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Lupusgirl

05/04/2020 at 6:15 PM

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If anyone has had PHN following the Shingles, what has helped you, I am in horrible pain!!

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Courtney_J

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05/05/2020 at 7:23 PM

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@Lupusgirl Hello Lupusgirl, thank you for starting this discussion. I'm sorry you're going through that, shingles is painful enough as it is, but to have PHN afterwards must be difficult. For those who may not know, Postherpetic neuralgia is a chronic condition that can occur following shingles. Let me try to tag some members who may also have experience with this or may have some advice for you on the pain.

Hello members, I hope you don't mind that I've tagged you! Have you or anyone you know experienced PHN or the shingles?

@pancit101‍ @Phoenix‍ @loranger_karen‍ @Meerkat8317‍ @mauricem00‍ @Alekzis_Infektious‍ @Dutchy007‍ @Blueboy‍ @Krame36‍ @lindalorton‍ @Cdh1455‍ @Nancy1‍ @rtr097u1‍ @nomorenomore‍ @karm!nR‍

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Courtney

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10/17/2023 at 2:30 PM

@Somya.P My neurologist gave me a script through the state dispensary for aid with sleep. It helps with sleep. The script is for low dose THC, so it aids with minor pain. I have learned through my trials of product that CBD gummies help with sleep, but not pain. In my state, CBD gummies can be bought at local corner stores.

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05/13/2023 at 5:38 PM

@HelloKitty I started taking kratom when I was diagnosed with cervical dystonia, it means I have constant pulling of my neck and shoulder muscles. Botox is the primary treatment , 6 to 8 shots targeting muscles but its hit and miss. I told a friend about this and he told me about kratom, so I went to a kratom shop and talked to the owner. He learned I was an Army Veteran and sold me some capsules. Unbelievable the kratom knocked out the pain and relieved some of the spasms and pulling that was 5 years ago, and I am still taking it for chronic pain. I have found the vendors to trust and a fbook website to share experiences with others. Like all things kratom must be handled with common sense, and reading info on the web helps educate us all. IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS WITH MY CHRONIC PAIN

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MountainMan

Edited on 03/25/2021 at 8:23 PM

Yes I agree. Im on morphine and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and yours as well. I have some others also. If I want to work in the back yard, I am sleep mode if I set down. The next morning and at night is paying with great pain. Its a hard road in many ways. We have to keep going best as we can. Have a smile and good day to you. I have the stimulator too.

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