What is postherpetic neuralgia?
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition affecting the nerve fibers and skin resulting from the activation of the latent varicella-zoster (shingles), the virus that causes chicken pox. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.
How do members experience postherpetic neuralgia?
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for postherpetic neuralgia*
Who has postherpetic neuralgia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 23 | |
| 50s | 46 | |
| 60s | 66 | |
| 70+ | 96 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 73 | |
| Female | 180 |