What are the best treatments for the pain of phn?

Gabapentin: Start at 300 at bedtime, titrate up every few days to a max of 3600 mg per day in 3 daily dosages. Watch out for leukopenia ( low white cell count ), if hx of cancer or on transplant meds.

See doctor: Topical medication lido Lidoderm helps. Oral medications like Cymbalta and Lyrica (pregabalin) and shown to be effective. The best treatment is the one that works.