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Can you get trigeminal neuralgia from exposure to shingles?
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Yes: It's shingles favorite facial nerve to attack.
Answered 8/17/2017
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Herpetic Neuralgia: Post herpetic neuralgia is the term which describes severe pain (even if it is in the course of trigeminal nerve) following exposure to shingles. The nature of the pain in post-herpetic neuralgia is often similar to that of trigeminal neuralgia.
Answered 3/26/2013
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