrease the pain.

    Often, certain medications interfering with the perception of pain do a better job of pain relief, such as Elavil, Lidocaine, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Venlafaxine, and Cymbalta. Cold compresses or ice can help, too.

    Best Wishes

    Merry Juliana

  • Shoe_Lady
    Shoe_Lady marcia_budde

    Posted

    I believe while healing from the attack of the shingles virus, everything you do to your body needs to be gentle and relaxing. ANYTHING that causes stress or trauma to your body is a trigger for the virus. Acupuncture is a great choice.  Gentle yoga, essential oils (aroma touch therapy)  and gentle massage  have worked wonders for me. 
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