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[|Human|] I have postherpetic neuralgia--I had shingles for about 2 weeks in August 2013...and since then have been suffering unbelievable pain 24/7 with no let up...pain clinics are nt pain clinics, they ask questions and dont know what the hell they are doing....have you dealt with this post shingles chronic pain...I am 84 years old....
[|AI|]  Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your query and understood your concern. Postherpetic neuralgia is really a bothersome condition usually found in old aged people. Various Chat Doctor. Topical medications like lidocaine, capsaicin also provide relief to some extent. You may discuss it with your doctor. I hope he/she will agree with my opinion. If you have further queried, you may ask me. Stay healthy.