Shingles Pain Treatment
Overcoming the Torment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Remarkable Journey to Recovery with BAM Acupuncture
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a distressing aftermath of shingles, has been likened to some of the most excruciating experiences known to humankind. Mothers have compared its torment to the throes of childbirth while others liken it to the agony of passing kidney stones.
This relentless pain is not an anomaly. It affects more than 18% of individuals who have battled with shingles. PHN makes its presence felt as a lingering, debilitating pain persisting for over three months and, in some cases, years after the shingles rash has faded away.
Jeff, from Akron, recalls his grueling encounter with PHN, “I initially thought shingles were akin to a flu or any other virus. Something that would make its presence felt and then disappear. But two months later, even though the blisters had subsided, the pain had escalated to such unbearable levels that I was begging to be hospitalized.”
The Shingles Virus and its Aftermath
During a shingles outbreak, the virus wreaks havoc on the nerves in and around the skin where the rash and blisters manifest. Over time, the immune system manages to suppress the virus, and the initial symptoms, such as the rash and blisters, subside.
However, the havoc is far from over. The nerve damage disrupts the nervous system’s function, and the damaged nerves send random, uncontrollable pain signals to the brain. This culminates in lasting, debilitating pain that can be described as burning, throbbing, stabbing, and gnawing. The pain can even escalate to unbearable heights, episodes that Jeff referred to as seizures.
The Road to Recovery Begins at BAM Acupuncture
Amid his ordeal, Jeff’s wife sought Jonathan McDonell’s assistance at Buffalo Advanced Medical Acupuncture. McDonell, who has witnessed a surge in PHN cases, says, “The pain these individuals experience is unimaginable. But I can offer them real hope!”
Jeff started receiving treatments at BAM Acupuncture and noticed a significant improvement. A month into the treatment, he says, “I told Jonathan, ‘I am going to play golf again.’ It’s changed my life.”
The Modern Approach to Ancient Medicine
Buffalo Advanced Medical Acupuncture specializes in providing acupuncture for complex conditions. Still, the modernized approach to this ancient medicine has proven most effective when treating PHN.
Jonathan explains, “Our ATP Resonance BioTherapy is the real game-changer here. ATP therapy not only eradicates residual shingles virus and reduces future outbreaks but also aids in repairing damaged nerves. Although nerves can regenerate and repair independently, our ATP therapy ensures and supercharges this process.”
ATP Resonance BioTherapy, when used to treat an active case of shingles, can significantly reduce the lifespan of the active virus and the chances that you’ll develop PHN.
The Transformation
When asked about his life before finding BAM Acupuncture, Jeff responds, “That’s for a different conversation.” Jonathan adds, “As a person, you can only handle so much pain. Jeff is on the other side of this now; that’s most important to me.”
Offering Hope and Relief
If you or a loved one is experiencing the pain of an active shingles outbreak or is now suffering from postherpetic neuralgia, Jonathan McDonell and the staff at BAM Acupuncture are here to help. There is hope!
While the pain of postherpetic neuralgia can feel insurmountable, it’s important to remember that there is hope. With the right treatment and care – such as the kind provided by BAM Acupuncture – relief is within reach. Don’t let PHN dictate the story of your life. Reach out to BAM Acupuncture and start your journey towards a pain-free life today.
Mothers have described it as a ‘pain worse than labor’; others compare it to passing a kidney stone. But there’s hope at BAM acupuncture!