ABSTRACT
@#ObjectiveTo perfect the comprehensive physics healing solution of the postherpetic neuralgia(PHN).MethodsHealthtron potential, pulsed shortwave and pulsed electromagnetism to the spinal cord with corresponding pathological change position or the body surface projective district of the neuromere were used to treated 60 PHNs patients. The short-form McGiLL pain questionnaire (MPQ) was used to evaluate the pain before and after treatment. ResultsThe score of MPQ before treatment was (22.05±3.20), and it was (1.50±1.46) after treatment (t=26.3261,P<0.001). ConclusionComprehensive physics healing is effective on the postherpetic neuralgia.
ABSTRACT
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a sequela of acute herpes zoster infection and is defined as pain persisting more than 1 month. The patients with PHN suffer from a persistent neuropathic pain. There are many treatments for PHN but some people occasionally do not respond to the conventional therapies. Neurodestruction using neurolytic agents are beneficial to patients with severe intractable pain because of it's prolonged pain-relief and simplicity, inexpensiveness. We report a case that we managed successfully a patient with intractable thoracic PHN using intrathecal alcohol neurolysis.