Postherpetic neuralgia

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

The symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia are generally limited to the area of your skin where the shingles outbreak first occurred. They may include:

  • Sharp and jabbing, burning, or deep and aching pain
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch and temperature change
  • Itching and numbness
  • Headaches

In rare cases, you might also experience muscle weakness or paralysis — if the nerves involved also control muscle movement.

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May 28, 2008

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