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Neuralgia Treatment Cambridge

Neuralgia is the name given to severe pain coming from a nerve. There are two types of neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia.

Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is severe facial nerve pain. It can be described as a ‘stabbing’ or ‘shooting’ pain in the face, which can come on suddenly and last for several minutes.

Trigeminal neuralgia is quite a rare condition. For example, in the UK it is thought to affect only four or five people out of 100,000 each year. However, due to the fact that it can sometimes be difficult to confirm a diagnosis of neuralgia, this figure may actually be considerably higher.

In most cases, trigeminal neuralgia occurs in women and those who are over the age of 50. However, it is also possible for the condition to affect younger people.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition that often gets worse over time. The symptoms can be treated with pharmaceuticals to ease the pain, although, in some cases, surgery may be required.

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)

Postherpetic neuralgia is constant severe nerve pain that can sometimes occur as a result of shingles.

Shingles is an infection that is caused by a virus called varicella zoster, which is the virus that also causes chickenpox. It usually affects the nerves of the chest and abdomen, causing pain and a rash on one side of the body.

In most cases, shingles lasts between 2-4 weeks. However, if the pain caused by shingles continues for longer than this, after the rash has healed, it is known as postherpetic neuralgia.

In adults, postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of shingles. However, it is difficult to estimate how many people are affected by the condition because there are many varying definitions of the condition in terms of the time it takes to develop and the length of time that someone experiences pain for. Research has estimated that approximately 20% of people with shingles will go on to have postherpetic neuralgia.

This type of neuralgia is uncommon in children, but the risk of developing it increases with age.

Postherpetic neuralgia sometimes resolves after a few months, although the symptoms can last longer than this. Medicines and treatments are available that can ease the symptoms, but they may not be able to relieve the pain completely.

 

Therapies for Help with Neuralgia

  • AcupunctureAcupuncture
    benefits the improvement of physical health conditions as well as affective disorders and instills a feeling of increased mental clarity
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  • Biodynamic Craniosacral TherapyBiodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
    can enable the body to release areas of restriction in its own way and at its own pace restoring natural rhythms.
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  • Bodywork and Movement TherapyBodywork and Movement Therapy
    is usually a very gentle, subtle and effective therapy that treats and suits a wide variety of problems
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  • CKT Chirokinetic TherapyCKT Chirokinetic Therapy
    assists with correcting imbalances and redirecting energy to depleted areas. It has been shown to be particularly good at dealing with allergies
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  • Corrective Holistic Exercise KinesiologyCorrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology
    The CHEK system is multidisciplinary; therefore, it prioritises your personal programme according to your financial and time commitments to address the areas that will give you the greatest long-term reward.
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  • Ear AcupunctureEar Acupuncture
    benefits the improvement of physical health conditions as well as affective disorders and instills a feeling of increased mental clarity at lower price than traditional acupuncture
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  • Functional Health CareFunctional Health Care
    assesses your current health and wellbeing and the practitioner can advise you on the various options available. Your assessment will be thorough and in depth and look at your health, diet, lifestyle, posture, fitness, happiness and coping abilities.
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  • McTimoney ChiropracticMcTimoney Chiropractic
    If you suffer with pain in the back, shoulders, neck or general pain, discomfort or stiffness in the joints then you should consider McTimoney Chiropractic treatment. It is suitable for almost everyone including babies, children, pregnant women (except in the first trimester), the elderly, and adults of all ages.
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  • OsteopathyOsteopathy
    focuses on the health and well-being of the musculo-skeletal system. Techniques range from the extremely gentle pressure of cranial osteopathy to high velocity thrusts to mobilize certain joints.
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