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SHINGLES

Posted by TerryD on October 16, 2007, at 7:26:45

Does anyone have any alternative suggestions for the treatment of postherpatic neuralgia. I hate taking prescription pain meds but am really suffering.

 

Re: SHINGLES

Posted by nolvas on October 16, 2007, at 16:43:13

In reply to SHINGLES, posted by TerryD on October 16, 2007, at 7:26:45

These Substances may Alleviate Neuralgia

Alkaloids

Capsaicin (cream applied topically) may alleviate the Pain associated with Neuralgia.

Antioxidants

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) (applied topically) may help to prevent the Neuralgia that arises as an after-effect of Herpes Zoster (Shingles).

Carbohydrates

In Japan, Chondroitin Sulfate has been utilized for the treatment of Neuralgia.

Minerals

Lithium may alleviate Neuralgia (due to its ability to stabilize Nerves). references
Magnesium may alleviate Neuralgia.

Nucleic Compounds

Supplemental, exogenous Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP) (administered via injection) may alleviate the Neuralgia that occurs in association with Shingles (Herpes Zoster Virus).

Pharmaceutical Drugs

Gabapentin may alleviate the postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) that persists in some Shingles patients for several years after other symptoms have resolved.
Galanthamine may alleviate Neuralgia.

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 may be an effective treatment for (the Trigeminal Neuralgia form of) Neuralgia.

The Nicotinic Acid form of Vitamin B3 (200 mg per day) may be beneficial for the treatment of (the Trigeminal Neuralgia form of)

Vitamin B12 may help to alleviate the Pain associated with the (postherpetic) associated with Shingles.

Vitamin E (1,200 - 1,600 IU per day) may reduce the Pain associated with the (postherpetic) Neuralgia associated with Shingles.

 

Re: SHINGLES

Posted by DonnaT on October 17, 2007, at 13:46:41

In reply to Re: SHINGLES, posted by nolvas on October 16, 2007, at 16:43:13

Thank you so much. I will try some of these immediately.

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