Postherpetic neuralgia arises in approximately 20 % of people with shingles.
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In some cases, treatment of postherpetic neuralgia brings complete pain relief.
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A combination of these factors could contribute to the neuropathic pain state of postherpetic neuralgia.
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This condition is called " postherpetic neuralgia ."
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He is the author of more than 120 scientific publications in the areas of neuropathology, postherpetic neuralgia and multiple sclerosis.
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In January 2011, Gralise once-daily ( gabapentin extended release ) was approved by the US FDA for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
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This vaccine is a more potent version of the chickenpox vaccine, and evidence shows that it reduces the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.
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Topically applied gallium maltolate has been studied in case reports for use in neuropathic pain ( severe postherpetic neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia ).
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A prodrug form ( gabapentin enacarbil ) was approved in 2011 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome and in 2012 for postherpetic neuralgia in adults.
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Although some people must live with postherpetic neuralgia the rest of their lives, most people can expect the condition to gradually disappear on its own within five years.