Unsupported conclusions regarding the efficacy of antiviral therapy for hepatitis C in England
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - August 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

PHN refractory to conventional treatment
I saw a new patient in the office yesterday. 70 y/0 M with 1.5 years of severe pain secondary to a shingles outbreak in the left T5/T6 dermatomes. It doesn't appear that he received timely antiviral therapy at the time of outbreak and now he is suffering for it. He even asked to take off his shirt during the middle of the consultation secondary to pain. Prior to seeing me he has tried Hydrocodone, Gabapentin, Lyrica, Amitriptyline, Lidocaine ointment / patches, Calamine lotion and... PHN refractory to conventional treatment (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 30, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: EruditeDoc Source Type: forums