Living With Chronic Pain

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Postherpetic Neuralgia is a complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus. Postherpetic Neuralgia affects nerve fibers and skin, causing burning pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. Once you've had chickenpox, the virus remains in your body for the rest of your life. It never… Continue reading Postherpetic Neuralgia