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PHN

clitfin

By clitfin
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clitfin Newbie
clitfin
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I have Celiac Disease since 1990 and 5 years ago I contracted Shingles which led to my PHN (Post Herpetic Neuralgia).  I have never seen a solution for this condition.  Does anyone out there suffer from PHN?

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Scott Adams Grand Master
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I've had shingles and did a course of antiviral medication at the start of the outbreak, which may have reduced my risk for PHN...at least hopefully. I haven't had another outbreak in 4-5 years, but am worried it could happen. I plan on getting the new vaccine in January.

knitty kitty Grand Master
knitty kitty
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I have suffered from this.  Try increasing your vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C.  My vitamin D was very low at the time.  I got my vitamin D, zinc and C levels up with supplements and noticed great improvement.  Takes several weeks though. 

Here's a study on the vitamin C helping with it.  

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Hope this helps.

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