I am suffering from Postherpedic Neutalgia from the Shingles. My Shingle breakout was in late April. I was prescribed lyrica 150 Caps on 08/11/14 twice a day, and Nortriiptylin 10MG cap 1 or 2 at bedtime. This was prescribed by a Neurolgist. My next appointment with her is September 9,2014, possibly for a nerve block. I am just starting to feel a little better, but I still can not put clothes on or around my waist area where the shingles started, from the nerve pain. I would appreciate any advice you can give me about whether or not to have a nerve block, or should I just wait it out to see if it heals before getting a nerve block? I appreciate any free advice you can give me. I am so exhausted from this horrible decease. I have been house bound now for 4 months. So Scared to get a nerve block, but will get on if it will get rid of this horrible des ease. Thank you .H
Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.  Nerve block is very well effective in shingles. Pain in shingles is due to virus reciting in the nerve roots. As nerve block causes temporary ablation of the nerve root your pain will Chat Doctor.  Get it done. No need to worry. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you