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                        I could be not be diagnosed for certain because I had no rash. The PHN is ongoing and extreamly dibilatating.  A chiropractor has helped a great deal with manipulation and adjustment to the spinal area most affected such as upper back and upper abdomen.  The pain is extreme and the chiropracratic manipulation only lasts a short while. Strong pain meds are out of the question. I wonder about a lidocain patch.  Any help, I would appreciate it.