SHINGLES (HERPES ZOSTER)
SHINGLES IS A PAINFUL, BLISTERING, SKIN RASH TYPICALLY FOUND ON THE BACK AND SIDES OF THE CHEST (BUT CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE ON THE BODY, INCLUDING THE SCALP AND GENITALIA). IT STARTS AS ITCHING AND PaIN ON THE SKIN THAT DEVELOPS INTO BLISTERS. IT IS CAUSED BY THE HERPES ZOSTER VIRUS, THE SAME VIRUS THAT CAUSES CHICKEN POX. AFTER A CHICKEN POX INFECTION, THE VIRUS BECOMES INACTIVE BUT REMAINS IN NERVE TISSUE. YEARS LATER, THE VIRUS MAY REACTIVATE AS SHINGLES. STRESS, CANCER, OR OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS CAN TRIGGER AN OUTBREAK.
Treating condition with acupuncture alleviates the very serious pain. The earlier and more intensively this condition is treated, the less chance of the patient developing a long term chronic pain condition. using antiviral medications and medications that decrease nerve conduction like Lyrica , as well as acupuncture treatment, can result in less pain for the patient.
Treating condition with acupuncture alleviates the very serious pain. The earlier and more intensively this condition is treated, the less chance of the patient developing a long term chronic pain condition. using antiviral medications and medications that decrease nerve conduction like Lyrica , as well as acupuncture treatment, can result in less pain for the patient.
