Postherpetic neuralgia, a problem seen with shingles, causes pain that lasts long after the rash has healed. This eMedTV segment describes this complication in detail, with information on the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
A common symptom of postherpetic neuralgia is pain that persists even after the shingles rash has healed. This eMedTV resource discusses this pain in detail and provides a list of other possible postherpetic neuralgia symptoms.
Postherpetic neuralgia treatment can involve medications, lifestyle changes, and other options. The eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at the treatment options available to patients with postherpetic neuralgia.