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What Causes Severe Pain In Specified Regions Of Body?

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015
Question: Parts of my skin arms (but not wrist and hands) are excruciating painful if i touch them. My torso and face are fine. My shins and tops of my thighs are OK, but the sides of my thighs and lower legs are agony if I stroke them. Only the tops of my feet and ankles really hurt. Sitting still is painless, it is touching that hurts, like a combination of burning and needle jabs. I get frequent sudden sharp jabs in my upper legs and buttocks. I have had the shingles shot, and this just suddenly came on a few days ago, altho' I did have it frequently a year ago and it vanished as suddenly as it came on. No rash at all and no chronic conditions. I am 64 years old and in general good health e.g. no diabetes.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Post herpetic neuralgia

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

I understand your concern.

Your symptoms of severe pain in specified regions of body possibly go in favour of Postherpetic Neuralgia.

Drugs like Pregabalin 150 mg twice a day for 2 weeks will help.

Additionally analgesics like Capsaicin patch 8% ,single 6o min application on dry unbroken skin once a day will help.Con be repeated only after 3 months duration.

These drugs will provide excellent pain relief overall.

This treatment has to be taken only under strict medical supervision.

Posy your further queries if any.

Thank you.

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What Causes Severe Pain In Specified Regions Of Body?

Brief Answer: Possible Post herpetic neuralgia Detailed Answer: Hi Mam. I understand your concern. Your symptoms of severe pain in specified regions of body possibly go in favour of Postherpetic Neuralgia. Drugs like Pregabalin 150 mg twice a day for 2 weeks will help. Additionally analgesics like Capsaicin patch 8% ,single 6o min application on dry unbroken skin once a day will help.Con be repeated only after 3 months duration. These drugs will provide excellent pain relief overall. This treatment has to be taken only under strict medical supervision. Posy your further queries if any. Thank you.