Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Neurology Lakshmi Amma•Gender: Female•Age: 69 years (Elderly)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Constant burning and stabbing pain in the left thoracic dermatome
- Extreme sensitivity to even the touch of clothing (allodynia)
- Itching and occasional throbbing in the healed shingles scar area
- Depression and exhaustion due to chronic pain
Clinical Assessment
Experienced chronic post-herpetic neuralgia following shingles. Pain persisted months after skin healing, severely affecting her daily routine.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical evaluation confirming post-herpetic neuralgia in the T5-T6 dermatome.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies selected to target intercostal nerve inflammation, soothe post-viral allodynia, and support nerve tissue healing.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ranunculus Bulbosus and Mezereum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Wearing loose cotton shirts, applying warm compresses, and engaging in light relaxing activities.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Stabbing and burning thoracic pain reduced by over 80%
- Complete resolution of clothing sensitivity (allodynia)
- Improved sleep quality and restored physical energy
- Sustained improvement in daily activities on follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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