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What does the pain feel like?
The feeling and intensity of pain varies from person to person, but patients often describe it as burning, aching, sharp and itching1 and in some patients this can last months or even years2. The pain may be constant, episodic or provoked or a combination of all of these2. Because of PHN, the skin may become sensitive to changes in temperature2 and the feel of clothing and daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and grooming may be painful1.
Talk to Your Doctor
The PHN Pain Checklist and PHN Pain Management Calendar are tools you can use to help you talk about your pain with your healthcare professional.
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