Post-scurfy sciatic neuralgia: case report

Introduction: Post scurfy neuralgia is a frequent cause of chronic intractable pain and constitutes the most feared complication of Herpetic Neuralgia. It can last for many years leading the patient to despair, depression, social isolation, and suicidal ideas. Ojectives: To present the clinical course of an elderly patient with post herpetic sciatic neuralgia treated at the Pain Clinic of Ameijeiras Brothers Hospital in January of 2011. Conclusions: Success in treating post scurfy neuralgia is related to early detection and intervention.