The treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
is a global challenge.
Because the condition often occurs in the waist area,
resembling a red rose in the shape of a belt,
experts refer to it as
the “Rose Belt from Hell.”
People commonly jokingly call it the “Hell’s Red Rose.”
Zhang Zhichun, the director of the Pain Department at Hainan Cancer Hospital, has a unique approach to treating intractable postherpetic neuralgia, earning him the reputation among patients as the nemesis of the “Hell’s Red Rose.”
The torment of postherpetic neuralgia is unbearable.
She attempted suicide several times.
Ms. Guo, a 67-year-old from Heilongjiang, unfortunately contracted shingles two years ago and was left with severe postherpetic neuralgia.
Over the past two years, Ms. Guo’s filial son has accompanied her in seeking medical help everywhere, visiting renowned hospitals, departments, and doctors in the country, trying out folk remedies and modern technology, Western and Chinese therapies. Despite all attempts, Ms. Guo’s postherpetic neuralgia has not only failed to alleviate but has instead progressively worsened.
Ms. Guo was tormented to the point of mental exhaustion and attempted suicide several times.
At the end of November, Ms. Guo, harboring a glimmer of hope, sought treatment from Zhang Zhichun, the director of the Pain Department at Hainan Cancer Hospital, based on his renowned reputation.
After a professional assessment of Ms. Guo’s condition, Zhang Zhichun discovered that she suffered from damage to the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve due to herpes zoster virus infection, which caused severe pain on the right side of her head and face, with the pain intensity reaching the highest level of 10 on the pain scale.
"Space for Time"
Subduing the “Hell’s Red Rose”
Zhang Zhichun explained that the earlier the treatment for postherpetic neuralgia begins, the better the outcome. Due to the prolonged duration of Ms. Guo’s pain and the severe damage to her trigeminal nerve, the difficulty in repairing it is extremely high.
To address this, Zhang Zhichun tailored a personalized treatment plan for Ms. Guo by adopting a “Space for Time” approach, targeting the specific symptoms of her condition.
He first employed the supraorbital nerve block therapy to supply nutrients to the damaged nerves and eliminate inflammation. By reducing the intensity of the pain, he allowed the nerve tissue to rest and recover, thereby gaining therapeutic space for subsequent treatment.
Subsequently, Zhang Zhichun fitted Ms. Guo with a patient-controlled analgesia pump, implementing personalized and precise treatment, which effectively controlled the patient’s intractable postherpetic neuralgia.
“It’s amazing, after the first treatment, my mom said, ‘It doesnt hurt much anymore.’ That night, for the first time in over two years since her illness began, my mom had a good night’s sleep,” Ms. Guo’s son was overjoyed.
“Zhang’s Therapy”
is highly trusted by peers and patients alike.
The postherpetic neuralgia in the trigeminal nerve area is not only highly painful but also has short pain-free intervals and frequent burst pains, making it unbearable. Currently, there are no very effective treatment methods internationally.
Zhang Zhichun organically combines nerve block therapy with patient-controlled analgesia technology, pioneering a new approach to the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia. By using the method of “Space for Time,” he reduces the invasion of pain on the sensitized areas of the central nervous system, gradually decreases the intensity of central sensitization, and thereby allows for rest and recovery, achieving the goal of controlling or alleviating severe pain.
This therapy is not only safe but also highly effective, often providing immediate pain relief or control for patients after treatment. The “Zhang’s Therapy” for postherpetic neuralgia is highly praised and trusted by peers and patients in the industry, attracting countless patients with postherpetic neuralgia from all over the country to seek his treatment every year.
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Written by | Liang Shan