postherpetic pain

postherpetic pain

Persistent pain experienced in an area previously affected by SHINGLES. Postherpetic pain may last for years and is a severe burden to the elderly victim. Vaccination of people over 60 with varicella can restore fading memory T cell immunity and reduce the risk of shingles and post-herpetic pain. Early use of ACYCLOVIR during an attack of shingles can minimize the damage to sensory nerves that causes the pain.