Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Q) I AM suffering from neuralgia in my head after having shingles for seven or eight weeks. Do you have a cure for the pain, which is now in the left hand side of my face, affecting my eye and my … ...

Yes, there is an increased risk of trigeminal neuralgia among people who have neck problems. So far, the exact reason for the relationship is not known, but researchers have some preliminary theories.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that can cause excruciating facial pain, usually due to compression of the trigeminal nerve or other causes. Other conditions can be mistaken for trigeminal ...

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the findings.

Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.

Trigeminal neuralgia is perhaps the most painful symptom of MS. Learn about this nerve disorder, including what it feels like and how it can be managed.

Shingles, caused by varicella-zoster virus, is a painful infection that can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

NeuroOne submits FDA filing early for trigeminal nerve ablation using its OneRF system as the facial pain market sees projected growth to $416 million by 2030.

Dr. Markus says early shingles symptoms can sometimes mimic signs of the flu or common cold. “Fever, chills, fatigue, and body aches can develop in the early stages of shingles,” she says.

A new study is part of a growing body of evidence that vaccination against shingles—and potentially other infections—can be protective against developing dementia.

Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults’ risk of developing dementia over the next ...