The role of stress in the development of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia

J M Livengood

doi:10.1007/s11916-000-0003-9

The role of stress in the development of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia

Curr Rev Pain. 2000;4(1):7-11. doi: 10.1007/s11916-000-0003-9.

Author

J M Livengood¹

Affiliation

¹ Vanderbilt University Hospital, Psychological Services, Vanderbilt Pain Control Center, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212, USA. janice.livengood@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu

PMID: 10998709
DOI: 10.1007/s11916-000-0003-9

Abstract

Chronic pain is a multidimensional experience produced by multiple influences. This article examines the intervening role of psychologic and physiologic stress in the development and pathogenesis of prolonged herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.

MeSH terms

Chronic Disease
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Herpes Zoster / etiology*
Humans
Life Change Events
Neuralgia / diagnosis
Neuralgia / etiology*
Stress, Psychological / prevention & control
Stress, Psychological / virology*
Time Factors