Neuropathy

[alfredo]

A few years ago I got shingles on the side of my head. It went away, bu now I have a burning itch on the same location where I had shingles. Can Shingles related neuropathy show years after the fact. It is also the side where I had radiation treatment. I also have the burning itch on my Adam's Apple. Cold water helps a bit.

Tks for any clues

[Basic LA]

1. Had exactly the same problem.

When I asked a doctor, he immediately suspected I was having a stroke. When he was satisfied I wasn't, he finally explained that the nerve discomfort from shingles can last without full blown shingles recurring. I've since then had shingles shots, & never felt that again.

[Warpy]

2. Yes, it can happen later, especially after radiation

You can run it by your doctor, it's in a bad place. You do need to be followed for this, make sure it doesn't have a more serious cause.

Treatment will depend on the cause and it is very limited.

Some people have claimed relief from CBD oil from hemp, usually applied topically. That's pure anecdata at this point. It's pretty much THC free, so you can legally mail order it if you think it's worth a try.

However, do see your doc about this.

[alfredo]

3. I've been applying oils to it and that helps.

A splash of water helps too.

[Maxheader]

4. calamine lotion?

Just a thought..it helps me when my ankles itch bad

from walking barefoot on freshly mowed lawns. A

small thing I hope to never have to give up...

[alfredo]

5. I used that during my last Shingles attack.

I will try it with this itch.

Vo5 after a shower has been helpful