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Post-Herpetic Neuralgia and Neuritis

Neuralgia is severe sharp pain along the course of a nerve. Neuralgia may be caused by neuritis, toxins, tight muscles, bad posture or body mechanics, pressure on the nerve trunks, or faulty nerve nutrition. Symptoms include pain, swelling, redness and loss of sensation in the affected nerve area; in severe cases, convulsions, muscular atrophy, paralysis, or lack of reflexes may occur. Usually no cause can be determined; it often goes away without treatment, especially if the neuralgia was caused by trauma, stress or overwork.

Neuritis:

Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, usually associated with a degenerative process. Neuritis may result from compression, contusion, trauma, infections, toxins, metabolic factors, peripheral vascular disease, or autoimmune diseases. It may occur anywhere in the body. Optic neuritis is the inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye, causing blurred vision, even temporary blindness.

Treatment includes:

• Appropriate Rest
• Correction of Body Mechanics
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Removal of Known Causative Factors
• Dietary Therapy for Metabolic Disorders.

Daily attention should be given to skin and muscles; massage and compresses may be effective, but temperature extremes should be avoided.

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Treatment for Neuralgia:
Now that you have read more about these disorders, the next step is to seek help.

Frequently, people are hesitant to make the first step. Please know that our Institute is nationally recognized and our clinicians are ready to work with you.

In order to receive help the first step is to contact our Intake Coordinator.

For our Macklind office call 314-534-0200.

Our toll free number is 877-245-2688.

Our Intake Coordinator will match you to one of our clinicians who will evaluate your concerns and make recommendations to you.

The first step is an important one and only you can place the call.

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Your insurance coverage will also be reviewed by the intake coordinator.

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