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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with postherpetic neuralgia*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 15
40s 23
50s 48
60s 62
70+ 106

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 75
Female 183