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Neurologic Clinics, 1989
Although there is some variability (depending on the definition of postherpetic neuralgia), about 10% of those with zoster will have persisting pain 1 month after the rash.The main risk factor for postherpetic neuralgia is increasing age; it is uncommon in people aged 30% of those people aged >80 years.
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Although there is some variability (depending on the definition of postherpetic neuralgia), about 10% of those with zoster will have persisting pain 1 month after the rash.The main risk factor for postherpetic neuralgia is increasing age; it is uncommon in people aged 30% of those people aged >80 years.
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POSTHERPETIC TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Archives of Neurology And Psychiatry, 1951THE PAIN which may follow herpes zoster may be so severe as to lead to suicide (Forget 1 ). William Bowman 2 wrote (1867): "I wish I could state anything very satisfactory as to the treatment of the after-pains, which are sometimes so severe as to make the patient weary of existence." In 1901 Mules 3 reported a case in which the pains were so violent ...
O, SUGAR, P C, BUCY
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Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2005Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) remains one of the most troublesome common chronic neuropathic pain conditions. Many controlled trials have been published showing good efficacy and reasonable tolerability. These include gabapentinoids, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, and topical lidocaine and capsaicin. Combination therapies are possible, but have not
T J, Nurmikko, M, Haanpää
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CHRONIC POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA
Journal of the American Medical Association, 1956• The course of postherpetic neuralgia was studied in 35 patients, some of whom had suffered severely for more than three years. All of the patients were over 40 years of age. The sexes were almost equally affected. The thoracic nerves were involved most frequently, and the trigeminal nerves next. Five patients with trigeminal involvement were treated
L S, VAN BLARICOM, G, HORRAX
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The treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
Neurology, 1995Postherpetic neuralgia, when defined as neuropathic pain persisting 1 month or longer after herpes zoster infection, affects about 10% of all patients who have contracted the disease. The incidence of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age; at age 60, about 50% of herpes zoster patients will suffer significant pain, and this proportion grows with ...
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Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1978To the Editor.— This letter is written in response to the treatment that was recommended for postherpetic neuralgia in a recent issue ofThe Journal. Ervin Epstein, MD, suggested repeated injections of triamcinolone acetonide into the symptomatic areas (238:517-518, 1977).
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Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia
Drugs, 2000Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic pain syndrome that is often refractory to treatment and can last for years, causing physical and social disability, psychological distress, and increased use of the healthcare system. In this paper we provide an update on recent developments in the treatment of PHN.
G E, Kanazi, R W, Johnson, R H, Dworkin
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2023
Abstract This is a brief abstract of postherpetic neuralgia. Post-herpetic neuralgia can be a troubling diagnosis, but it is also known as a classic example of a neuropathic pain condition and is well studied. It provides a clear example of how a peripheral nerve change can lead to dysfunction of the central nervous system.
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Kim Mauer
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Abstract This is a brief abstract of postherpetic neuralgia. Post-herpetic neuralgia can be a troubling diagnosis, but it is also known as a classic example of a neuropathic pain condition and is well studied. It provides a clear example of how a peripheral nerve change can lead to dysfunction of the central nervous system.
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Kim Mauer
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Fluphenazine and Postherpetic Neuralgia
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1990To the Editor.— Dr Murphy's 1 review of the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia makes a highly questionable statement about how to treat this difficult problem. Dr Murphy states that "current practice suggests that the combination of fluphenazine hydrochloride... combined with a tricyclic antidepressant...
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2019
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) after acute herpes zoster ophthalmicus involves unilateral pain persisting or recurring for at least 3 months in the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Patients often describe the pain associated with PHN as a deep aching or burning, dysesthetic, hyperesthetic, or electric shock-like sensation ...
Sebastian Rubino +2 more
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Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) after acute herpes zoster ophthalmicus involves unilateral pain persisting or recurring for at least 3 months in the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Patients often describe the pain associated with PHN as a deep aching or burning, dysesthetic, hyperesthetic, or electric shock-like sensation ...
Sebastian Rubino +2 more
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