Pain-Associated Shingles

Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the source of your pain. This is especially true when it comes to shingles. Take heart. The pain specialists at AdventHealth have the expertise to give you an accurate shingles diagnosis. We have advanced training in screening and caring for chronic pain-associated shingles (known as postherpetic neuralgia). We'll listen to your concerns, assess your pain history, and use targeted testing to uncover what's wrong. Whether you have blisters, a rash, extreme aches, itchiness, or all of the above, relief is possible. With pinpointed care, we'll get you there.

Shingles can be intensely painful. But you're not alone. At AdventHealth, our pain specialists are here to ease your shingles pain and treat your symptoms, which may include:

• Blistering Red Rash, Typically on the Torso or Face
• Fever and Chills
• Headache and Body Aches
• Malaise
• Nausea
• One-Sided Stabbing Pain
• Tingling, Itching, Burning, or Stinging Sensation Before a Rash
• Vision Loss

Even after your symptoms improve, you may still feel worn down, even overwhelmed by daily activities such as bathing, eating, cooking, and dressing. There’s a name for that — postherpetic neuralgia. Left untreated, this complication from shingles can sometimes lead to depression, anxiety, scattered focus, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Lean on us for the postherpetic neuralgia treatments you need. And lean on our teams of experienced psychologists and other Behavioral Experts are here to help heal your mind and lift your spirit.

Whether you have shingles or the lingering condition of postherpetic neuralgia, you want relief. Our approach to pain care is multidisciplinary, compassionate, and all-encompassing, which means that we focus on your body, mind, and spirit. Let’s return you to a life of comfort and joy. Possible medications our pain specialists may prescribe to ease your pain may include:

• Lidoderm
• Lyrica
• Neurontin
• Opioids
• Over-the-Counter Anti-Inflammatories
• Tricyclic Antidepressants
• Ultracet
• Ultram
• Zostrix

Pain care doesn’t stop with your physical symptoms. Our goal is no less than whole-person care. When stress disrupts your life, we’ll help you explore options like Psychological Counseling to reduce stress from pain, nutritional counseling to make sure your diet is on track, and physical therapy to help you heal and increase mobility.