| PHN pain
I suffered a bout with shingles in January 2012. In my left eye, forehead and top of head. The pain was agonizing then and it continues to be so severe, it is debilitating. I am taking Lyrica which initially helped a great deal but caused me to gain 22 pounds. I cannot go out in the sun--it trigger an attack of pain that takes my breath away.
Needless to say-- my life has really narrowed. I am very depressed and really see no end in sight. Before this happened, i was an avid swimmer and boater as I am lucky enough to live 5 minutes from a spectacular bay beach. I cannot go to the beach any more. When it is a beautiful sunny day, I am sitting in a dark air conditioned room with an ice pack on my head.
Everyone tells me it would go away--- eventually. Eventually seems like forever. I live in the Northeast and summer is very precious to us.
Does anyone out there have any suggestions for pain/recovery? I am desperate.
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