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  2. Postherpetic neuralgia - Wikipedia

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    Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is neuropathic pain that occurs due to damage to a peripheral nerve caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (herpes zoster, also known as shingles). PHN is defined as pain in a dermatomal distribution that lasts for at least 90 days after an outbreak of herpes zoster. [ 1 ]

  3. Muscle cramps are a pain. These expert-approved tips ... - AOL

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    Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle fibers, says Dr. Lucas Buchler, a physician of sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery at ...

  4. Shingles - Wikipedia

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    Shingles, also known as herpes zoster or zona, [6] is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [2] [7] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [1]

  5. Shingles symptoms, what causes it and how to treat the virus

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  6. Neuromyotonia - Wikipedia

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    NMT is a diverse disorder. As a result of muscular hyperactivity, patients may present with muscle cramps, stiffness, myotonia-like symptoms (slow relaxation), associated walking difficulties, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), myokymia (quivering of a muscle), fasciculations (muscle twitching), fatigue, exercise intolerance, myoclonic jerks and other related symptoms.

  7. Cyclobenzaprine - Wikipedia

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    Cyclobenzaprine is used, in conjunction with physical therapy, to treat muscle spasms that occur because of acute musculoskeletal conditions. [11] After sustaining an injury, muscle spasms occur to stabilize the affected body part, which may increase pain to prevent further damage.

  8. Physical Therapists And Athletes Swear This Handheld Tool ...

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    Foam rolling vs. muscle scraping: Foam rolling is a DIY technique that applies broad pressure to muscles using body weight, while muscle scraping provides pinpointed, controlled pressure guided by ...

  9. Myalgia - Wikipedia

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    Myalgia or muscle pain is a painful sensation evolving from muscle tissue. It is a symptom of many diseases . The most common cause of acute myalgia is the overuse of a muscle or group of muscles ; another likely cause is viral infection , especially when there has been no injury .