I have post herpatic neuralga from shingles and it is the 5th cranial nerve running from the top of my headdown the center of my nose to the top lip thru my right ear and back to the top of my head. It has also infected my right eye and around the eye socket. This began in July. I want to know how to use boric acid powder as an eye cleanser. I have been using restasis and refresh but my eye is still red.
Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorPost hepatic neuralgia is a common complication of Shingles. The virus lies dormant in nerves, and it causes severe neurological pain. You have pain in distribution of fifth cranial nerve. You also have red eyes due to spread of local infection. For severe pain medicines like Gabapentin, Pregabalin can help. These medicines help to reduce severe pain of neuralgia. The treatment should be taken for at least 2-4 weeks. Along with these medicines if pain remain persistent then medicines like Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline can help. These medicines along with Gabapentin helps to reduce severe pain. Consult your doctor for prescription. Boric acid powder can be mixed with sterile water, and you can use this solution three to four time a day. This will help in relief. Consult an ophthalmologist if infection persist and redness remains. Thanks, hope this helps you