I have postherpetic neuralgia and I am going into my 5th month. I have been taking gabapenten and my question is what can I do for the itching. I use cold compresseds, lidacaine lotion 2.5%, It helps but it is an on going thing. I never know when It will take off and it is not a pretty sight to see a grown woman walking around moaning and scratching like I have fleas. Do I just do what I can or is there something I can take to help this from reoccuring all the time. I also take an allegry pill.View Thread